Operation Summer Showers

The long months of no rain, high winds and high heat have caused water demand to peak and municipalities’ supplies to plummet. Two of the biggest users of water in the summertime have to do with showers.  “The lack of showers outdoors results in an increase in lawn watering, while showering and other uses indoors account for most of the domestic water use year-round,” said Kirk Welch, North Plains Groundwater Conservation District, Public Information and Conservation Education Manager.

To help the residents of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District save as much water as possible, the district, in cooperation with several cities and media outlets, is presenting “Operation: Summer Showers”. “Operation: Summer Showers” is designed to raise awareness about the importance of conservation through public service announcements on the radio and in the newspaper, combined with the distribution of free water-saving tools.

“Operation: Summer Showers is taking direct aim at some of the biggest users of water during this critical time of the year,” said Welch. “We citizens are really on the front lines of this effort, and the campaign gives us tools and mobilizes us all to do our part.” Low-flow showerheads and rain/sprinkler gauges are being distributed along with tips on how you can take good care of your lawn while not wasting water.

The free water-saving tools are available at the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District Office at 603 E 1^st Street in Dumas and at City Hall in Booker, Spearman, Stinnett, Stratford, Dumas, Dalhart and Perryton. For more information on Operation Summer Showers call the district office at 806-935-6401, email welchk@npwd.org, or log onto www.npwd.org.