Water Efficiency

We are fortunate that our Beulah Park water supply is from a natural spring and automatically overflows into the Puget Sound. However this groundwater source is vulnerable to drought conditions.

You can help us by following the tips below to conserve our shared water resource.
Be sure to check out the videos below too!

Inside Your Home

Bathrooms account for over half of home water use.

  • If possible, replace your fixtures with low-flow options with flow rates less than:
    • 1.6 gpf toilets
    • 2.0 gpm showerheads
    • 1.0 gpm sink aerators.
  • Take shorter showers.
  • Turn off water when brushing and shaving.
  • Check your toilet for leaks using a dye test.

Kitchen water use is mainly for washing dishes, but also includes food prep.

  • When hand-washing dishes, try not to run water continuously. Wash dishes in a partially filled sink and then rinse them using the spray attachment on your tap.
  • If you have an dishwasher, use it only to wash full loads, and use the shortest cycle possible. Many dishwashers have a water saving cycle.
  • Do not use water to defrost frozen foods. Thaw foods in the refrigerator overnight.

In the Garden we can save significant amounts of water, especially in the summer.

  • Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants. Chunks of bark, peat moss or gravel slows down evaporation. 
  • WSU Cooperative Extension has many resources to assist home gardeners with landscaping using native plants.
  • Avoid watering on windy days.
  • Purchase an inexpensive hose timer to avoid over-watering. Soaker hoses are also a great option for avoiding evaporation.
  • Collecting rainwater to use on your landscape can help you save water.