Leak Detection
Check for leaks…Sprinkler leaks that is…and these pesky water leaks can be hard to detect and be costly to your wallet and our aquifer too! Access meter reading and testing resources at outdoorwateringnerds.org.
Resources
Repair & Retrofit
Is your sprinkler system showing its age and need some work? Upgrading and retrofitting can save you money at the meter, put money back in your wallet and does a boatload of good for our aquifer! Find DIY resources and choose your solution today at outdoorwateringnerds.org.
Saving Water Matters
Water is one of our most valuable resources… And it’s up to us to save and protect it! Depending on the season, we have more or less water available than other times of the year…and we don’t want to drain the bank! Be a part of the solution. Visit outdoorwateringnerds.org.
Sprinkler Savy
Tune-ups are essential and aren’t just for cars! Tuning and checking your sprinkler systems not only saves your hard-earned cash, but it can protect your river and aquifer too! For a checklist, tools, and easy solutions…go to outdoorwateringnerds.org.
PFAS
What are PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large family of human-made chemicals in use since the 1950s to make a wide variety of stain-resistant, water-resistant, and non-stick consumer products.
Outdoor Watering Nerds
Outdoor Watering Nerds are here to help you with questions about sprinkler systems, leak detection, calculating your water needs, designing landscapes with drought tolerant plants, DIY Videos and so much more.
Water-Wise Gardeners Class 7/26/22
Efficient irrigation practices combined with native plantings can create a stunning, water-wise landscape, garden, or backyard haven.
Green Entrepreneurship Guide: How to Start a Sustainable Business
Do you have a brilliant green business idea and need help making it a reality? This article, Contributed by Carolyn Hart, provides resources for Testing your business idea, establishing a business entity and earning green credentials.
IWAC Irrigation Efficiency Webinars
The Idaho Washington Aquifer Collaborative has produced a series of on-demand webinars about landscape and Irrigation design strategies for improving water efficiency and why it is so important for protecting and conserving our sole source aquifer.
Make Your Irrigation System More Efficient
It’s easy to retrofit older style irrigation spray heads, that use a lot of water, with more efficient spray heads.
Backflow Assembly Testing
Backflow Assembly testing is important for the safety of your drinking water and may be required by your water provider.
Home Backflow Protection
Find out why backflow installation and maintenance is important to the safety of your home and everyone’s drinking water.
Fire Hydrant Backflow Protection
Fire Hydrants are being locked to protect our drinking water from backflow contamination.
Backflow Assembly Testers
Locate Certified Backflow Testers approved annually by Idaho and Washington Water providers. ID and WA regulations are also linked here.
SRC4 – Spokane Regional Cross Connection Control Chapter
Since 1986 water purveyors, city and county plumbing officials, and backflow assembly manufacturer representatives have been working to address the problem of cross connection control and backflow in the Spokane regional area.
Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District – Backflow Testing
Properly installed and maintained backflow devices protect your home and the public water supply.
IWAC’s Efficient Irrigation and Landscape Design Guidebook
Water and waste water purveyors from Idaho and Washington have teamed up to develop efficient irrigation and landscape design standards.
What is Backflow? How does it happen?
Backflow prevention is required by state and federal law to keep drinking water safe. Backflow devices must be tested annually.
Flush Your Water Pipes
For buildings that have been empty during COVID 19, as you return to work be sure to flush your pipes to remove stagnant water that can harmful to your health.
Business Resources for Covid 19
During these challenging times, SAJB is committed to your business success. Download the COVID-19 Resources for Businesses document to find local, state and federal funding opportunities and information to protect you and your employees throughout the reopening phases.
Water Use Calculator
Water conservation is easy and the Water Calculator gets you started right away.
Lawn & Garden – Efficient Water Use
Water use in Spokane County triples during the summer. We can all do our part to use water wisely.
The Biggest Water Wasters in Your Home
A leak the size of a pinhead can waste 360,000 gallons of water a year. That is enough water to fill 20 average sized backyard pools. Use your water meter to check for leaks.
Clean Water Act – Video
View a short (6:27) video produced by the Law Shelf on Environmental Law and the Clean Water Act. The text of the video is also provide below.
Thanks to Chloe and her mom Madeline for sending us a link to this informative video.
Save Water. Save Money!
Water conservation saves a lot more than just water! Using less water saves energy, reduces pollution, and saves you money.