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4th graders throughout certain areas in Arizona learn about groundwater each year with Arizona Project WET! Now, it's time for you to learn how to Conserve like a 4th Grader!
An important takeaway from the groundwater presentation by Arizona Project WET is that one of the best ways to keep our groundwater pollutant-free is to keep our rivers and lakes clean! Stormwater is not treated, so pollutants like litter, pet waste, motor oil, and more can enter our waterways if we aren't mindful about how we use and dispose of them.
After rain or snowfall seeps into the ground, the water travels through and collects in spaces between Earth materials, like rocks and sand. 41% of water use in Arizona is supplied via groundwater. We depend on it everyday which is why it is so important to conserve the water that we use.
It is important that we all conserve water, but what is Arizona Water Company doing to conserve water? Arizona Water Company has the unique position of carefully building conservation programs for the diverse communities we serve.
Water conservation means not wasting water and using it as efficiently as possible. In addition to encouraging customers to conserve water, Arizona Water Company is also conserving water. Some actions the company is taking include:
• Monitoring and replacing water meters
• Finding and fixing leaks in the
• Replacing older infrastructure
• Notifying customers with high water bills
To water your trees properly, the third step is to adjust the watering schedule for your shrubs seasonally (at least 4 times a year or even better, monthly!). Here is an example of how often you should be watering your shrubs every season.
To water your trees properly, you should calculate the run time! You can do this by using the equation below:
Gallons needed (gal) flow rate (GPH) = run time (hours)
If you have multiple emitters on one tree, add all the flow rates together. If you have different sized trees on the same line, start with the average run time and adjust as needed.
#watertips If your drip emitter is a constant streaming flow, then there is no pressure regulation on the emitter, and it is probably emitting too much water!
To water your trees properly, the second step is to estimate the flow of water coming from the drip system for your trees. Some drip emitters have the flow stamped on the emitter, but if not, here are some tips on how to determine the flow of your emitter:
• Approximately one second between drips: 1/2 gallon per hour
• Constant Drips: 1 gallon per hour
• 1/2 inch steam before drips: 2 gallons per hour
• 1 inch stream before drips: 4 gallons per hour
Questions about Drop by Drop?
Have questions about the Drop by Drop campaign that aren’t answered on this page? Head over to our Drop by Drop campaign FAQs page!
Need to contact us?
Phone: 602-240-6860
Email: savewater@azwater.com
Website: www.AZWATER.com
