Mission urges residents to conserve water

MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Mission is urging residents to conserve water to ensure a sustainable future.

Some tips the city has for residents are as follows:

• Replace your shower head with a water efficient model
• Take shorter showers
• Fix any leaks you may have
• Try to conserve water while brushing your teeth
• Soak pots and pans rather than scrubbing them while the water is running
• Do not use the dishwasher without a full load
• Know where your master shutoff valve is coming from

For the outdoors the city suggests the following:

• Do not over water your lawn
• Water your lawn early in the morning or once the sun goes down to prevent evaporation
• Plant water-wise plants
• Harvest the rain