In my part of the world we have water restrictions in place. The current restrictions allow people to water their garden twice a week: between the hours of 6am-8am and 8pm -10pm.
We all agree it makes sense to water in the cooler hours of the days.
We have now entered the next phase of restrictions. Which only allow us to water the garden once on selected days. If we had decide whether the watering be allowed in the morning or night, we’d all say – at night. Common sense says that there is less evaporation through the night – a more efficient use of water.
The decision was made to only allow watering in the morning. The water authority knows less water will be used. Why? We have to get up early. They know we won’t do it as often. Though it is less efficient, we save more water.
Strategy must be based on behaviour, not rationale.
I think I will say my goodbyes to my plants now.
Although with daylight saving ended, getting up early doesn’t seem like quite as much of a chore.
Nevertheless, I reckon you’ve hit the nail on the head there.
You may find that more water is now being used because people that did not used to water are now watering because they have been told too. How many people do you see watering that did not used to?
Wow, you guys sure have some smart water authority. It must be good living there. Great tip, behaviour is not always rational.