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Indoor Conservation Tips
Indoor Tips Fix leaky faucets and plumbing fixtures. This will save you 20 gallons a day for every leak fixed. For an estimate of how much water your leaky faucet is using click on http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/sc4.html Turn off the water when you brush your teeth. This will save you 3 gallons per day. Install water saving …
Outdoor Conservation Tips
Outdoor Tips Don’t let the hose run while washing your car. Use a bucket of water and a quick rinse at the end. A better idea would be to take your car to an automated car wash that recycles the water. This will save 150 gallons each time. Use a broom instead of a hose …
Rebates & Incentives
Funding is limited. Rebates will be issued on a first come, first served basis only. Program runs from June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011 Indoor Rebates High Efficiency Clothes Washer Rebates start at $85 When almost 15% of the water used inside your home goes to doing laundry, high-efficiency washers can save loads! Save …
Recycled Water Information
Recycled Water What is Recycled Water? Recycled water is wastewater that has been purified through a high level of treatment. This processed water is treated to strict standards set by the California Department of Health Services and is constantly monitored by local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to ensure it continuously meets those standards. Recycled …
Links to Conservation Websites
California Water Districts [123] Conservation Resources [9] Gardening [5] Government Agencies [0] Federal [2] Local [3] State [4] Grants/Funding Opportunities [3] Lesson Plans [1] Activities for Students and Teachers [9] Water Education Resources [4] Past Plants of the Month [23] Past Topics of the Month [100] Plumbing Resources [6] WEWAC Member Agencies [12] Other Resources [1]
FAQ’s
Water Conservation and Drought – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) Water Conservation/Use 1. How much water do we typically use? The average person uses almost 100 gallons of water per day. 2. How is the water used around the home? Landscape irrigation typically accounts for 50 to 60% of the residential water consumption. With traditional appliances …
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