Area still in need of continued reduction in water use, despite recent rain

Fix dripping faucets

While the recent rain has helped, area cities and water utilities are asking people to continue to reduce water use by 10 percent, as more rain and continued water reductions are needed to replenish regional water supplies.

Seattle Public Utilities reports the region has collectively cut back water use by 14 percent over the last four weeks. Now, as the weather cools, residential and business customers are asked to think about what they can do to save water inside.

Here are few indoor water-saving tips for residents:

• Reduce showering time
• Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes
• Turn off the tap while brushing teeth or shaving
• Don’t pre-rinse dishes
• Check for and fix leaks
• If purchasing fixtures/equipment, choose water-efficient models

Businesses may wish to consider the following water-saving tips:

• Serve water only on request
• Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes
• Provide new towels only on request
• Check cooling towers for overflow and excessive blowdown
• If purchasing fixtures/equipment, choose water-efficient models

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) plans to report how customers are doing every other week, with the next round of regional results scheduled for release the week of September 21, 2015. Click here to check the SPU webpage for updates.