Water Conservation
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2022 Drought Information
Water Shortage Contingency Plan
Urban Water Management Plan
Indoor Tips to Reduce Water Usage
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Action
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Water Savings, in Gallons
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Running dishwasher at full capacity only
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2-4.5 g/load
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Turning off tap when rinsing dishes
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2.5 g/minute
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Turning tap off when brushing teeth
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2 g/minute
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Shortening showers
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2 - 5 g/minute
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Washing only full loads of laundry
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15 – 50 g/load
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Fixing leaky toilets
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30 – 50 g/day, per toilet
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Fixing leaky faucets
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15 – 20 g/day, per leak
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**Source: www.20gallonchallenge.com
Outdoor Tips to Reduce Water Usage
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Action
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Water Savings, in Gallons
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Water yard only before 8 AM or after
8 PM
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20 – 25 g/day
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Adjust sprinklers to prevent overspray
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15 – 25 g/day
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Install drip irrigation system
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20 – 25 g/day
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Remove portions of lawn/replace with drought-tolerant native plants
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30 – 60 g/day per 1,000 square ft
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Upgrade to smart irrigation controller
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40 g/day
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Add 2-3” mulch around trees, plants
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20 – 30 g/day, per 1,000 square ft
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**Source: www.20gallonchallenge.com
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