Water Conservation Tips and Trivia
Why save water?
California's main water sources have been severely impacted by record dry conditions. We're already using our reserves to supply our everyday water. Our water situation is serious, but here's how you can help.
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Indoor |
How much you can save: |
| Turn off the water when you brush your teeth. | 3 gallons per day |
| Shorten your showers by one or two minutes |
5 gallons per day |
| Fix leaky faucets | 20 gallons per day |
| Wash only full loads of laundry | 15 to 50 gallons per load |
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Outdoor
What you can do : |
How much you can save: |
| Water your yard only before 8 a.m. to reduce evaporation and interference from wind. | 25 gallons per day |
| Install a smart sprinkler controller. | 40 gallons per day |
| Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks. | 150 gallons each time. |
| Check your sprinkler system for leaks, overspray and broken sprinkler heads. | 500 gallons a month. |
around plants to reduce evaporation.
Talk to your family and friends about saving water.
If everyone does a little, we all benefit a lot.It can lower your water bills, too!