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Water Conservation

Welcome to our water conservation pages.  The Town is under increasing pressure to use less water.  In an effort to conserve water year round, the Water Department conducts annual leak detection surveys and has significantly reduced water used at the pump stations over the last 5 years.  Residents can reduce their water consumption by altering their water use habits such as turning the water off while brushing your teeth, running full loads in the washing machine and dish washer or reducing the number of times the irrigation system runs.

Below are a series of articles showing ways residents can conserve water, water conservation promotions and other websites with more information.

 

 

Rain Barrels

Monday, 20 June 2011 00:00 Conservation - Promotions
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Through special arrangement with the New England Rain Barrel Company, rain barrels are available from the Water Department at a discounted price to all Topsfield residents. These 55-gallon recycled plastic drums have been reconditioned to catch water from your roof and gutters, perfect for use on your garden and plants while outside water restrictions are in effect. They feature a screened inlet to prevent mosquitos from breeding in the water and two brass faucets that allow two or more units to be connected together. A five foot hose allows you to use the water without touching the barrel.

The barrels are available to Topsfield residents at the discounted price of $72.70 In addition, the Water Department has agreed to further reduce this price by $15 for the first 50 barrels sold to Topsfield residents. Please call the New England Rain Barrel Company at (877) 531-3135 to place your order. A demonstration barrel is on display at the Water Department Office. Further information is available at www.nerainbarrel.com

Last Updated on Monday, 12 September 2011 06:45

Dual Flush Toilets

Monday, 29 November 2010 09:34 Conservation - Tips
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Do you need to replace the water fill valve in your toilet?  Do you want to reduce your water usage?  Consider a dual flush toilet adapter that will convert most toilets to a dual flush toilet.  The adapters are easy to install and have two volume settings - one for solids and one for liquids.  Kits are available online and at local home improvement stores.

Greenscapes

Friday, 22 April 2011 05:56 Conservation - Links
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cover_small Are you planning on making some changes to the landscape around your home? Please visit the Greenscapes Massachusetts site to get the latest tips on landscape design and maintenance that help reduce water use and pollution.

Last Updated on Friday, 16 September 2011 13:03

Leak Detection

Thursday, 27 May 2010 14:28 Conservation - Leak Detection
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We are required to keep our "Unaccounted for Water" below 10% of the water withdrawn on an annual basis.  Most of this water, totaling several millions of gallons, is lost through leaks in the distribution system.  Often times the leaks go undiscovered for months because they are in remote areas or do not surface due to very permeable soil conditions.  Each year we conduct a leak detection survey to try and locate as many leaks as possible and repair them.

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Last Updated on Monday, 14 February 2011 10:11

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