Home Water Wise How You Can Save Water HOW YOU CAN SAVE WATER Using water wisely ensures that we continue to have a reliable and cost effective water supply in the future. Ā Saving Water Outdoors Use a broom to clean outdoor areas Saves 8-18 gallons per minute Adjust sprinkler heads and fix leaks Saves 12-15 gallons each time you water Use mulch in your planters to reduce evaporation and keep the soil cool Save 20-30 gallons per 1,000 sq. ft. each time you water Set mower blades to 3ā Encourages deeper roots and saves 16-50 gallons per day Install drip irrigation & add a Smart Sprinkler Timer Saves 15 gallons each day you water & saves 24+ gallons per day Plant California Friendly trees and plants Saves 30-60 gallons per 1,000 sq. ft. each day you water Saving Water Indoors The average Californian usesĀ 196 gallons of water per day. Here are some easy ways to reduce water use. Install faucet aerators Saves 1.2 gallons per person per day Wash full loads of clothes and dishes Washer: Saves 15-45 gallons per load Dishwasher: Saves 5-15 gallons per load āāāāāāTurn off water when brushing teeth or shaving Saves 10 gallons per person per day Shower for only 5 minutes Saves 12.5 gallons with a water efficient shower head per shower Install a high-efficiency toilet Saves 19 gallons per person per day Fix leaks Saves 110 gallons each month Water-Smart Landscaping Landscape design and maintenance can and should be water efficient. Make sure your sprinkler system is functioning properly. Adjust your sprinkler schedule to match the season and the weather. Use the Recommended Watering ScheduleĀ for guidance. Use drip irrigation in planter areas. Cover bare soil with mulch to decrease evaporation and increase beautification. Water just before dawn for a healthy garden. Donāt water on windy days. Wind blows water away from where it is needed. Set lawn mower blades higher. Longer grass means less evaporation. Remove invasive plants from your garden. They hurt our environment. Reduce water-thirsty grass and replace with California-FriendlyĀ® plants. Take a Turf Removal Workshop - upcoming workshop dates to come Water Efficient Demonstration Gardens Mesa Water hosts three water-efficient demonstration gardens that feature California-friendly landscaping and other water saving practices such as smart timers, drip irrigation, bioswales and mulch. Mesa Water District 1965 Placentia Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Mesa Water Reliability Facility 1350 Gisler Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 OC Fair Grounds Centennial Farm 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Check for Leaks Your water meter is usually located between the sidewalk and curb under a cement cover. The meter reads straight across, like the odometer on your car. Read only the white numbers (0895). If you are trying to determine if you have a leak, turn off all the water in your home, both indoor and outdoor faucets, and then check the dial for any movement of the low-flow indicator. If there is movement, that indicates a possible leak between the meter and your plumbing system. Low-flow indicatorĀ ā will spin if any water is flowing through the meter. Sweep handĀ ā Each full revolution indicates that one cubic foot of water (7.48 gallons) has passed through the meter. The markings at the outer edge of the dial indicate tenths and hundredths of one cubic foot. Meter RegisterĀ ā Similar to the odometer on your car. The numbers keep a running total of all the water that passes through the meter. It indicates the cubic feet of water that has passed through the meter.Ā Additional Resources BeWaterWise.com This is the Metropolitan Water District's conservation website ā itās a great resource for tips, rebates, and recommended California-friendly plants! Home Water Works TheĀ residential water calculator can estimate your daily and annual water use. Compare your estimated water use against an average home versus an efficient home in your region. Save Our Water Save Our Water is a statewide partnership between the Association of California Water Agencies and the California Department of Water Resources aimed at helping Californians reduce their everyday water use. Be Mesa Water Wise How You Can Save Water Landscape and Gardening Rebates and Incentives Water Conservation Requirements Water Smart Education and Outreach Dry Seasons: What You Need to Know