WATER CONSERVATION A MUST

The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), a coalition of 450 public agencies, has launched a statewide effort, entitled "California's Water: A Crisis We Can't Ignore," to educate Californians about critical challenges now confronting the state's water supply and delivery system.

For more information click on link below:

http://www.calwatercrisis.org 

Water Conservation should be a part of our daily routine and if we all work together we can achieve this and not disrupt an excellent quality of life.

HERE IS A LIST OF TEN RECOMMENDED WATER CONSERVATION TIPS.

1. Reduce irrigation by 20%.

2. Find and repair leaks now.

3. Inspect and tune-up irrigation system monthly.

4. Irrigate between midnight and 6:00 a.m. to reduce water loss from evaporation and wind.

5. Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveway, deck or patio.

6. Use a bucket and a hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle when you wash the car, or take your car to a carwash that recycles.

7. Cover pools and hot-tubs to reduce evaporation.

8. Use front-load washing machines.

9. Run the dishwasher and clothes washer with full loads only.

10. Prevent and report water waste.

West Valley Water District Board of Directors approves Stage II Water Alert   The West Valley Water District is one of several local water purveyors in this region.  They provide water to approximately 50,000 residents.  Those service areas include the community of Bloomington and portions of the Cities of Colton, Rialto and Fontana.   Due to the extended drought the Board of Directors at their regularly scheduled meeting of October 21, 2004, enacted a Stage II Water Alert.  The District took this action to make their customers aware of the drought.  They are asking customers to start using conservation measures that include a 10% reduction in their water consumption over their last year’s usage. Some ways to conserve would include curtailing water use for non-essential uses such as washing down sidewalks, driveways, patios or any hard surface.  Using an automatic positive shut off trigger nozzles when washing their vehicles and setting the lawn sprinklers to run at night, making sure they are watering the lawn not the sidewalks and streets.  With the adoption of the water conservation policy, the District has policy powers and the ability to assess penalties and fines for misuse and wasting of water.    There are other measures that can be used to reduce water consumption and information can be obtained at the Water District along with a copy of the District’s Article 24, Water Conservation.  You can reach the District by phone, (909) 875-1804 or stop by their office at 855 W. Baseline Rd., Rialto, CA 92377.   For the District's Article 24 regarding Water Conservation please click on the link below: Click here:   Article 24   Below are conservation tips and websites that deal with water conservation.

www.h2ouse.org   This website was developed by the California Urban Water Conservation Council under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Council is a consensus-based partnership of over 315 urban water suppliers, public advocacy organizations, and other interested parties concerned with water supply and conservation of natural resources in California. The Council was created to oversee the 1991 Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Urban Water Conservation in California, which sets forth Best Management Practices for the efficient use of water in urban areas in the state.     www.usewaterwisely.com   The mission of the Water Education - Water Awareness Committee is to promote the efficient use of water and to increase public awareness of the importance of water in Southern California.     www.bewaterwise.com   Learn how to create and maintain a beautiful and not-so-thirsty garden through these easy-to-use online guides like: Southern California Heritage Gardening Guide Fire-resistant California Friendly plants BeWaterWise.com Watering Calculator

Conservation Tips

• Take shorter showers. A one- or two-minute reduction can save up to 700 gallons a month. Also, consider installing low-flow showerheads that can save 500 to 800 gallons a month.
• If you don't already have an Ultra Low-Flush toilet, put one in! Older toilets can use up to seven gallons per flush. The ULF toilets, using only 1.6 gallons or less per flush, can save your household up to 20 percent on total indoor water consumption for a family of four.
• Capture what you can! While waiting for hot water to reach your tap, catch the flow in a watering can to use later around the house or garden. This activity, which requires very little effort, saves 200 to 300 gallons a month.
• Stop the flow! While brushing your teeth, doing dishes by hand, shaving or washing the car, don't let the water run freely from the hose. Hundreds of gallons a month can be saved.
• Water your lawn only when it needs it. Step on your grass. If it springs back when you lift your foot, it doesn't need water. Accordingly, set your sprinklers for more days in between watering. This saves 750 to 1,500 gallons a month. In times of drought, water with a hose.
• Fix leaky faucets and plumbing joints. Savings of 20 gallons a day for every leak stopped will be achieved.
• When washing dishes and clothes, run only full loads. Between 300 and 800 gallons a month in savings.
• Get some exercise! Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks. This effort saves 150 gallons or more each time.
• Adjust your sprinklers so that the grass is getting watered, not the sidewalks, driveway or gutter! Saves 500 gallons a month.

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