Cash SUD - Water Conservation & Drought Plans

WATER CONSERVATION & DROUGHT PLANS

Download The Water Conservation Plan

Download The Drought Plan

At Home

1. Fix leaking faucets, pipes, toilets, etc.

2. Install water-saving devices in faucets, toilets, and appliances.

3. Wash only full loads of laundry.

4. Don't use the toilet for trash.

5. Don't let the water run while shaving, washing, or brushing teeth.

6. Run the dishwasher only when full.

Outdoors

1. Water the lawn and garden as little as possible.

2. Choose plants that don't need much water.

3. Repair leaks in faucets and hoses.

4. Use water from a bucket to wash your car, and save the hose for rinsing.

5. Obey any and all water bans and regulations.

Wasted Water Chart
Here’s a chart to help you understand how much water can be lost from even the tiniest leak. Please help us conserve this precious resource – fix all leaking pipes and hoses or turn off the water. And please report any water main leaks to us immediately at 903-883-2695. Don’t assume that someone else has called first!
Size of Leak	Gallons Per Minute	Gallons in 24 Hours
1/32"	.12	180
1/16"	.47	690
1/8"	1.92	2,760
1/4"	7.66	11,030
1/2"	30.67	44,160
3/4"	38.19	55,000
1"	122.66	176,640
2"	290.67	706,560
4"	1,962.67	2,826,240
6"	6,085.46	8,763,060
8"	7.850.67	11,304,960
10"	16,904.05	24,341,840
12"	31.402.67	45,219,840