Hammonton Must Continue Conserving Water
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Save Water – Save Money
Help Hammonton Prosper
Hammonton residents are eligible for rebates from the town for the purchase and/or
installation of a variety of water-conserving appliances, devices and technologies.
Visit the town’s website or call for more information and a list of eligible devices.
Learn more about the Hammonton Water Conservation Tax Credit/Rebate Program
www.townofhammonton.org
Town of Hammonton 609-567-4300
Facts:
The state is requiring Hammonton to lower its water use because
the aquifer that supplies all the Town’s drinking water has come
under serious strain. During the summer months the average amount of water
used by Hammonton residents doubles. Unless summer water use is reduced the town
may be forced to install an expensive water supply well.
The Hammonton Water Conservation Initiative is supported by the William Penn Foundation and is
organized by the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions, the Hammonton Green Committee,
the Pinelands Preservation Alliance and the Town of Hammonton.
So what can be done.......Use Less Water! By using less water, the aquifer
will have more available. It will also help avoid the need for a new well. It is the quickest
and cheapest way for the town to solve some serious problems. Hammonton residents
have taken positive steps in this direction, but there is more work to be done.
Save Water – Save Money
HAMMONTON
GREEN
COMMITTEE
This brochure was created by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance.
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By taking a few simple steps, a family of three people can easily save thousands of gallons
of water and more than $250 on their yearly water bill.
Get water and money savings tips inside!
INDOOR
Water is essential to each of us every day. But it’s a limited resource, so we all need to rethink the way
we use water on a daily basis. By following these water-saving tips inside your home, you can help save
water every day.
BATHROOM
Switch from baths to 5 minute showers.
Save up to 57,487 gallons of water and
$246 per year.
KITCHEN
Use dishwasher only when full.
Save up to 2,190 gallons of water and
$9 per year.
Turn water off when brushing teeth.
Save up to 8,760 gallons of water and
$37 per year.
Install an Energy Star dishwasher.
Save up to 985 gallons of water and
$4 per year.
Install a low-flow showerhead.
Save up to 5,748 gallons of water and
$25 per year.
Install a Gate Tube Toilet Water Saver.
Save up to 5,475 gallons of water and
$23 per year.
*Eligible for up to a $100 Hammonton credit/rebate.
LAUNDRY ROOM
Wash only full loads of clothing.
Save up to 7,900 gallons of water and
$34 per year.
*Eligible for up to a $75 Hammonton credit/rebate.
The Cost of Lawn Watering in Hammonton
Install a faucet aerator.
Save over 2,000 gallons of water per year.
THROUGH OUT THE HOUSE
Fix leaks in sinks, showers, bathtubs, toilets and
outside faucets.
A leak of 1 drip per second wastes 3,100 gallons of
water per year.
Residential Average Water Use
Install a high-efficiency clothes washer.
Save up to 10,938 gallons of water and
$47 per year.
Dishwasher
Bath Faucet Leak
1%
6%
1% 6%
Water your lawn and landscaping only when and where it’s needed. Watering is only necessary when
rainfall does not occur for an extended period. Based on typical summertime rainfall, it is possible to
turn off your automatic sprinklers or stop watering for 4 to 7 days.
LAWNS AND LANDSCAPE
*Eligible for up to a $50 Hammonton credit/rebate.
Outdoor
59%
OUTDOOR
To apply 1/2 inch of water to a 32 x 32 foot lawn
using a standard garden hose requires 310
gallons of water. So watering 4 times per week
will require 1,240 gallons at a cost of $127
per growing season. Watering a 64 x 64
foot lawn would therefore require 2,480 gallons
per week and cost $254 per season.
Here are some simple tips to save water
and money.
Cloths
Washer
9%
Shower
7%
Source: American Water Works Association Reasearch Foundation.
End Uses Of Water.
Reduce the size of your lawn. You will save water,
money and your valuable time not having to cut
as much grass.
Install a rain barrel and capture rainwater from
your roof; use it on your gardens.
POOLS
Install a rain sensor on your lawn irrigation system
to prevent it from running when it is raining.
Install a permanent mechanical pool cover to
reduce evaporation.
*Eligible for up to a $25 Hammonton credit/rebate.
*Eligible for up to a $100 Hammonton credit/rebate.
Install a water-smart lawn irrigation system, a
more advanced version of a rain sensor.
CLEANUP
*Eligible for up to a $100 Hammonton credit/rebate.
Toilet
11%
Cut grass to a height of no less than 3 to 4 inches
to avoid summertime browning. Water early morning
or after 6 pm to minimize water loss to evaporation.
Early morning watering is best.
Use a broom to clean driveways, sidewalks and
patios, not your hose.
Reduce lawn watering to no more than twice per week. Wash cars or boats with a bucket, sponge, and a
If your lawn starts to brown then water as needed.
hose with a self-closing nozzle.
Check your sprinkler system frequently for leaks,
and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered
and not the house, sidewalk or street.
Annual water savings as based on New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection estimates
modified for Hammonton.
Hammonton Must Continue Conserving Water
NTS
EVERY
OP C
OU
DR
NTS
EVERY
OP C
OU
DR
Save Water – Save Money
Help Hammonton Prosper
Hammonton residents are eligible for rebates from the town for the purchase and/or
installation of a variety of water-conserving appliances, devices and technologies.
Visit the town’s website or call for more information and a list of eligible devices.
Learn more about the Hammonton Water Conservation Tax Credit/Rebate Program
www.townofhammonton.org
Town of Hammonton 609-567-4300
Facts:
The state is requiring Hammonton to lower its water use because
the aquifer that supplies all the Town’s drinking water has come
under serious strain. During the summer months the average amount of water
used by Hammonton residents doubles. Unless summer water use is reduced the town
may be forced to install an expensive water supply well.
The Hammonton Water Conservation Initiative is supported by the William Penn Foundation and is
organized by the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions, the Hammonton Green Committee,
the Pinelands Preservation Alliance and the Town of Hammonton.
So what can be done.......Use Less Water! By using less water, the aquifer
will have more available. It will also help avoid the need for a new well. It is the quickest
and cheapest way for the town to solve some serious problems. Hammonton residents
have taken positive steps in this direction, but there is more work to be done.
Save Water – Save Money
HAMMONTON
GREEN
COMMITTEE
This brochure was created by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance.
anjec
By taking a few simple steps, a family of three people can easily save thousands of gallons
of water and more than $250 on their yearly water bill.
Get water and money savings tips inside!