The suggestions below will help you save water both indoors and outdoors.
Use these tips to help you save water and save money!
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Outdoor Tips
Simple Outdoor Water-Saving Tips
- Water only when necessary - saves 1,100 gallons per irrigation cycle.
- Water in the early morning, before 8 a.m., to reduce evaporation and interference from the wind - saves 25 gallons per day.
- Check sprinkler system for leaks, overspray and broken sprinkler heads - saves 500 gallons per month.
- Turn off hoses run when not in use and use a water-saving hoze nozzle instead - saves up to 7,500 gallons per year.
- Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks - saves 150 gallons each time.
Irrigation and Landscape Upgrades
- Install a “smart” sprinkler controller - saves 40 gallons per irrigation cycle.
- Place organic mulch throughout garden to reduce evaporation, even soil temperatures and inhibit weed growth - save hundreds of gallons per year.
- Replace thirsty plants with California Friendly drought-resistant varieties - saves hundreds of gallons each year per plant.
Helping You Be Always Water Smart
- We make leak adjustments when you fix leaks promptly. Save your receipts and then call (949) 453-5300 to request.
- IRWD prepares a suggested weekly irrigation schedule for use when programing your sprinkler controller to help you keep your outdoor water use within allocation.
- We offer rebates toward the purchase of “smart” sprinkler controllers and water-efficient rotating nozzles for pop up spray heads.
- IRWD provides free water-saving hose nozzles at the IRWD Sand Canyon office during business hours.
- We can conduct free home water use efficiency surveys. Call (949) 453-5581 to schedule.
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Suggested Monthly Watering Schedule
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Indoor Tips
Simple Indoor Water-Saving Tips
- Turn off the water when you brush your teeth - saves 3 gallons per day.
- Shorten your showers by two minutes - saves 5 gallons per shower.
- Wash only full loads of laundry - saves 15 to 50 gallons per load.
- Use the garbage can instead of the garbage disposal - saves 1 gallon per use.
Plumbing and Fixture Repairs or Upgrades
- Fix leaky faucets - Saves 20 gallons per day.
- Fix leaky toilets - Saves up to 78,000 gallons per year.
- Install high efficiency toilets - Saves up to 4 gallons per flush.
Helping You Become Always Water Smart
- We offer free dye tablets to check for toilet leaks.
- We make leak adjustments when you fix leaks promptly. Save your receipts and then call (949) 453-5300 to request.
- We provide free conservation devices at the IRWD Sand Canyon office during business hours.
- We give rebates toward the purchase of high efficiency toilets and clothes washers.
- We conduct free home water use efficiency surveys. Call (949) 453-5581 to schedule.
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