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Smart Water Use: Every Drop Counts

It may seem like it rains endlessly in Seattle - but surprisingly, we receive less annual rainfall than places like Tucson, Arizona!

In fact, water use in our region peaks from mid-May through mid-September, just when rainfall is lowest and rivers and streams need it most for fish and wildlife survival.

Conserving water year-round helps ensure there's enough fresh water for our community and environment today and for generations to come.

Easy Ways to Save Water at Home

Small changes can make a big impact.

Follow these simple tips to save water, protect the environment, and lower your utility bills.

Stop Leaks Early
  • A small faucet or pipe leak can waste 20+ gallons per day.
  • Check regularly and repair leaks promptly.
  • Measure water wasted due to leaks with the Water Wiser Drip Calculator.
  • Skyway customers can pick up free leak detection dye strips at the District office!
In the Kitchen
  • Handwashing dishes? Fill the sink instead of running the tap.
  • Dishwasher use? Only run full loads to maximize efficiency.
  • Install low-flow fixtures and faucet aerators to reduce water usage.
In the Bathroom
  • Don’t use toilets as trash cans. Use a wastebasket for tissues and waste.
  • Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
  • Install WaterSense-labeled shower heads and toilets.
  • Shorten your showers to save gallons of water.
  • Test your toilet for leaks:
    Add food coloring or use a leak detection strip in the tank - if color appears in the bowl without flushing, it's leaking.
    Learn how to replace a leaking flapper

Fixing leaks can save up to 10,000 gallons per year!

In the Laundry Room
  • Always run full loads, or select the appropriate load size.
  • Upgrade to a high-efficiency washing machine to cut water and energy use.
Smart Water Use Outdoors
Smarter Landscaping and Watering
  • Water your lawn early in the morning or after sunset to reduce evaporation.
  • Water deeply but infrequently - about one inch per week, including rainfall.
  • Install drip irrigation systems or soaker hoses to deliver water directly to plant roots.
  • Maintain your irrigation system and adjust it with changing weather.
    (Consider adding a rain sensor!)
Other Outdoor Water Savers
  • Sweep, don’t hose, your driveways and sidewalks.
  • Wash cars at commercial car washes - they recycle water and prevent pollutants from entering streams.
  • If washing at home, use a shut-off nozzle and a bucket of soapy water.
Free Water-Saving Tools for Skyway Customers!

Skyway Water & Sewer District, in partnership with Cascade Water Alliance, offers FREE water-saving items to our customers!

You can order items like:

  • High-efficiency shower heads
  • Faucet aerators
  • Shower timers
  • Other conservation tools

Order your free water-saving items at Cascade Water Alliance's website.

Brought to you by: Skyway Water & Sewer District In partnership with Cascade Water Alliance

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