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Water Conservation
Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Water Conservation
Tips & Resources
Tips for Saving Water Indoors and Outdoors Water conservation tips for consumers from the Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force, the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, and the Massachusetts Emergency Managment Agency Rain Barrels & Other Water Conservation Tools Obtaining, setting up, and using rain barrels to conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff. The collected water can be used to water lawns or gardens, wash cars, fill swimming pools, or other household chores. November 2009. Conservation Tips for Community Water Suppliers Water conservation tips for water suppliers from the Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force, the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Water Reuse: Reclaiming Wastewater Reclaiming wastewater so that it can be reused safely for applications such as landscaping, irrigation, and toilet flushing. Drinking Water Conservation and Drought Management The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation's current precipitation conditions, drought status, and other information Water Conservation Standards for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Guidance document from the Massachusetts Water Resources Commission. Stressed Basin Map Map of watersheds under ecological stress in Massachusetts. The stressed basin classification is intended to flag areas which may require a more comprehensive and detailed review of environmental impacts or require additional mitigation. US EPA WaterSense Program EPA's "WaterSense" program: Water-saving ideas from the US Environmental Protection Agency Back to Water Conservation index Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Water Conservation
Drought Advisories & Water Use Restrictions
Municipal Water Use Restrictions Current nonessential-water-use limitations; presented in both list form and map of towns/cities with bans on water use. Water Conservation & Restriction Forms Audit forms, surveys, and standards |
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