PRODUCTION & CONSERVATION

Below are ways that you can do to help conserve water

• Make sure your water lines and hoses do not have any leaks

• Repair plumbing leaks within 24 hours of discovery.

• Hoses must be equipped with shut-off nozzles

• Minimize water use during the hours of 12pm-6pm

• Do not indiscriminately run water

• Do not use your sprinkler between 10am-8pm

• Limit outdoor irrigation of ornamental landscapes or turf to no more than 2 days a week.

• Sweep paved surfaces instead of washing them

• Use a car wash that utilizes recycled water

• Use drought tolerant plants  http://www.santacruz.watersavingplants.com/

• Use low flow toilets and shower fixtures

• Shorten wash cycles

• Select energy effecient dishwashers and washing machines

• How much water do you use online Calculator: http://www.home-water-works.org/calculator

• Learn about rainwater collection and grey water recycling!! 

  • http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4693653_rain-water-collection-system-work.html

  • http://centralcoastgreywater.org/

  • Rain barrels can be purchased at Home Depot, Alladin Nursery, Scotts Valley Sprinkler, San Lorenzo Lumber & Mountain Feed & Farm Supply

• Learn about design a drought resistant garden!  http://www.ehow.com/how_2377598_design-drought_tolerant-garden.html

• Keep tabs on the status of the drought in California:  http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Home/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?CA

Thank you for being a part of the solution through your continued water awareness and conservation efforts!!