Salt Lake City recently measured a high rain level of 21.65 inches for 2019. In 2018, the city had been under a drought emergency due to lack of rain. This high rain measurement for 2019 was measured from October 1 and ended on September 30. The Utah drought included the whole state of Utah.
These drought conditions affected the agriculture, livestock, caused damage to natural habitats, and increased the chances of fires spreading. Even in good years, water is a scarce natural resource says Governor Gary Herbert and he advises residents to do all they can to conserve water on a regular basis. The state picked up the water from melting snow and rain in the spring. Southern parts of the state are having moderate drought conditions at this time. The National Weather Service has no way to tell what kind of rainfall will come in 2019-2020 for Salt Lake City and the state of Utah. How Consumers Can Save Water at Home and Practice Water Conservation Turn off your faucets, after use don't let them drip or run without shutting them off correctly. When you wash dishes, brush your teeth, or shave do not let the water run until you are finished. Remember, faucets use 2 gallon of water per minute. A leaking faucet can waste over 20 gallons of water per day. Think about using a smaller dishwasher to save on water. Scrape dishes instead of rinsing them in the sink. Don't run the dishwasher unless it is full. Buy an energy efficient dish washer that is built to save water. Buy an energy efficient washer rated by Energy Star. This machines use about 40 percent less water. Wash twice or once a week to cut down on water usage. In the bathroom use low flow or dual flush toilets known to use 1 to 2 gallons of water per flush. For showering switch to a WaterSense certified shower head that uses less water. It uses 2 gallons of water per minute. Don't shower every day, try every other day or three times a week. Time your showers to be 10 minutes or less. When you own a pool a cover will keep the water from evaporating. Water the lawn with a garden hose and for small gardens use a watering can. Eliminate sprinkler systems that use up water. Try to save rainwater in a large drums or containers from gutters, the roof, and rainfall. It can be used in gardens and the yard. Water conservation in Salt Lake City Utah and other areas should be a regular practice. Salt Lake City Water Conservation Group is happy to announce another one of our amazing partners. Today we are proud to announce the new partnership between us and CK Builders. They are now part of the SLCWCG team and they are going to help all of Utah save water.
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