Water and energy conservation
Most of our natural resources, such as gas, coal and water, are available in finite quantities. While three-quarters of the earth’s surface is covered by water, only one percent is available to as freshwater—97 percent is salty and the remaining two percent is frozen in glacial ice.
Clean fresh water is a valuable resource. Minnetonka residences and businesses use more than double the amount of water in the summer months as compared to the winter, primarily due to lawn irrigation. Do your part to conserve water today by turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth, taking a shorter shower, or installing a water sensor on your irrigation system. Additional helpful hints on water conservation are provided below.
- Where does our fresh water come from?
- Conserve water throughout the summer
- Minnetonka water restrictions
- Maintain your landscaping while saving water
- Ten simple ways to save energy (and money)
- Tree planting for energy conservation
- Ten easy ways to be green
- Going green without going crazy
- Reuse, reduce and recycle with tips from the Lakeshore Weekly News article, “Back to basics”
