Sustainable Melrose: Water Conservation
Martha Grover
Energy Efficiency Manager
781-979-4195
MGrover@cityofmelrose.org
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Fresh water depletion is a large environmental concern because we all need it to survive. Water resources are being depleted by overuse - excessive lawn watering, car washes, agricultural irrigation, industrial processes, and generating electricity. We all need to do our part to conserve water by reducing our daily usage.
Melrose has taken on the following water conservation projects: |
Annual discounted rain barrel purchase
| Resources for Additional Information | |
| Regulatory Agencies | |
| Local | Melrose Conservation Commission |
| State | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority |
| Melrose 2010 Drinking Water Report | |
| Federal | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Water Saving Tips | |
| Conservation Ideas | Department of Environmental Protection |
| Indoor Water Conservation | |
| Outdoor Water Conservation | |
| Fresh Water | National Geographic |
| Reduce your footprint | H2O Conserve |
| Water Calculator | Field Museum |
| Rain Barrels | Department of Environmental Protection |
| Lawn & Garden | Organic Lawn Care |
| For Kids | |
| Household Usage | Environmental Protection Agency |
| National Geographic | |