Water Saving Tips

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.  Our water situation is serious. But here’s how you can help.

Indoor

What you can do:

• Turn off the water when you brush your teeth.
• Shorten your showers by one or two minutes
• Fix leaky faucets
• Wash only full loads of laundry

How much you can save:

• 3 gallons per day
  
• 5 gallons per day
  
• 20 gallons per day
  
• 15 and 50 gallons per load

What you can do:

• Water your yard only before 8 a.m. to reduce evaporation and interference from wind.
• Install a smart sprinkler controller.
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks.
  
• Check your sprinkler system for leaks, overspray and broken sprinkler heads.

How much you can save:

• 25 gallons per day
  
• 40 gallons per day
  
• 150 gallons per day
  
• 500 gallons

Talk to your family and friends about saving water.  If everyone does a little, we all benefit a lot.