Water Smart

12/12/2023

Did you know? You may have winterized your irrigation system, but with the lack of moisture this fall, you may need to water your landscape periodically, including a deep watering of your trees. If soil is dry in the top four inches, it's time to water. LIght snow and rain may not be enough moisture. Watering your trees and shrubs periodically will help them survive a dry winter. For more tips, see www.YavapaiWatersmart.org

11/18/2023

A sparse monsoon season and fall has increased Yavapai County's moderate drought area by nearly 12%. Let's hope we see some significant moisture soon!

11/11/2023

Did you know that a leak, even a small one, can use a lot of water and cost you money. Now that winter's nearly here, take a look inside and make sure you don't have any drips or leaks inside.

- Check the toilets first. Put 10-15 drops of food dye in the
tank and wait 5-10 minutes. If the dye color is in the bowl;
there is a leak. The flapper or tank ball is most likely the
cause.

- Replace worn out washers in faucets and showerheads.

- Make sure all faucets are turned off. A faucet drip can
waste up to 5,148 gallons of water per year.

- Check all household appliances, including the hot water
heater and evaporative cooler, for leaks at connection
points.

- Make certain the level in the water pan of evaporative
coolers is below the top of the overflow pipe.

For more information, visit https://yavapaiwatersmart.org/documents-1 -c37b-46ea-9b37-ad35d53b7719

11/07/2023

Hard freezes can damage your irrigation and landscaping. Visit https://yavapaiwatersmart.org/documents-1 -dd91-4f4d-bba0-3bd48f64343b for a comprehensive guide to winterizing!

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10/01/2023

Growing and maintaining native vegetation will protect property from flooding and erosion. The Arizona Department of Water Resources reports that the largest use of potable water in Arizona is for landscaping, and as much as 70 percent of residential water use is outdoors. Find more information at https://new.azwater.gov/conservation/landscaping

10/01/2023

09/21/2023

Did you know that humans require about 2 1/2 quarts of water daily? Clean drinking water is important, because even mild dehydration can cause fatigue and drain energy. It is truly a precious resource!

09/19/2023

Gigi the Water Dragon will be at the Women In STEM event this Saturday the 23rd, from 10-1. Stop by A Storybook World, Inc booth to pick up your Gigi book and make a water conservation bracelet or bookmark!

08/29/2023

Wondering if we'll have a wet or dry fall? It could go either way! We have equal chances of both through the winter, with above normal precipitation possible in the spring. Find more information at https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ConditionsOutlooks/Outlooks.aspx

08/29/2023

While a dry monsoon has returned much of Arizona to Abnormally Dry (89%) or Moderate Drought (38%) status, the state is still better off than in August 2022, when 100% of the state was Abnormally Dry, with 73% in Moderate Drought and 28% in Severe Drought. In August 2022, 29% of the state was in Severe Drought, where currently just over 1% is in Severe Drought. Find more information at https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/