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• Water use for the last billing period compared to the same period
the year before, including a bar graph.
• Use the bill to advertise any other programs (e.g. rebate or
incentive programs) or restrictions underway.
• Direct people to your website in a prominent place on the bill
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• Provide speakers for community groups
• Have booths with staff and exhibits at community festivals and
events. Think Earth Day, Spring and Fall Festivals, Big Sweep,
and major town events.
• Co-sponsor adult education and training programs on efficiency
and conservation topics (e.g. water efficient landscaping, making
your own rain barrel, and do-it yourself home water audits).
Partner with local gardening clubs, Soil and Water Conservation
Districts, Homeowners Assoc.
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• Create and regularly update a water efficiency webpage. Include
any rebate or incentive programs, watering restrictions and links
for more water efficiency information.
• Dedicate on-hold messages with recorded conservation
information for utility or municipal lines.
• Produce brochures, handouts and giveaways that can be
distributed at public events and public buildings.
• Consider creating TV and radio spots for larger utility initiatives.
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