California's main water sources have been severely impacted by record dry conditions. And we're already using our reserves to supply our everyday water. La situación del agua es grave, But here's how you can help.
¡Únase hoy a 20-Gallon Challenge! Check out the tips below to learn how easy it is to save 20 gallons of water a day.
If you are a resident of the following areas check out their Web sites for more information:
Indoor Conservation Tips for Residents |
Estimated Savings |
Run the dishwasher only when full |
2-4.5 gallons per load |
Don't leave water running while rinsing dishes |
2.5 gallons per minute |
Turn off water when brushing teeth |
2 gallons per minute |
Shorten showers |
2.5 gallons per minute |
Don't use the toilet as a wastebasket |
1.6 gallons per flush |
Wash only full loads of clothes |
15-50 gallons per load |
Fix leaky toilets |
30-50 gallons per day per toilet |
Repare las llaves que pierden. |
15-20 gallons per day per leak |
Get a rebate for installing a new high-efficiency
clothes washer |
20-30 gallons per load |
Replace older, high-volume flushing toilets |
2.2-3.8 gallons per flush |
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Landscape Irrigation Tips for Residents |
Estimated Savings |
Water your yard only before 8 a.m. to reduce evaporation and interference from wind |
20-25 gallons a day |
Don't overwater! |
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Reduce each irrigation cycle by 1-3 minutes, or eliminate one irrigation cycle per week. Use the landscape calculator and watering index.
Water only after the top inch of soil is dry. Reset irrigation controllers and replace batteries in the spring |
15-25 gallons per minute;
up to 250 gallons per cycle |
Adjust sprinklers to prevent overspray and runoff. |
15-25 gallons per day |
Repair leaks and broken sprinkler heads. |
20 gallons per day per leak |
Add 2” to 3” of mulch around trees and plants to reduce evaporation. |
20-30 gallons per day per 1,000 sq. ft. |
Install water-efficient drip irrigation system for trees, shrubs and flowers to get water to the plant's roots more efficiently. |
20-25 gallons per day |
Upgrade to a “smart irrigation controller” that automatically adjusts watering times for hotter weather, and shuts down the system when it rains. |
40 galones por día |
Replace a portion of lawn with beautiful native and California Friendly plants. Nota: These plants do
best when planted after winter rains begin. |
33-60 gallons per day per 1,000 sq. ft.
depending on climate |
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Other Outdoor Ideas |
Estimated Savings |
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks. |
8-18 gallons per minute |
Adjust your pressure reducer (if you have one)
to keep pressure between 40 and 60 p.s.i. |
Varies |
Don't leave the hose running while washing your car.
Get a self-closing nozzle for your hose. |
8-18 gallons per minute |
Repair any leaks around pool and spa pumps. |
20 gallons per day per leak |
Repair leaking hose bibs. |
15-20 gallons per day per leak |
Install covers on pool and spas to reduce evaporation. |
30 galones por día |
Install pressure reducer if your pressure is
greater than 80 p.s.i. |
Varies |
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Conservation Tips for Business |
Don't overwater!
- Cut irrigation to 2 or 3 days per week
or use the landscape calculator and watering index
to learn how much to water.
- Water only after the top inch of soil is dry.
- Reset irrigation controllers and replace batteries
in the spring and fall.
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20-25 gallons per day
15-25 gallons per minute;
up to 250 gallons per cycle |
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways
and sidewalks. |
8-18 gallons a minute |
Adjust sprinklers to prevent overspray and run-off. |
15-25 gallons per day |
Add 2” to 3” of mulch around trees and plants
to reduce evaporation. |
20-30 gallons per day
per 1,000 sq. ft. |
Install water-efficient drip irrigation system for trees,
shrubs, and flowers to get water to them more efficiently. |
20-25 gallons per day |
Upgrade to a “smart irrigation controller” that
automatically adjusts watering times for hotter days
and shuts down the system when it rains |
525 gallons per 30 station controller |
Replace a portion of lawn with beautiful native and
California Friendly plants. These plants do best when
planted after winter rains begin. |
33-60 gallons per day per 1,000 sq. ft. depending on climate |
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