PSC encourages all Wisconsin water utilities to promote water efficiency ~ Main Street Oshkosh

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

PSC encourages all Wisconsin water utilities to promote water efficiency

7:21 AM Justin Mitchell 2 comments

An email received from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin - good timing as about a month ago, the Sustainability Advisory Board sent a proposed water conservation brochure to the city for review and feedback. The brochure discussed water figures, provided research-based recommendations on water conservation, described the benefits of water conservation, and provided avenues for additional information. The idea is to have a water conservation tips brochure sent out once per year with a water bill.

Here's the PSC email:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 1 trillion gallons of water are wasted from residential leaks in the United States every year, equivalent to the annual water usage of Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami combined. That's why the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is promoting “Fix a Leak Week,” March 15-21, 2010. Fix a Leak Week serves as an annual reminder for consumers to conserve water by fixing leaky plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems.

The PSC encourages all Wisconsin water utilities to schedule events in their communities to promote water efficiency during Fix a Leak Week. Popular activities include working with children to find leaks at their schools and talking about the importance of protecting the water supply. Utilities can also reach out to customers with an informational flyer or bill stuffer to increase their water conservation awareness. The PSC has prepared a tri-fold brochure and a 1/3 sheet bill stuffer that can be downloaded at: http://psc.wi.gov/hotTopics/fixAleakWeek.htm.

For more information, visit EPA’s Fix a Leak website at: http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/water_efficiency/fix_a_leak.html.

Questions? Contact the Public Service Commission at (608) 266-9600 or email Jeff Ripp, PSC Water Conservation Coordinator, at http://us.mc1107.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Jeffrey.Ripp@wisconsin.gov.

Thank you for your commitment to water conservation and efficiency!