Water Fact Items

Where do Minnesotans get their drinking water? Most get it from wells. But residents of Minneapolis, St. Paul and St. Cloud rely — for the most part — on the … Read more

What you can do to save water and have a green lawn When hiring an irrigator, look for a certified installer. The EPA offers a state-by-state list of WaterSense Irrigation … Read more

What you can do to save water and have a green lawn If you use a hose for watering grass or shrubs, be sure it has a shut-off nozzle. For … Read more

What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Cut grass no shorter than 2 inches.  It will promote deeper roots that require less water. Aerate your … Read more

What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Microirrigation or drip systems, not sprinklers, should be used on planting beds and strips of grass that are … Read more

What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Step on your grass. If it springs back, it doesn’t need watering. Water early in the morning to … Read more

What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Don’t over-water. Most lawns need only 1 inch of water each week, either from rain or from irrigation. … Read more

What you can do to save water and have a green lawn If you are building a new home or laying new sod, be sure there is at least 6 … Read more

At any given time, half the world’s hospital beads are occupied by patient suffering from water-related diseases. 2006 United Nations Human Development Report. Quoted at “Water Facts,” www.water.org