Indiana American Water

At Indiana American Water we are committed to using our most precious resource wisely. With some small changes customers can be part of this commitment while managing their water bills. Wise water use ensures that our water needs will be met and also helps protect our water resources from the threat of pollution.

Here are a few other easy tips you can follow:

Outside your home:

• Water your lawn only when it needs it. An easy way to tell if your lawn needs water is to simply walk across the grass. If you leave footprints, it’s time to water.
• Make the most of your watering by watering in the early morning. As much as 30 percent of water can be lost to evaporation by watering during midday.
• Plan for fewer, deep-soaking waterings to encourage deep root growth and stronger turf.
• Set your lawn mower one notch higher to make your lawn more drought-tolerant.
• Use drip irrigation hoses to water plants, and water in the early morning or evening.
• Consider using porous pavement (gravel is a good example) instead of asphalt for driveways and walkways, the rain will soak into the soil instead of running off and contributing to erosion.
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your sidewalk, driveway, or patio.
• Plant appropriately for your local climate. Check with local nurseries for non-invasive, drought-tolerant plants.
• Check your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter changes at all, you probably have a leak.

Inside your home:

• Run dishwashers and clothes washers only when they are full. If you have a water-saver cycle, use it.
• Adjust the water level of your clothes washer so it matches your load size.
• Regularly check your toilet, faucets, and pipes for leaks.

Indiana American Water offers leak detection kits, which are available by calling the Indiana American Water Customer Service Center at 1.800.678.6301 If you find a leak, have it fixed as soon as possible.