The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District has taken the next step towards building a stronger water efficiency ethic for Montgomery County with the creation of a table tent for restaurants asking that water only be served to patrons upon request. The District is hoping to raise awareness about the amount of water that can be saved by asking residents to adopt a water conserving lifestyle. What most people don’t realize is that it takes about four glasses of water to wash that one glass that is served. It is not uncommon to see full water glasses remain on tables due to patrons ordering other types of beverages and not drinking the water provided.
The table tents will be provided free of charge to restaurant owners within Montgomery County on a first come, first served basis. The District made a conscious decision to tie this effort to their participation in the Texas Water IQ Campaign which educates residents about where their water comes from and how to use it more efficiently. The water savings from this voluntary change in behavior can save water just like not letting the faucet run when brushing your teeth. One glass not served, is at least one glass saved. When you factor in up to four glasses of water to wash the one glass served and then consider that older commercial dishwashers are for the most part inefficient, you are looking at even more water used.
If you are a restaurant owner in Montgomery County who is interested in participating in the Lone Star Groundwater District Table Tent Program, please contact Education/Public Awareness Coordinator, Marjie Risk, by email @: mrisk@lonestargcd.org to place an order.
