Wise water use

WHEN TO WATER

You can water today if your home address is an odd number .

In most east Georgia counties, watering is allowed from midnight to 10 a.m. on an even-odd basis based on street address.

EVEN-NUMBERED ADDRESSES: water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

ODD-NUMBERED ADDRESSES: water on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. No watering is allowed on Mondays.

Aiken Public Works Director Larry Morris said the city has not implemented any watering restrictions on its residents.

WAYS TO SAVE WATER

- When hand-washing dishes, don't let the water run. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.

- Evaporative coolers require a seasonal maintenance checkup. For more efficient cooling, check your evaporative cooler annually.

- Check your sprinkler system frequently and adjust sprinklers so you're not watering the house, sidewalk or street.

- Save 1,000 gallons a month by running your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full.

- Avoid planting turf in areas that are hard to water, such as steep inclines and isolated strips along sidewalks and driveways.

Source: wateruseitwisely.com