Restaurant Water Conservation: Save This Summer

For restaurants with land, gardens, plants and sprinkler systems, spring and summer can be draining – in terms of the water bill, that is.

How many times have you seen sprinklers on during a spring shower or summer rainstorm? All too often, sprinkler systems are run on timers that don’t sense if it’s raining. However, great technology exists that helps prevent sprinkler systems from turning on when it rains. These sensors know the moisture level in the soil, and actually don’t cost much more than traditional systems.

Other water-saving tips for restaurants:

• Landscape with native plants, gravel and other things that require very little water to survive.
• Rain barrels are great to collect rainwater for watering plants, vegetables, herb gardens, etc.
• Check outdoor hoses for leaks and perform standard maintenance that could potentially save hundreds of dollars per month on your water bill.
• Sweep sidewalks, patios and entryways instead of hosing down outdoor areas and wasting water.