Seven Ways to Save

	Stop leaks. Check all water-using appliances, equipment, and other devices for leaks. Running toilets, steady faucet drips, home water treatment units, and outdoor sprinkler systems are common sources of leaks.
	Provide only the water plants need. Automatic landscape irrigation systems are a home's biggest water user. To make sure you're not overwatering, adjust your irrigation controller at least once a month to account for changes in the weather. Better yet, install a WaterSense labeled irrigation controller, which uses local weather and landscape conditions to water only when plants need it. Install a rain shutoff device, soil moisture sensor, or humidity sensor to further control irrigation. Rebate available! Learn about our Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate Program here.
	Plant the right plants. Whether you're installing a new landscape or changing the existing one, select plants that are appropriate for your climate. Consider landscaping techniques designed to create a visually attractive landscape by using low-water and drought-resistant grass, plants, shrubs, and trees. Our Water Wise Gardening website highlights water-wise gardening concepts tailored to the climate of the Rogue Valley, and includes hundreds of diverse photos providing a wide variety of attractive examples.
	Schedule a Free Sprinkler Survey. MWC offers free sprinkler system evaluations to help you use water efficiently in the landscape. Click here to learn more.
	Replace old toilets. The major water use inside the home is toilet flushing. If your home was built before 1992 and you haven't replaced your toilets recently, you could benefit from installing a WaterSense labeled model that uses 1.28 gallons or less per flush. A family of four can save 16,000 gallons of water per year by making this change. Rebate available! Find out more about our Toilet Rebate Program here.
	Install WaterSense labeled faucet aerators and showerheads. WaterSense labeled products use at least 20 percent less water than standard models, while providing equal or superior performance.
	Join us in recognizing April as National Water Conservation Month. Let’s show the other cities around the nation how Medford takes care of our planet! It's free, and only takes a minute. Plan to make the pledge April 1-30 at mywaterpledge.com.   A message from Medford Mayor Randy Sparacino: “As a leader committed to efficient use of natural resources, I support the mission of the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, a non-profit national community service program, and in so doing renew my commitment to sustainability for my city and for future generations.”