| Take Advantage of This Complimentary Water Conservation Assistance
Did you know…
- You can save 500-800 gallons of water per month by limiting your shower to ten minutes and using a low-flow showerhead.
- You can cut the amount of water you use to flush the toilet by installing a toilet dam.
- You can save up to 9,000 gallons of water per year by fixing a leaky faucet.
- You can save 300-800 gallons of water per month by only doing full loads of laundry.
- Your shrubs need a different watering schedule than your lawn.
- Your watering schedule needs to be adjusted seasonally.
- Over-watering is the most common cause of lawn and plant disease.
During the complimentary water survey the surveyor will…
- Check your meter to detect leaks
- Check your irrigation system for needed maintenance
- Suggest seasonal adjustments for your individual watering schedule and prepare an individual water budget for your home.
- Check your soil to be sure your watering schedule matches your soil's ability to absorb water.
- Discuss proper lawn maintenance measures such as aeration, dethatching, and proper mowing height.
- Offer tips on low water use landscaping, where appropriate.
- Will review all indoor water using appliances.
- Check for indoor leaks.
- Give a complete educational packet.
- Provide faucet aerators, low-flow showerheads, toilet dams and flappers if needed.
To participate in the program, an adult member of the household who is able to operate the irrigation system must be present to assist the surveyor. It is recommended that your landscape professional (where appropriate) also be present.
Appointments are limited, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Simply call (949) 574-1031.
About our program…
The Wise Water Use Residential Survey Program, offered at no cost, will help you learn how to conserve water and may save you money by reviewing your landscape, irrigation, and indoor plumbing systems.
This special water conservation program is being offered to a targeted group of households whose consumption indicates potential water saving opportunities.
The most important step toward saving water is understanding where your water is currently being used.
An experienced conservation surveyor will help you examine the particular needs of your household. By reviewing your landscape and irrigation systems, this complimentary service can help you and your landscape professional to identify possible ways to conserve water.
Sponsored by:
Mesa Consolidated Water District
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Municipal Water District of Orange County |
