BPUB encourages conservation during drought

With the city of Brownsville under Stage 2 drought restrictions due to alarmingly low water levels at Falcon and Amistad reservoirs, Brownsville Public Utilities Board has rolled out free water conservation kits for its customers.

The kits are designed to make it easier for households to reduce water usage and help the city meet its water-conservation goals, according to BPUB, which said each kit includes practical tools that can easily be implemented at home.

Among the items provided with the kit are a garden hose timer to help manage outdoor water usage, and leak-detection tablets, which allow users to rapidly identify and fix plumbing leaks.

The kits also include a toilet tank bank — essentially a rubber bag you fill with water and hang in your toilet tank to help reduce the amount of water used per flush. Customers will also find in their kits a moisture meter to prevent overwatering of plants, a faucet aerator to decrease water flow, and a five-minute shower timer to encourage shorter showers.

“BPUB encourages all customers to pick up their free kit and take advantage of these resources to conserve water,” the city-owned utility said. “The initiative comes as part of the city’s broader efforts to address water scarcity and ensure sustainable water management for the future.”

Customers can visits www.brownsville-pub.com to claim their free water conservation kit.

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