Thursday's Thirteen: Save Water

I live in a dry arid area here in the central valley of California. We don't take water for granted here, especially not in a drought.

Photo by Janice Seagraves taken near Three Rivers CA

Here are thirteen ways to save water:

1. Even though it's fall it's still hot here so when kids want to cool off in the water, put a sprinkler out where your lawn needs it.

2. Don't run the water when you brush your teeth.

3. Don't water your lawn, or if you insist on having at least a semi green lawn then water twice a week.

4. Install low boy toilets to conserve on water (that's what we have).

4. Run the dishwasher only when you have a full load.

5. Wash your car in those places that recycle water.

6. Only wash full loads of laundry.

7. Buy water conserving appliances

8. Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost your vegetables instead to save on water.

9. Spread mulch around your plants to keep in the moisture.

10. Fix faucet leaks indoors and out.

11. Sweep patios and walkways instead of hosing them off.

12. Install a rain sensor on your water system so your sprinklers won't run during the rain.

13. Take shorter showers or use the buddy system. It's always fun to share.

Photo by Janice Seagraves taken at Huntington lake CA

Bone Dry Monday

The worst thing about living out in the country is being on a well, especially in a dry arid place like Madera California. We're been in a drought for the last three years and with all the newbies and of course the farmers have to pump the water out of the ground their crops our water table has dropped.

Saturday I noticed our water didn't have much pressure. Hubby went and checked the well, the pump was working fine but there was no pressure. He asked me to turn off my drip lines to my garden which I did. We all manage to get one quick shower before the water stopped.

Yesterday we all made a trip to my mom's house to have a bath. Today hubby took a shower at work and my daughter is already at my mom's I'll be leaving shortly to have another shower at her house.

I hate this, and it would have to happen over a holiday weekend. My landlord when called got right on it, but the repair men said they couldn't do anything until at least Tuesday. And I suppose that means they will have to dig the well deeper.

On the bright side that is tomorrow, if they can make it out anyway.