Do you remember Ricky the Raindrop???

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Did you know that 7.8 billion, yes BILLION gallons of water are used in landscaping in the U.S daily. And 1/2 that is wasted by runoff, evaporation and straight out wasted. That is equal to giving each person on earth 8 glasses of water per day!!! This is crazy!! I know, I know, we have all heard we are in a water crisis, but seem to think its not that bad or it's not happening in our area, or we live by the ocean-we're fine, etc. We have all heard the excuses and we have all used the excuses.

But by doing a few simple and easy things we can save thousands of gallons per month per household. Do the math......that’s a HUGE savings!!!!!

Please don’t forget to conserve water…every day. Even if it rains. California’s main water sources have been severely impacted by record dry conditions. And we’re already using our reserves to supply our everyday water. Our water situation is serious.

But here’s how you can help.

Indoor
* Turn off the water when you brush your teeth = 3 gallons per day

* Shorten your showers by one or two minutes = 5 gallons per day (2 minutes people)

* Fix leaky faucets = 20 gallons per day

* Wash only full loads of laundry = 15 to 50 gallons per load

Talk to your family and friends about saving water. If everyone does a little, we all benefit a lot.


Outdoor
* Water your yard only before 8 a.m. to reduce evaporation and interference from wind = 25 gallons per day (FYI plants only take up water during the evening - so water at night and think about getting a drip watering system installed)

* Install a smart sprinkler controller = 40 gallons per day

* Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks = 150 gallons each time

* Check your sprinkler system for leaks, overspray and broken sprinkler heads = 500 gallons a month


Information from - http://www.bewaterwise.com/tips01.html



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http://www.mwdh2o.com/

http://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/homepage.jsp

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