Using Water Efficiently

Using Water Efficiently

Fresh clean drinking water is yours to use whenever you need it. The Greenville Water Authority serves the Greenville Borough and surrounding Townships with an abundant supply of water and the GMWA has sufficient pumping, storage and distribution capacity to meet the water needs for all of the GMWA customers. GMWA customers may use all the water they want, however we encourage you to use it wisely. Here are a few tips you can do to prevent water waste.

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  1. Check faucets and pipes for leaks.Even the smallest drip from a faucet can waste 20 or more gallons a day. Larger leaks can waste hundreds.

  2. Check your toilets for leaks.Put a little food coloring in your toilet tank. If, without flushing, the color begins to appear in the bowl, you have a leak.

  3. Turn off the water after you wet your toothbrush.There is no need to keep water pouring down the drain. Just wet your brush and fill a glass for mouth rinsing.

  4. Use your automatic dishwasher and your automatic washing machine only for full loads.

  5. Water your lawn only when it needs it.A good way to see if your lawn needs watering is to step on the grass. If it springs back up when you move, it doesn’t need water. If it stays flat, turn on the sprinkler.