Mandatory, countywide water conservation measures go into effect on June 1, 2015 which will limit landscape irrigation to two days per week. These new limits on watering are the result of a recent vote by the San Diego County Water Authority.
They were reacting to state cuts and a reduction in water from the Colorado River watershed. Although San Diego has increased their water supply through independent sources, they are not exempt from the state’s executive order requiring an immediate 25 percent statewide reduction in urban water use.
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As the infographic below shows, we can lower our water use during this time of severe drought by installing low-flow toilets, shower heads and fixtures in our homes. This is something we will have to do by January 1, 2017 if our homes were built before 1994. These changes will help save water, but our landscaping accounts for over 50% of our homes’ total water usage.
For ways to cut back the water use in your home and landscape, take a look at the San Diego County Water Authority’s website. They have great tips, classes and even incentives to help lower your water usage. Here are some ideas for creating a beautiful yard and saving water with a little help from the San Diego County Water Authority.
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