Posts by Jennifer Nations, Water Resource Coordinator

Think about it: What else in your home costs so little but has so much impact on your life? As we wrap up National Drinking Water Week, we’re reminded that water is the silent partner in all we do. Access to clean, safe drinking water is essential for our health, our fire protection, and our economic growth.

Every day is a good day to find and fix leaks, and as part of Fix a Leak Week, the City of College Station and the EPA WaterSense program offer some valuable, easy-to-follow tips to fix costly leaks and save water. The free Fix a Leak Week Lunch and Learn Workshop is at noon on Friday at the Gary Halter Nature Center.

With hot, dry weather on the way, it’s a great time to highlight Smart Irrigation Month, a public awareness campaign that encourages efficient water use. Here are five simple ways you can help save our valuable water resources and maybe even cut some costs.