HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The City of Harrisonburg is currently in a Drought Warning as issued by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

According to an online post by the Harrisonburg Government page, community members are encouraged to consider ways they can voluntarily conserve water at home.

Tips:

  • Avoid letting the water run while brushing your teeth, washing your face or shaving.
  • Take short showers instead of baths.
  • Avoid wasting water waiting for it to get hot. Capture it for other uses such as plant watering.
  • Place a bucket in the shower to catch excess water for other uses like watering plants.
  • Operate dishwashers and clothes washers only when they are fully loaded.
  • Avoid over watering your lawn and water only when needed. (A heavy rain eliminates the need for watering for up to two weeks.)
  • Avoid leaving sprinklers or hoses unattended. A garden hose can pour out 600 gallons or more in only a few hours.