Saving Water in Drought Conditions

The Southwest Florida Water Management District states that 50% of water consumed in a household is from outdoor usage. So, how can we save water and dollars outdoors without risking healthy growth of our lawn and garden? Here are a few simple steps from the SFWMD on stopping possible outdoor leaks. Contact ProMo Lawn Care for sprinkler cleaning, great lawn care, palm tree pruning, over seeding, mulch, bark and rock installation, weed control and shrub and hedge trimming. ProMo offers affordable lawn care throughout Cape Coral, North Ft. Myers, Fort Myers, Estero, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Bonita Springs and Naples. Contact us today for a FREE lawn analysis.

Water faucets, hoses and connectors

Check all faucets, hoses and connectors periodically for leaks and to make sure they are in good working order. Make sure faucets are closed when not in use. If you do find a leaky faucet, change the washer — after turning off the shutoff valve.

Automatic lawn and sprinkling systems

Soft, wet spots on your lawn around the in-ground sprinkler could indicate a leak that is being absorbed into the ground. Contact your plumber or landscape maintenance specialist if repairs are needed.

Swimming pool

Check the pool system’s shutoff valve, which works automatically, to see if it is malfunctioning and causing a continuous cycle of water to be pumped in and then drained out. If the water level stays higher than normal and it overflows when people are using it, call your plumber.

Service connecting line

If you find a soft, wet spot on your lawn or hear the sound of running water outside your house, you may have a leak in the service line to your house. Water soaks into the ground, causing the soft spots. Close the main shutoff valve. If the sound of running water continues, the outside service line could be leaking. Contact your plumber if you detect wet spots.