Water Conservation Tips for Northern Nevada | TMWA Watering Days & Smart Meters
Want to lower your water bill and use water more efficiently? In this informative community segment of 2 Plus You Nevada, host Sarah Johns welcomes Robert Charpentier, Chief Communications Officer for Truckee Meadows Water Authority, to discuss Northern Nevada’s water supply, responsible outdoor watering, smart-meter technology, leak detection, and water-wise landscaping.
Although Northern Nevada experienced a lighter snowpack, Lake Tahoe, regional reservoirs, and previously stored water have helped place the Truckee Meadows in a strong water-supply position. TMWA is still encouraging customers to protect this limited high-desert resource by following assigned watering days, checking sprinkler systems for leaks, monitoring water usage, and choosing plants suited for Northern Nevada’s climate.
🚨 Segment Highlights:
💧 Northern Nevada’s Water Supply
• Learn how snowpack, soil moisture, Lake Tahoe, and regional reservoirs affect the Truckee Meadows water supply.
• Discover why the region remains in a strong water position despite a lighter winter.
• Understand how previous wet years helped strengthen local water storage.
🌱 Responsible Outdoor Watering
• Learn why outdoor irrigation creates the greatest increase in seasonal water demand.
• Discover how adjusting sprinkler times can prevent unnecessary water waste.
• Find out why sprinklers should water landscaping instead of sidewalks, streets, and driveways.
📅 TMWA Assigned Watering Days
• Even-numbered addresses may run sprinklers on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
• Odd-numbered addresses may run sprinklers on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
• Learn why drip irrigation and hand watering are permitted throughout the week.
🔍 Find Leaks & Reduce Your Water Bill
• Learn how an unexpected increase in water usage may indicate a hidden leak.
• Discover how TMWA water audits can help identify irrigation and plumbing problems.
• Find out how conservation specialists narrow down the source of excessive water use.
📊 Smart Meters & Real-Time Water Usage
• Learn how TMWA’s advanced smart meters provide more timely water-usage information.
• Discover how customers can monitor daily usage through their online accounts.
• Use water-usage charts to identify leaks, unusual activity, and opportunities to conserve.
🏡 Water-Wise Landscaping
• Explore trees, shrubs, plants, and landscaping designs suited for Northern Nevada.
• Learn how elevation and local growing conditions can affect plant selection.
• Discover resources for creating a beautiful yard that requires less water.
Learn more about assigned watering days, smart meters, water audits, conservation programs, and water-efficient landscaping from Truckee Meadows Water Authority.
🌐 https://www.tmwa.com/landscape
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