Missouri American Water Offers Tips and Ongoing Reminders to Help Customers Save Money and Be Water Responsible This Summer
June 26 2017 - 12:38PM
Business Wire
Missouri American Water, the state’s largest publicly traded
water and wastewater utility, is working to give customers the
knowledge and inspiration to avoid the water overuse “pitfalls”
that frequently come with summer heat and activities. Ultimately,
the tips and insights offered by Missouri American Water are
designed to help our customers save money while alleviating stress
on water supplies and infrastructure in the heat of summer.
“Gardens, pools, car washes and rinsing off dirty feet before
heading indoors—all the activities that go hand-in-hand with summer
also go hand-in-hand with increased water use and water waste,”
said Pat Mickle, the superintendent of Missouri American Water’s
St. Louis Distribution Load Control Center, which maintains proper
water pressure throughout our St. Louis County water system.
“Unfortunately, many consumers don’t think about this ‘in the
moment.’ Instead, the reality hits when they get a higher water
bill. Our goal is to get people thinking before the damage is done
and to be proactive.”
Missouri American Water wants to remind people of the value of
water, while empowering them with tips they can use every day to
reduce usage and save money. Missouri American Water’s tips for
summer include:
- Reuse. Use water from rain barrels and
kiddie pools for watering lawn and gardens.
- Embrace the bucket! Instead of using a
running hose, use water contained in a bucket for washing cars and
pets, and rinsing vegetables and sandy/grassy feet.
- Only water during the coolest parts of
the day (early morning or evening) to minimize evaporation. Also,
be aware of which plants don’t need to be watered every day.
- Watch weather forecast to avoid “Mother
Nature” re-watering your garden, which could also damage
plants.
- Choose your plants wisely. Purchase
varieties that require less-than-daily watering and remain hearty
in drier weather. And, don’t forget to mulch (only 2-3”) to help
with water retention.
- Check for leaks and breaks in hoses,
sprinkler systems and pipes.
- Raise the level of your lawnmower blade
to avoid lawn burnout and the need for watering.
- Keep an eye on your sprinkler’s “sweep”
to make sure all the water is reaching vegetation that needs it and
not the pavement! Check this frequently in case a person or animal
has accidentally redirected your sprinkler.
“Ultimately, we are working so that people can enjoy the
short-term results of smart water usage, such as lower costs, and
the long-term impact of being responsible water consumers,” Mickle
said. “We’re encouraging people to be smart about their water
usage. By following the tips we’re offering for summer, we feel our
customers will realize the common sense behind using water
responsibly and begin to make year-round water conservation
practices a part of every-day life.”
Missouri American Water
Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE:
AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state,
providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater
services to approximately 1.5 million people.
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the
largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly-traded water
and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,700
dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based
drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an
estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More
information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.
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