Following a summer of wildfires and drought, to voluntarily stop watering their lawns Oct. 1, two weeks earlier than normal, to conserve water for next year. In just two weeks, residents saved roughly 96 million gallons of water, or enough to supply 640 homes for a year.
Natalie Stevens, spokeswoman for Greeley鈥檚 water department, they were happy with the results, which will ensure more water in Greeley鈥檚 reservoirs for next year.
The water savings estimate is based on a five-year average of how much water is used during this time of year, according to a release. Compared with just last year, the savings is even higher, with 111 million gallons saved or enough to supply 740 homes for a year.
Normal watering restrictions allow customers to water their trees and shrubs on warmer days during the winter, which is recommended because of this year鈥檚 dry conditions.
