February is the month of love, and while chocolates and flowers are wonderful, there’s something else worth celebrating: the clean, reliable water that flows through our community every single day.
At EJ Water Cooperative, we believe that love isn’t just about grand gestures – it’s about making smart choices with what matters most. This February, let’s talk about how using your water responsibly can make a big difference for your household, your neighbors, and our entire cooperative community.
Use Your Water – It’s What It’s There For
Here’s something that might surprise you: our water system thrives when members actually use it. We’ve built an incredible infrastructure – pipes, pumps, treatment facilities, and storage systems – all designed to deliver high-quality water whenever you need it. When more water moves through the system responsibly, costs are shared more evenly, which helps stabilize rates for all members.
Smart Use, Not No Use
Being responsible with water doesn’t mean using less – it means using it wisely:
Fix the leaks: A dripping faucet or running toilet isn’t just annoying – it’s wasting water without anyone benefiting from it. A slow drip can waste 20 gallons per day, while a running toilet can waste up to 200 gallons daily.
Use water purposefully: Run the dishwasher when it works for you. Water your plants and lawn to keep them healthy. The key is being intentional – use the water for things that matter to you and your household.
Maintain your fixtures: Keep your faucets, toilets, and appliances in good working order so that when water flows, it’s serving a purpose rather than being wasted through inefficiency.
Spring Is Coming – Time to Love Your Lawn and Garden
As the weather gets nicer this spring, we want to encourage you to make the most of your EJ Water membership. Your lawn, garden, and plants need water to thrive, and that’s exactly what our system is designed for. Water your grass, fill your garden beds, wash your car, and enjoy your outdoor spaces.
You’re supporting local infrastructure that’s member-owned and paid for by local rate payers like you. Using your water for the things you love isn’t wasteful – it’s what makes our cooperative work.
Love Your Community
Here’s where the cooperative difference really shines. When you’re part of EJ Water Cooperative, your smart water use benefits the entire membership. When water flows through our system for genuine purposes – whether that’s a morning shower, a healthy garden, or a full load of laundry – we’re all better off. The revenue from responsible use helps maintain our infrastructure, fund system improvements, and keep rates stable for everyone.
A Legacy of Smart Stewardship
This February, show your water some love by using it well. In a cooperative, we succeed together, and that means enjoying the benefits of membership while being responsible stewards of our shared resource.
