Outdoor Water Use

During the summer each of us uses about 250 gallons of water a day - that's more than twice the normal winter usage.  Why the big difference?  Warmer, dryer weather, even on the Oregon Coast, means using more water outdoors.  Sound water conservation practices are important to use all year long, but in the summer months, as temperatures rise and water levels fall, they're especially vital.  

Below, you'll find a couple of projects, some useful tips and guides, and a few informative links all geared to help you incorporate water conservation during those critical summer months and  into your daily life. 

• Outdoor Water Use - General Info

• Beneficial Gardening Practices

• Water Wise Plants For Brookings

• Lawn Watering Guide

• Lawn Watering Tips

• Permeable, Plantable Pavement - Informational Brochure

• How to Plant a Rain Garden

• Xeriscaping

• Landscape Water Conservation - Xeriscape

• Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Oregon State University Extension Service

• Oregon Water Resources Department

For more information, or to request assistance in reducing your water use, please contact the Administrative Services Department, City Hall, 898 Elk Street, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  Monday through Friday.  Or visit the web pages outlined in the navigational bars to the left and right of this page.   

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