After a much-needed round of rain this week, Austin Water leaders are urging residents not to let their guard down regarding conservation.
Austin Water’s Martin Barbosa joined Trevor Scott in the studio to share timely tips on how Austinites can save water year-round, even as conditions shift from wet to dry.
“We had a couple of days with rain that definitely helped with our water supply,” said Barbosa, “We get our drinking water from Highland Lakes. And at last check, it’s about 85% full, which is good news. But, as you know, we’re in Texas, and when it gets hot, it gets hot. So it’s important to remember to conserve water.”
Austin Water’s Martin Barbosa shared timely tips on how Austinites can save water year-round, even as conditions shift from wet to dry.
Barbosa focused on practical steps residents can take to help keep Austin’s lakes full even when there’s no rain on the horizon. He also outlined additional ways residents can reduce water use at home and directed them to Austin Water resources for more information.
“We think of it like being at 85% of our battery. We got some rain to recharge that. But until we get that next big recharge to hit that full 100%, we all have to do our part to start conserving that, making sure that that battery, our life supply, lasts for future generations to come through the summer when it starts getting warmer.”
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Austin Water urges year-round conservation despite recent rain, lingering drought concerns