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Use only as much water as your yard needs. If your grass springs back when you step on it, it doesn’t need to be watered.
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Water your yard only in the morning or evening to reduce evaporation.
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Use a broom to clean sidewalks and driveways instead of a hose. You can save up to 150 gallons of water.
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Replace a portion of your lawn with California Friendly, drought-tolerant plants. This can save you up to 1,800 gallons per month.
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Fix leaky faucets, plumbing, and sprinklers. Saves up to 500 gallons per month.
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Install a “smart” sprinkler controller that determines the correct amount of water based on your plants and the weather conditions.
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Instead of using a hose to wash your car, use a bucket and shut-off spray nozzle. Or better yet, take your car to a car wash that utilizes recirculated water.
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Make sure your sprinklers are aimed on the grass and plants.
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Run only full dishwasher and washing machine loads. This can save you up to 800 gallons per month.
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Install a high-efficiency washer to save water and energy. To learn more about available rebates, visit SoCalWaterSmart
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Install a water efficient faucet sink aerator and turn off water when shaving or brushing your teeth. Saves 5 gallons per day.
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Check your faucets, plumbing joints and sprinkler systems to make sure you aren’t wasting water. A leaky faucet can waste up to 20 gallons per day.
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Shorten your showers to 5 minutes or less using a low-flow showerhead that you can easily install. Even a two-minute reduction can save you up to 700 gallons of water per month.
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Upgrade to a high-efficiency or ultra-high-efficiency toilet, which use 1.2 – 0.8 gallons per flush as compared to older models that use 3-5 gallons per flush.
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Use a bucket while washing vegetables and use that captured water for watering outdoor plants.
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For interactive tips, visit Save Our Water.