New Yorkers come together in times of crisis, and right now, amidst the dryest spell in recent memory, we need New Yorkers to do just that and conserve as much water as possible. By starting to save water now, we're doing everything we can to make sure that we can water our parks and fill our pools come summer and to stave off a more serious drought emergency.
A drought watch is the first of three levels of water conservation declarations by the city. As conditions continue to evolve, the city may declare a drought warning or, subsequently, a drought emergency, which involve escalating requirements to reduce water usage at city agencies and on New Yorkers.
According to the EPA, toilets are by far the main source of water use in a home, accounting for nearly 30% of an average home's indoor water consumption. Each flush can use 1.6 gallons, with older models using as much as 6 gallons.
An open hydrant can release more than 1,000 gallons per minute, which wastes 1.4 million gallons of drinking water in a 24-hour cycle.
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