The City's primary source of water is the Willamette River. The City has three surface water rights on the Willamette. During peak water use season in the summer, the Willamette River is the primary source of City water.
People tend to use several times as much water in the summer than they do in the winter. Most of this increase in water use is due to lawn watering. Many people use far more water than needed when watering their lawn, but it is possible to have a healthy lawn without overwatering.
Leaks are the worst water wasters in your home. Water that leaks does not get used for any beneficial purpose, yet it was treated to be safe to drink.
Check every faucet, toilet, showerhead, connector, and hose bib around the house for leaks. Even a slow drip can use 15 to 20 gallons of water a day. Larger leaks and running toilets can use up to 100 gallons of water per day or more.
The Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Department Advisory Committee Meeting will be held 9 am at the Corvallis Parks and Recreation Administration Building.
