Being prepared and informed may help you to avoid the messy (and often expensive) issue of frozen pipes. The City of Prescott provides information and suggestions about how to prevent water pipes in the home from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze. Why Pipe Freezing is a Problem Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the "strength" of a … [Read more...] about Preventing Frozen Pipes
Annikki Chamberlain
Water Conservation Starts With You
Water conservation – using water efficiently and avoiding waste – is essential to ensure that the City of Prescott has adequate water today and into the future. Our groundwater is the lifeblood of our community; but is a finite resource, so we must use it wisely. Wise and efficient use of our water resources is up to all of us and it is as simple as making small changes. Make conserving water a daily part of your life. And remember, when you save water, you save energy and money! Does the … [Read more...] about Water Conservation Starts With You
Living WaterSmart
During the summer, daily water usage is as much as two-and-a-half times that of winter use because of outdoor water use and irrigation. This increased water use stresses local water resources and infrastructure. However, practicing a low-water-use lifestyle outdoors is a way everyone can help conserve water. WaterSmart landscaping and efficient irrigation are two effective ways so conserve water resources during the summer. What is WaterSmart Landscaping? WaterSmart Landscaping is … [Read more...] about Living WaterSmart