ARE WE IN A WATER CRISIS?
According to the City of Los Angeles Emergency Water Conservation Plan... We are! http://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/ladwp001257.jsp
Your street address determines the days on which watering with sprinklers is permitted:
Odd number: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Even numbers: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays
Sprinkler use is allowed before 9:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m. only, for up to 8 minutes per station per watering day. Customers with water-conserving nozzles (rotors and multi-stream rotary heads) are allowed two- 15 minute cycles each watering day.
10 Practical water saving tips to help you conserve water
- When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.
- Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
- Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street.
- We're more likely to notice leaks indoors, but don't forget to check outdoor faucets, sprinklers and hoses for leaks.
- Upgrade older toilets with water efficient models.
- Teach your children to turn off faucets tightly after each use.
- Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you'll save up to 150 gallons per month
- Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway and sidewalk and save water every time
- Designate one glass for your drinking water each day or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash.
- Don't use running water to thaw food. Defrost food in the refrigerator for water efficiency and food safety.
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