How many of us have sump pumps in our basements, crawl spaces, etc? Move the hose into a bucket and use natural resources.
Just trying to inspire people… Best, Paula Robinson 617.981.1945 > On Jul 25, 2022, at 6:19 PM, Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Grey water, grey water, grey water-let’s go! > ------ > Sara Mattes > > > > >> On Jul 25, 2022, at 12:15 PM, Sasha Golden <sashagol...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> https://www.mass.gov/guides/rain-barrels-and-other-water-conservation-tools >> >> Paula -- perhaps you can let folks know that you'll help set them up! >> >> On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 11:06 AM Paula Robinson <bestrobin...@icloud.com> >> wrote: >>> Hi All, >>> >>> I believe on the town website it states that only commercial agricultural >>> gardens are allowed to be watered. >>> >>> I like Sasha’s idea using a bucket while showering. >>> >>> I also have a vegetable garden which feeds my family and also keep up my >>> perennial and annual gardens but when resources become low, I respect the >>> requests from the town. >>> >>> Let’s all try to come up with a solution to save our precious resources >>> rather than getting caught up in specific language. >>> >>> I’m sure we can all come up with some really innovative and fantastic ideas >>> to share! >>> >>> My best, >>> >>> Paula Robinson >>> 617.981.1945 >>> >>> >>>> On Jul 25, 2022, at 10:01 AM, Bob Kupperstein <bobk...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Great tip! >>>> >>>> NPR had a story last week about a trial project in Tucson for residents to >>>> collect rainwater in large capacity rain barrels (I think they said 1000 >>>> gallon capacity?). The resident interviewed said that he was able to >>>> supply %90 of his water needs from the recovered rainwater - and that his >>>> yard looked like a verdant oasis with green and vibrant native mesquite >>>> trees and plants. >>>> >>>> I doubt we'll have to go that far, but we can do a lot with recovered >>>> 'waste' water. >>>> >>>> -Bob >>>> >>>> On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 9:43 AM Sasha Golden <sashagol...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> Here's a California girl's tip to save otherwise-wasted water for those >>>>> outdoor plants: >>>>> >>>>> Keep buckets or small plastic trash cans in your kitchen and bathrooms. >>>>> Stick them under the faucet or shower stream to catch cold water while >>>>> you wait for the hot water to come up. Keep the bucket in the shower or >>>>> tub while you wash up to catch the water that doesn't hit your body. >>>>> (Just be careful to position the bucket so you don't get soap in it.) >>>>> Depending on the number of people in your house, you may find yourself >>>>> with 2-5 extra gallons of water a day. >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 9:08 AM Stephanie Smoot >>>>> <stephanieesm...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> Agreed, I dont see vegetable gardens on list. If not with hose, are >>>>>> watering cans allowed? We have had fair sucess watering large vegetable >>>>>> garden with cans/buckets in Wayland. Wayland has not allowed hose >>>>>> watering for past month. >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> Stephanie Smoot >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Virus-free. www.avg.com >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 7:54 AM Kim Jalet <jale...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> Can someone clarify what this means for those of us with vegetable >>>>>>> gardens? Also, I assume if we have annual flowers we are to let them >>>>>>> die? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thank you, Kim >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sun, Jul 24, 2022 at 9:32 PM Ruth Ann Hendrickson >>>>>>> <raand...@earthlink.net> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> OUTDOOR WATERING BAN CALLED BY STATE: LINCOLN GOES TO STAGE 4 WATERING >>>>>>>> RESTRICTION >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On July 21, with the majority of the state currently experiencing >>>>>>>> elevated temperatures and forecasts predicting little to no meaningful >>>>>>>> precipitation, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth >>>>>>>> Card today declared a Level 3-Critical Drought in the Northeast and >>>>>>>> Central Regions of the state. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This means Lincoln Water Department is moving to Lincoln’s Stage 4 >>>>>>>> Drought Protocol, our highest level. We revised our Stage 4 this >>>>>>>> spring to bring it into compliance with the state protocols. Stage 4 >>>>>>>> now stipulates: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>> NO NON-ESSENTIAL OUTDOOR WATERING, NOT EVEN HAND WATERING<<< >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> NOTE: Agricultural watering for commercial farming is considered >>>>>>>> essential >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Don’t panic, an established lawn can handle a drought like this. Below >>>>>>>> Is a link to a treatise on managing your lawn during a drought. It’s >>>>>>>> an ad I found on-line, but it’s very well written: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> https://theturfgrassgroup.com/turf-care/caring-for-your-lawn-before-during-and-after-a-drought/ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Key points: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 1. An established lawn can survive without water for 2 -3 weeks. >>>>>>>> It is better to let it go dormant than to keep it going with too >>>>>>>> little water. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 2. A dormant lawn requires only ¼ to ½ inch of water every 2 – 4 >>>>>>>> weeks to keep it alive. Check the white area at the base of the plant. >>>>>>>> If it still off-white, it is OK. If it is starting to turn brown, time >>>>>>>> to give it a light watering as above so as to preserve it without >>>>>>>> bringing it out of dormancy >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 3. Stay off the grass while it is dormant. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Most established shrubs can also survive a drought. A heavy mulch >>>>>>>> helps to preserve moisture. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This will be a difficult time for all of us, but these actions are >>>>>>>> essential to save the rivers, streams, ground water, and native flora >>>>>>>> and fauna. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Summary of Restrictions >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Allowed Activity >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Time of day >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Stage 1 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Stage 2 >>>>>>>> (2 days per week) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Stage 3 >>>>>>>> (1 day per week) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Stage 4 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Handheld watering >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 6PM-9AM >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Any day >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Any day >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Any day >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Not allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Above-ground/ >>>>>>>> in-ground sprinklers >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 7PM-7AM >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Every >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> By house number >>>>>>>> Even = Tues/Sat >>>>>>>> Odd = Wed/Sun >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> By house number >>>>>>>> Even = Sat >>>>>>>> Odd = Sun >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Not allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Soaker hoses >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Any time >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 2 days per week >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I day per week >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Not allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Drip irrigation >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Any time >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 2 days per week >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I day per week >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I day per week >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> New lawns >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Install >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Watering >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Any time >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Any time >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> June, Sep only+20 days of daily watering >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Then 2 days per week only >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> June, Sep only >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I day per week >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Not allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Washing vehicles >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Any time >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Use commercial >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Use commercial >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Use commercial >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Washing buildings, pavement >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Any time >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Not allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Not allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Not allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, Jacuzzis >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Any time >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> One fill per season for new or repair >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Topping off only >>>>>>>> 3” per month >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Topping off or refill >>>>>>>> Not Allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Car wash fundraisers >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Any time >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Not allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Not allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Games or toys with continuous water >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Any time >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Allowed 30 mins/day on the assigned watering day >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Allowed 30 mins/day on the assigned watering day >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Not allowed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Lincoln Water Department >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Released by Ruth Ann Hendrickson, Water Commission Chair >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>>>>>>> To post, send 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