NOTICE
MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION
TOWN OF BETHLEHEM
WATER DISTRICT NO. 1

The use of water for sprinkling of lawns and shrubs shall be allowed only before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m.

Mandated by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) 

Water Conservation – Saving Water Makes Cents!

Although the northeast is considered to be water-rich compared to other areas of the country, careful conservation and efficient use of our water resources is very important.  Using less water around your home saves money and protects our water resources by reducing demand.

Did you know that irrigation of lawns and landscaping during the summer increases the Town of Bethlehem’s water consumption by as much as 20 percent?  One of the many ways you can conserve water is by gardening smartly:

8 Follow the Town of Bethlehem Water Conservation requirements

8 Water during the coolest part of the day and avoid windy days

8 Water deep-rooted trees and shrubs longer and less frequently

8 Water shallow-rooted flowers with less water and more often

8 Use mulch to keep soil moist and cut weed growth

8 Raise mower cutting height and minimize lawn fertilizer

8 Remove thatch and aerate turf to move water to the root zone

8 Consider using landscaping techniques and plants that demand less water

For more information on water-wise landscaping techniques, like Xeriscaping, go to the following web address:  http://wateruseitwisely.com/outdoor/xeriscape/index.shtml

For more information on low water use plant materials suitable for our region go to the following website:  http://www.bbg.org/gar2/topics/sustainable/2002su_drought.html#plants