Local Mayors Encourage Residents To Take the My Water Pledge Challenge To Conserve Water

Water lawns every other day or less

Local mayors are hoping you participate in water conservation this month for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. The Wyland Mayor’s Challenge is asking residents to conserve water, energy and other natural resources on behalf of their city through a series of informative, easy-to-use pledges online. Joliet, Channahon, Crest Hill, Minooka, Shorewood and Romeoville are all participating.

Tips include:

*using rain barrels to water grass and plants

*Turn off water while brushing your teeth

*Check faucets and pipes for leaks

*Limit showers to 5 minutes

*Install water saving low-flow showerheads

Go to MyWaterPledge.com, type in your city and check off what you’ll do to help conserve water, plus, be entered to win 100s of prizes, including $3,000 for your Home Utilities.

All these towns are part of the Grand Prairie Water Commission who negotiated a 100 year contract with the City of Chicago to get Lake Michigan water.

Check out the water conservation video from Wyland Foundation