Anyone who has lived in New England for an extended time knows that Mother Nature is unpredictable.

Winter is not the season that one normally thinks of when considering ideas for water conservation.

This summer is starting out much differently than last year. With the recent persistent heat and lack of rain we are seeing the pond level drop quickly.

“Spring is far more than a changing of the seasons: it’s a rebirth of spirit.” - Toni Sorenson

Because water consumption normally increases for most people during the warmer months, winter is not the season that one normally thinks of when considering ideas for water conservation.

Unlike the past couple of years, the York region has experienced above average rainfall this summer, especially in June, when there were more rainy days than sunny ones. That trend continued throughout the summer, leaving many residents and tourists alike longing for more sun and less rain as we move past the season when outdoor water use normally peaks.

Water conservation should be a year-round endeavor for everyone. A small effort on your part becomes particularly important in our community as summer temperatures rise.

Water is flowing abundantly over the dam at Chase's Pond, lulling us once again at this time of year into believing that we have more than enough water to satisfy the town’s needs. Times of apparent abundance of this precious natural resource should never give cause to being wasteful of water.

As custodians of the town’s water resources, we here at the York Water District strive to make water conservation a yearlong endeavor, for individual households and for the community as a whole. The colder temperatures and shorter hours of daylight result in most of us spending more time indoors, but this doesn’t mean we should relax our efforts to conserve water.

York is a beautiful place to live year-round. It can be argued that the beauty of the area peaks during the summer months and warm summer temperatures are often complimented by gentle ocean breezes, making our community the destination for thousands of visitors looking to enjoy our local establishments, beaches and scenic beauty.

We are lucky here in York to have a beautiful watershed area that provides us with both clean drinking water and recreational resources at the same time. We encourage everyone to use what you need, but at the same time always be mindful of waste.

On average the Town of York receives 48.1” of rainfall per year. Did you know that you can calculate the amount of rainfall that can be collected by the size of your roof?