High Water Usage There are several possible reasons for this:
Water consumption may increase in the summer months because of
the hotter, drier weather. If your bill is unusually high, it
may be due to your landscape watering. Make sure the timers on
your automatic sprinklers are not set for too long or too often.
For maximum savings, minimum pruning, and optimum plant health,
adjust the amount of water according to temperature, humidity
and rainfall at least four times a year. After a power outage,
recheck the settings on your timers. Watering your lawn during
the coolest and calmest part of the day minimizes water loss due
to evaporation and wind. Very early morning or after sunset are
the best times to water. The Weather page of your local
newspaper lists the amount of water needed weekly to maintain
your lawn. You can also call Water Conservation at 480-312-5690
for a lawn watering guide or answers to your questions. If you
water manually, take care not to overwater. A standard hose can
use as much as 20 g