Water conservation pointers from the HSV POA

In light of the continued drought conditions and peak water usage in Hot Springs Village, the Property Owners’ Association encourages residents to make note of the following tips from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH).     

According to Jeff Stone, director of the ADH Engineering section, compliance will help to ensure that the public water systems will be able to meet the needs for vital purposes such as drinking water and fire protection. “Wise use of water by individual customers can make a dramatic difference in whether shortages are experienced,” Stone said. 

The following is a list of water saving measures for homeowners to cut water usage.

·        Comply with Hot Springs Village water conservation regulations - (1) odd/even – with odd numbered properties watering on odd calendar days and even numbered properties watering on even numbered days; and (2) landscape irrigation during non-daylight hours only.

·        Water your lawn only when it needs it.  Deep soak the lawn rather than sprinkling lightly which tends to evaporate quickly.

·        Don’t waste water on gutters, driveways, and sidewalks.

·        Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants.  Mulch will hold moisture longer and slow evaporation.

·        Use automatic dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads.

·        Don’t let the faucet run when cleaning vegetables or washing dishes.  Rinse them in a sink or pan of clean water. 

·        Don’t let the water continuously run when brushing your teeth or shaving.

·        Keep a bottle of drinking water in the refrigerator.  Running tap water to cool it off for drinking is wasteful.

·        Check faucets, pipes, and toilets for drips or leaks.

·        Use a broom to clean sidewalks—not a hose.

·        Take a quick shower instead of a bath.

·        Install water-saving showerheads or flow restrictors.