Water Conservation Is Important EVERY Day!

MPWC CONSERVATION PROGRAM

Beginning May 1, 2009, the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission's

Water Conservation Program is In Effect

Please observe the following conservation measures, especially concerning the watering of lawns.

• If your home or business has an even number address, only water your lawn on even calendar days.

•  If your home or business has an odd number address, only water your lawn on odd calendar days. 

• Never water lawns between the daylight hours of 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM  

• Everyone can water their lawns on July 31st & August 31st, but please observe the limited hours.

• Don't over water your lawn! As a general rule, lawns only need watering every three to four days, or one inch of water per week.

• Don't water your street, driveway or sidewalk. Position your sprinklers so they are only watering the grass.

• Use efficient water sprinklers. Drip irrigation and soaker hoses are examples of water efficient methods of irrigation.

• If you have an in-ground sprinkler system, regularly check the timing devices to be sure that they are operating properly. 

• Install a rain sensor that will override the irrigation cycle of the irrigation system when adequate rainfall has occurred. To retrofit your existing system, contact an irrigation professional for more information. 

• Raise the lawn mower blade to at least 3 inches. A lawn cut higher encourages grass roots to grow deeper, shades the root system and holds soil moisture better than a closely clipped lawn.

If we all do a little... we can save a lot!