https://padlet.com/iansun768/110688dnvvz4vwch Grade 8 - by Ian en-us 2022-06-14 20:58:34 UTC 2022-06-17 13:05:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f6b0.png iansun768 https://padlet.com/iansun768/110688dnvvz4vwch/wish/2221218290 Santa Fe restricts the use of water such as: limiting watering to 3 days a week and only washing their vehicles once a month. Water used for irrigation and landscaping is reduced.
This prevents the waste of water which could be used for other things.]]> 2022-06-14 21:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/iansun768/110688dnvvz4vwch/wish/2221218290 iansun768 https://padlet.com/iansun768/110688dnvvz4vwch/wish/2221218674 Certain uses of water are considered to be bad for water conservation, so they have been banned. These things include: bans on power washing or using hoses on driveways , sidewalks, etc. and ban on overspray and runoff. This prevents the waste of water as the water is not necessary or needed.]]> 2022-06-14 21:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/iansun768/110688dnvvz4vwch/wish/2221218674 iansun768 https://padlet.com/iansun768/110688dnvvz4vwch/wish/2221224292 Some things are mandatory in Santa Fe such as: requiring a permit for irrigation system installation; to cover swimming pools when not in use; public, semi-public or government entities required to have water conservation signage and minor leaks must be fixed by property owner within 15 days whereas, severe leaks must be fixed immediately]]> 2022-06-14 22:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/iansun768/110688dnvvz4vwch/wish/2221224292 iansun768 https://padlet.com/iansun768/110688dnvvz4vwch/wish/2221313514 Minor leaks in pipes are to be fixed within 15 days by the property manager/owner, but severe leaks need to be fixed immediately. Doing this reduced the amount of water wasted or leaked from the pipes which can save water.]]> 2022-06-15 00:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/iansun768/110688dnvvz4vwch/wish/2221313514 iansun768 https://padlet.com/iansun768/110688dnvvz4vwch/wish/2221319893 Most of the waste water collected is treated and discharged back into the Santa Fe River. Santa Fe also recommends that rain water should be harvested for later use which could save even more water.]]> 2022-06-15 00:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/iansun768/110688dnvvz4vwch/wish/2221319893 iansun768 https://padlet.com/iansun768/110688dnvvz4vwch/wish/2221379193 Santa Fe provides and assists with the use of more water efficient items, such as hoses that automatically turn off when not used, showerheads, faucets and more.
Also, the city offers rebates on toilets, washers, and more based on the cost of the water saved.
This encourages the conservation of water and more people would prefer to save water.]]> 2022-06-15 01:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/iansun768/110688dnvvz4vwch/wish/2221379193 iansun768 https://padlet.com/iansun768/110688dnvvz4vwch/wish/2221386629 The city of Santa Fe has programs and provides info related to how to save water, how it works and what to do. This helps the kids learn and understand how it works.]]> 2022-06-15 01:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/iansun768/110688dnvvz4vwch/wish/2221386629