Learn about water conservation methods

water conservation methods

In the West Palm Beach area over the last two years there has been a significant decrease in the amount of available water in area reservoirs, and as a result, there have been conservationist moves to save water. Part of these moves is a city-wide restriction on the amounts and times that you can water your landscaping plants, as well as using a hose to wash your car or water your lawn. If you are caught watering outside of the specific allowed days and times for your watering group or are noticed using more water than a typical resident uses, then there is a good possibility that you will be fined by the city. There is also a possibility that you will have your water service completely shut off if you are guilty of multiple offenses. These restrictions are difficult on all West Palm Beach residents but are necessary in order to assure that all people living in the valley have access to enough water on a daily basis. The conservationist push needs the participation of everyone in order to work, and the fines and legal actions are generally the only way to force residents to comply. 

Watering restrictions take their toll on landscaping in the hot summers when temperatures can reach as high as 120 degrees. A lawn and water-loving plants will quickly die if not watered regularly, and unfortunately, the watering restrictions will generally not allow for enough irrigation to keep these plants healthy. While the city is not actually trying to kill your landscaping plants, they still need everyone to comply in order to keep enough water on hand. This is why the installation of synthetic grass products instead of a living lawn is such a good idea, along with the implementation of desert landscaping elements like rocks and pavers. These types of elements can be beautiful as well as assisting in the conservation effort as they use no water and yet still maintain a green and good looking appearance. Keeping your lawn beautiful in the West Palm Beach heat may be near impossible during drought times, but keeping an artificial lawn beautiful is easy and saves money. Be part of the solution this summer, and think about artificial grass.

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