Granger-Hunter Improvement District Improving quality of life today...creating a better tomorrow Water Conservation Calendar
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 84119 Open Monday - Thursday 8 am to 6 pm, closed holidays Cover picture by Adam Spackman
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
JANUARY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 New Year s Day GHID Office Closed 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day GHID Office Closed 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 Picture by Clint Jensen
FEBRUARY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 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 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Valentine s Day 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Presidents Day GHID Office Closed 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 Picture by Clint Jensen
MARCH 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Hand wash dishes just once a day using the least amount of detergent possible and a dishpan instead of running water. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Daylight Savings Time Begins St. Patrick s Day 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 St. Patrick s Day Spring Begins 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Picture by Justin Gallegos
APRIL 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Easter 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 When cleaning out fish tanks, give the nutrient-rich water to your non-edible plants. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Easter 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 Picture by Clint Jensen
MAY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 Always use a broom to clean walkways, driveways, decks and porches, rather than hosing off these areas. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Mother s Day Mother s Day 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 Picture by Ryan Wilkins Memorial Day GHID Office Closed
JUNE 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 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. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Flag Day 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Father s Day Summer Begins 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Picture by Kathie Kelson
JULY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Instead of letting children run through the sprinklers, take them to a public pool or splash pad. Independence Day GHID Office Closed 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Pioneer Day GHID Office Closed 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 Picture by Ryan Wilkins
AUGUST 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 Picture by Kathie Kelson
SEPTEMBER 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Water dry spots by hand instead of running the whole irrigation system. Labor Day GHID Office Closed 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Patriot Day 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Fall Begins 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 Picture by Kim Coleman
OCTOBER 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 Investing in lowflow toilets, faucets, showerheads, highefficiency washing machines and smart sprinkler timers can help save water throughout the entire year. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Columbus Day 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 Picture by Kim Coleman Halloween
NOVEMBER 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 Run your washer and dishwasher only when they are full. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Daylight Savings Time Ends 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Veterans Day Veterans Day Observed GHID Office Closed 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Thanksgiving Day GHID Office Closed 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 Picture by Kim Coleman
DECEMBER 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Visit Jordan Valley Water Conservation Garden Park to learn about plants that thrive in our environment. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Christmas Eve Christmas Day GHID Office Closed Winter Begins 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Picture by Clint Jensen New Year s Eve
2888 S 3600 W P.O. Box 701110 Salt Lake City, UT 84170 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 224 SLC, UT