Hammonton Must Continue Conserving Water

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The Hammonton Water Conservation Initiative is supported by the William Penn Foundation and is organized by the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions, the Hammonton Green Committee,

the Pinelands Preservation Alliance and the Town of Hammonton.

Facts:

The state is requiring Hammonton to lower its water use because the aquifer that supplies all the Town’s drinking water has come under serious strain. During the summer months the average amount of water used by Hammonton residents doubles. Unless summer water use is reduced the town may be forced to install an expensive water supply well.

So what can be done.......Use Less Water! By using less water, the aquifer will have more available. It will also help avoid the need for a new well. It is the quickest and cheapest way for the town to solve some serious problems. Hammonton residents have taken positive steps in this direction, but there is more work to be done.

Save Water – Save MoneyBy taking a few simple steps, a family of three people can easily save thousands of gallons of water and more than $250 on their yearly water bill.

Get water and money savings tips inside!

Hammonton residents are eligible for rebates from the town for the purchase and/or installation of a variety of water-conserving appliances, devices and technologies. Visit the town’s website or call for more information and a list of eligible devices.

Learn more about the Hammonton Water Conservation Tax Credit/Rebate Programwww.townofhammonton.org

Town of Hammonton 609-567-4300

Save Water – Save MoneyHelp Hammonton Prosper

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This brochure was created by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance.

OUTDOORWater your lawn and landscaping only when and where it’s needed. Watering is only necessary when rainfall does not occur for an extended period. Based on typical summertime rainfall, it is possible to turn off your automatic sprinklers or stop watering for 4 to 7 days.

BATHROOMSwitch from baths to 5 minute showers.Save up to 57,487 gallons of water and $246 per year.

Turn water off when brushing teeth.Save up to 8,760 gallons of water and $37 per year.

Install a low-flow showerhead.Save up to 5,748 gallons of water and $25 per year.

Install a Gate Tube Toilet Water Saver.Save up to 5,475 gallons of water and $23 per year.*Eligible for up to a $100 Hammonton credit/rebate.

LAUNDRY ROOMWash only full loads of clothing.Save up to 7,900 gallons of water and $34 per year.

Install a high-efficiency clothes washer.Save up to 10,938 gallons of water and $47 per year.*Eligible for up to a $75 Hammonton credit/rebate.

KITCHENUse dishwasher only when full.Save up to 2,190 gallons of water and $9 per year.

Install an Energy Star dishwasher.Save up to 985 gallons of water and $4 per year.*Eligible for up to a $50 Hammonton credit/rebate.

Install a faucet aerator.Save over 2,000 gallons of water per year.

THROUGH OUT THE HOUSEFix leaks in sinks, showers, bathtubs, toilets and outside faucets.

A leak of 1 drip per second wastes 3,100 gallons of water per year.

INDOORWater is essential to each of us every day. But it’s a limited resource, so we all need to rethink the way we use water on a daily basis. By following these water-saving tips inside your home, you can help save water every day.

Residential Average Water Use

Outdoor59% Toilet

11%

Cloths Washer

9%Dishwasher

1% Bath1%

Faucet6%

Shower7%

Leak6%

Source: American Water Works Association Reasearch Foundation. End Uses Of Water.

LAWNS AND LANDSCAPEThe Cost of Lawn Watering in Hammonton

To apply 1/2 inch of water to a 32 x 32 foot lawn using a standard garden hose requires 310 gallons of water. So watering 4 times per week will require 1,240 gallons at a cost of $127 per growing season. Watering a 64 x 64 foot lawn would therefore require 2,480 gallons per week and cost $254 per season.

Here are some simple tips to save water and money.

Install a rain sensor on your lawn irrigation system to prevent it from running when it is raining. *Eligible for up to a $25 Hammonton credit/rebate.

Install a water-smart lawn irrigation system, a more advanced version of a rain sensor.*Eligible for up to a $100 Hammonton credit/rebate.

Reduce lawn watering to no more than twice per week. If your lawn starts to brown then water as needed.

Check your sprinkler system frequently for leaks, and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk or street.

Cut grass to a height of no less than 3 to 4 inches to avoid summertime browning. Water early morning or after 6 pm to minimize water loss to evaporation. Early morning watering is best.

Reduce the size of your lawn. You will save water, money and your valuable time not having to cut as much grass.

Install a rain barrel and capture rainwater from your roof; use it on your gardens.

POOLS

Install a permanent mechanical pool cover to reduce evaporation.*Eligible for up to a $100 Hammonton credit/rebate.

CLEANUP

Use a broom to clean driveways, sidewalks and patios, not your hose.

Wash cars or boats with a bucket, sponge, and a hose with a self-closing nozzle.

Annual water savings as based on New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection estimates modified for Hammonton.

Hammonton Must Continue Conserving Water

EVER

Y D R O P C O UNTS EV

ERY D R O P C O UN

TS

The Hammonton Water Conservation Initiative is supported by the William Penn Foundation and is organized by the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions, the Hammonton Green Committee,

the Pinelands Preservation Alliance and the Town of Hammonton.

Facts:

The state is requiring Hammonton to lower its water use because the aquifer that supplies all the Town’s drinking water has come under serious strain. During the summer months the average amount of water used by Hammonton residents doubles. Unless summer water use is reduced the town may be forced to install an expensive water supply well.

So what can be done.......Use Less Water! By using less water, the aquifer will have more available. It will also help avoid the need for a new well. It is the quickest and cheapest way for the town to solve some serious problems. Hammonton residents have taken positive steps in this direction, but there is more work to be done.

Save Water – Save MoneyBy taking a few simple steps, a family of three people can easily save thousands of gallons of water and more than $250 on their yearly water bill.

Get water and money savings tips inside!

Hammonton residents are eligible for rebates from the town for the purchase and/or installation of a variety of water-conserving appliances, devices and technologies. Visit the town’s website or call for more information and a list of eligible devices.

Learn more about the Hammonton Water Conservation Tax Credit/Rebate Programwww.townofhammonton.org

Town of Hammonton 609-567-4300

Save Water – Save MoneyHelp Hammonton Prosper

anjecHAMMONTON

COMMITTEEGREEN

This brochure was created by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance.