REPORT: WATER USE IN TEXAS INCREASES DRAMATICALLY IN THE SUMER

The National Wildlife Federation and the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club released a joint report on outdoor water use in 18 Texas cities. The report found that water use in these cities increases an average of 58 percent during July, August and September when compared to winter use. The report recommends seven efficiency measures that have a proven track report at reducing landscaping water use including rainwater harvesting. Read more about the report (plus link to report) on eponline.com.