Make 2025 the year you make water conservation a way of life.
Water conservation has grown from a seasonal necessity to a year-round commitment in the region. Doing the work efficiently requires learning about the importance of water conservation and everyone’s participation through efforts inside and outside the home.
Here are some tips to be more water-efficient this year Ways to Conserve Inside:
- Shorten your shower by a few minutes or install a water- efficient shower head.
- Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth and shaving.
- Wash only full loads of dishes and laundry.
- Check your faucets and toilets for leaks frequently.
- Thaw food in the fridge, rather than under running water.
- Replace appliances/fixtures with water-efficient models.
Ways to Conserve Outside:
- Keep your sprinklers off after it rains for two to three days.
- Adjust your sprinklers with the seasons using CVWD’s watering guide at www.cvwd.org/watering-guide for recommended irrigation times.
- Use a broom to clean patios, walkways, and driveways instead of the garden hose.
- Turn off your sprinklers on windy days to avoid water waste.
- Use mulch in your garden to help plants retain water.
- Incorporate drought-tolerant native plants in your garden that require less water.
- Apply water in the early morning or evening hours to minimize loss through evaporation, especially when temperatures are high.
Ways to Take Advantage of Available Rebates
CVWD offers rebate incentives to residential, HOA, and commercial customers that assist those who want to reduce their water usage. Customers can enjoy various discount programs, such as
- Turf Conversion Rebate Program
- Free Hunter Pro-C Solar Sync Smart Irrigation Controller
- Residential Rotary Nozzle Rebate Program
- Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller
- Flume Smart Home Water Monitor
- Plus more!
Visit cvwd.org/rebates for program details.
