Water Conservation and Water Quality #EarthMonth

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Did you know you can help conserve water and improve the Charles River water quality right in your own backyard?

Your lawn only needs 1 inch of water per week to stay green. Please keep in mind when watering that the Town of Medway's water ban goes into effect on May 1st. DPW highly suggests using a rain barrel to collect FREE stormwater to water your lawn.

Also, fertilizers should only be applied as needed, especially phosphorus-based fertilizers. Excess phosphorus is a significant issue in our Charles River Watershed. It causes algae blooms which removes oxygen from the water, killing fish and other wildlife. It can even be toxic to humans. The EPA issued a phosphorus removal requirement for the 36 towns in the watershed, and Medway is charged with removing 882 pounds per year! To gain perspective, we are currently able to remove approximately 150 pounds per year. Do your part by applying only what you need, get your soils tested, and clean up fertilizers that spill on driveways and walkways. Learn the basics of nutrient pollution here.

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