Stewards of water: delivered clean and safe for daily use and collected responsibly to protect public health and the environment.

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1 Granger-Hunter Improvement District Improving quality of life today...creating a better tomorrow Water Conservation Calendar

2 Mission Statement Stewards of water: delivered clean and safe for daily use and collected responsibly to protect public health and the environment. Vision Statement Improving quality of life today - creating a better tomorrow. Core Values (B.O.L.D.) Be it - Honorable Own it - Stewardship Lead it - Initiative Do it - Empowerment 2888 South 3600 West, West Valley City, Utah Open Monday - Thursday 8 am to 6 pm, closed holidays Cover picture by Adam Spackman

3 2018 Water Conservation Calendar Water conservation is an important way to preserve Utah s future water needs. By using our water wisely we can delay expensive water projects, improve water quality and protect Utah s environment. Funding for this calendar is provided, in part, by a grant from the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District s Water Conservation Grant Program

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5 JANUARY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday New Year s Day GHID Office Closed Check your toilets for leaks. Drop a dye tablet or a teaspoon of food coloring (avoid red) in the tank. If color appears in the bowl without flushing, you probably need to replace the flapper valve Martin Luther King Jr. Day GHID Office Closed Picture by Clint Jensen

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7 FEBRUARY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Never use hot, running water to defrost frozen foods. Plan ahead and place frozen items in the refrigerator overnight or use the microwave oven. Groundhog Day Valentine s Day Presidents Day GHID Office Closed Picture by Clint Jensen

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9 MARCH 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Hand wash dishes just once a day using the least amount of detergent possible and a dishpan instead of running water Daylight Savings Time Begins St. Patrick s Day St. Patrick s Day Spring Begins Picture by Justin Gallegos

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11 APRIL 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Easter When cleaning out fish tanks, give the nutrient-rich water to your non-edible plants Easter Picture by Clint Jensen

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13 MAY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Always use a broom to clean walkways, driveways, decks and porches, rather than hosing off these areas Mother s Day Mother s Day Picture by Ryan Wilkins Memorial Day GHID Office Closed

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15 JUNE 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Set lawn mower blades one notch higher since longer grass reduces evaporation. Leave grass clippings on your grass, this cools the ground and holds in moisture Flag Day Father s Day Summer Begins Picture by Kathie Kelson

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17 JULY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Instead of letting children run through the sprinklers, take them to a public pool or splash pad. Independence Day GHID Office Closed Pioneer Day GHID Office Closed Picture by Ryan Wilkins

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19 AUGUST 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Learn how to shut off your automatic watering system in case of malfunctions or rain. Consider getting a smart sprinkler timer to make this task easier Picture by Kathie Kelson

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21 SEPTEMBER 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Water dry spots by hand instead of running the whole irrigation system. Labor Day GHID Office Closed Patriot Day Fall Begins Picture by Kim Coleman

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23 OCTOBER 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Investing in lowflow toilets, faucets, showerheads, highefficiency washing machines and smart sprinkler timers can help save water throughout the entire year Columbus Day Picture by Kim Coleman Halloween

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25 NOVEMBER 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Run your washer and dishwasher only when they are full Daylight Savings Time Ends Veterans Day Veterans Day Observed GHID Office Closed Thanksgiving Day GHID Office Closed Picture by Kim Coleman

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27 DECEMBER 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Visit Jordan Valley Water Conservation Garden Park to learn about plants that thrive in our environment Christmas Eve Christmas Day GHID Office Closed Winter Begins Picture by Clint Jensen New Year s Eve

28 2888 S 3600 W P.O. Box Salt Lake City, UT PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 224 SLC, UT