Conservation

We are highly concerned about the conservation of our water.  We know how precious our water is and want to pass on this knowledge to you.

With this in mind, we give you the following resources to help you become more aware of water conservation and what you can do to save water and money!

Water Awareness
Every day we do (or avoid doing) things which affect the amount of water we use and the condition or quality of the water we dispose. Here is an opportunity for you to consider what your contribution is to the problem and to the solution.

Water Statistics
A lot of water is wasted because so many people give little thought to where water comes from and where it goes after they use it. Yet less than 1% of the Earth's water is available for human consumption. And there is no "new" water on Earth.

Water Saving Tips
In the bathroom, in the kitchen, outside, and general tips to conserve water because it is the right thing to do.

Drip Calculator
Is one or more of your faucets dripping?  Try out the drip calculator to see the water amount that is being lost.

Read your meters lately?
If you want to do your part to help conserve our natural resources and you want to save money, monitor your water use by reading your meter and help preserve the environment while you save money.

Other things to be aware of:

Therefore, the Rockwood Water, Sewer & Gas has instituted a proactive grease abatement program that includes:

1. Educating residents, by use of door hangers, on the proper way to handle greases and oil:

Ø      Never pour grease down sink drains or into toilets.

Ø      Scrape grease and food scraps from plates, pots, pans, utensils, grills, and cooking surfaces into a can that will be thrown into the trash for disposal.

Ø      Do not put grease down garbage disposals.

Ø      Use baskets and/or strainers in sinks to catch food scraps and other solids.  Empty these drain baskets/strainers into the trash for disposal.

Ø      Communicate with your friends and neighbors about the problem of grease in the sanitary sewer system and how to keep it out.

1. Coordinating efforts requiring restaurants and other food service businesses to:

Ø      Operate with the proper grease interceptor sizing

Ø      Improve and/or maintain their grease interceptor maintenance

Ø      Utilize Clean Kitchen Practices to minimize the grease that collects within the Rockwood sanitary sewer system.

Remember, every home and business is part of the grease problem.  You can help remedy this problem by keeping grease out of the sewer.

For more information on the Grease Abatement Program, contact Rockwood Water, Sewer & Gas @ (865)354-0163.