• Close all garage doors and crawl space vents

• Protect outdoor faucets with faucet covers (Socks will work for this as well)

• Try to maintain at least 65 degrees throughout your home

• During extremely cold temperatures, let the water drip from your faucet(s)

• Wrap water pipes in crawl space with heat tape

• Don’t over-water your lawn. Water every 3-5 days in summer and 10-14 days in winter.

• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean sidewalks.

• Run the dishwasher and washing machine when fully loaded.

• If you have a swimming pool, use a cover and you’ll save loss from evaporation by 90%.

• When hand washing dishes, don’t leave water running; use 2 basins – one for washing and one for rinsing.

• Defrost frozen foods in the refrigerator or microwave instead of using running water.

• Limit your shower time to less than 15 minutes.

• Turn water off while brushing your teeth.

City of Sparta                                                     OUD Water Rates (3% Increase) + Min Bill Increase $2.27                                     City of Cookeville
2019 – 2.54 / 2024 – 2.85                                                             Effective April 1, 2025                                                             2023 – 3.11 / 2024 – 3.58