The average Fort Collins household uses an additional 10,000 gallons of water a month during the summer than they do in the winter. Those extra gallons are expensive. Follow these simple steps to help lower your summer water bill:

• Use a hose nozzle to help control the water flow so your water use and bill don't get away from you.
• Inspect your sprinkler system for any breaks or leaks. Sign up for a free sprinkler audit or use the Self Audit Kit to help you get started. Make sure to look into sprinkler equipment rebates if you need to upgrade or replace part of your system.
• Use low-water plants to transform high-water-use landscapes into attractive, drought-loving xeriscapes. The Xeriscape Incentive Program provides qualifying customers with rebates for qualifying xeriscape designs.
• Monitor your water use to see when you use the most water and set up alerts for when your bill is getting too high.

Looking for other ways to conserve water this summer? Check out these tips and rebates to learn more.