Water Efficiency Tips in Southern California

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If you can purchase a water efficient clothes washer, do it. If not, you can still save water by only doing full loads, and washing darks with cold water. These tips will save you cost on energy as well.

Make Washing Clothes More Efficient

M a k e W a s h i n g D i s h e s M o r e E f f i c i e n t

Use the dishwasher only when it is full, and purchase a more efficient dishwasher if

possible (this will save money and water in the long run). Wash dishes with two

reservoirs, one for washing, one for rinsing. If you must let the faucet run, there are

inexpensive aerators that will reduce the amount of water flow.

Generally speaking, don’t let the water run when possible. Wash vegetables in a pan of water and thaw food overnight. Don’t use oversized pans.

Become a Water Efficient Chef

After you wash your vegetables, or rinse your pots, and pans use that water to water your plants.

Recycle Water

The bathroom is where a lot of the water is wasted. If it’s in the budget, install new hardware, California will thank you, and it pays itself back.

Install Efficient Toilet, Shower Heads, and

Faucets

Shaving, brushing teeth, even washing your hands with soap

before lathering can save water.

Don’t Let the Water Run

Cooler temperatures mean less water evaporates.

Water in the Morning or at

Night

A hose is so useful for cleaning outside and washing cars, but a broom or a sponge

and a bucket will suffice.

Use Hose Alternatives for

Outdoor Projects

Drip irrigation system can save both time and water, and

if it’s in the budget install a smart automatic timer that won’t water when it rains.

Irrigation System For Watering

Desert plants are drought resistant, require little to no

watering

Southern California is a Desert, Use Desert Flora