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Water Company Urges Monroe Residents to Shut Down Sprinklers for the Season

Plants and gardens require less water during the fall, the company said.

Aquarion Water Company wants to remind its customers that conserving water is a good idea.

An article in the Monroe Courier said that the statewide drought in ongoing and the company is asking that sprinklers and irrigation systems be shut down for the season.

There was a similar request a month ago from Aquarion.

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The rationale is that lawns need less water in the fall and watering less encourages roots to grow deeper to find water.

Aquarion has other conservation tips here.

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For the complete article, read the Monroe Courier here.

Photo credit: Screenshot from Aquarion.com.

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