North Carolina is experiencing one of the driest summers this year.

Although recent rainfall events have lifted water restrictions from certain areas, we still need to work collectively to conserve our waters, with or without a drought. Here are 5 simple ways you can help conserve water: 1. Take shorter showers instead of long baths to reduce water use. 2. Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth. Do not leave the tap running when you are not actively using the water. 3. Fully load clothes and dish washers before operating, or adjust water use according to load size. 4. Use a commercial car wash that recycles water instead of washing at home. 5. If there aren't sufficient rainfall events to water your lawn, water early morning or late afternoon in short sessions to increase soil moisture retention and reduce runoff. Together, we can work to conserve water and protect this valuable resource. - - - #WaterConservation #NorthCarolina #Piedmont #Conservation #NonProfit