Home Winterization Tips with the Upper Trinity

Posted on November 21st, 2019

Winter seems to have come early to Texas this year, although average household water use is typically much lower in the colder months, there are still a number of things that can be done to help promote water conservation. Check out our recommendations for indoor and outdoor home preparation to save water and money this holiday season. The winter months are a great time to identify and repair indoor water leaks from toilets and faucets. These leaks can happen suddenly with changing temperatures and locating them early saves significant amounts of water and money. Adding some food coloring or dye tablets to toilet tanks is an easy way to identify leaks which can add up to a significant amount of wasted water – contact District staff for more information regarding dye tablets and how to identify leaks in your toilet. Also, winter months are the perfect time to consider installing other water saving devices such as lower flow toilets, shower heads, and faucets which can all signi...Read More