Conservation Corner

With a growing population and limited water resources, water conservation has become an integral planning and operational component.

The district was one of the original signatories of the California Urban Water Conservation Council Memorandum of Understanding and is implementing 14 conservation Best Management Practices. These efforts are expected to save at least 8,000 acre feet by 2010. Read more about Conservation at EMWD...

Section Highlights
Use Water Wisely EMWD ordinance 72.23 has recently been adopted - and brings with it stricter standards for landscape water use. To learn more about the ordinance, its penalties, and information about water-efficient landscaping, visit www.usewaterwisely.org.
Rebate Programs From artificial turf to ultra low-flush toilets, we have a great program of rebates for commercial and residential clients. - See Commercial Rebates - See Multi-family Rebates - See Residential Rebates
California's Water - With Huell Howser Huell is at it again: investigating water history and issues in California. You won't want to miss this fascinating PBS program. - Learn more and watch this month's segment online...
A Summer Must: Only Water After Dusk Watering at night saves water and helps plants rehydrate during the cool of eveningl. Set your sprinklers accordingly or log on to www.bewaterwise.com and use the Watering Calculator to set your own custom watering schedule.
EMWD Ordinances There are two ordinances that concern water conservation and landscape water procurement. See the EMWD Ordinance page...
California Friendly Landscaping Slideshow: Featuring KB Home and Shea Homes. Photos courtesy of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. - View the Slideshow (8.5MG Acrobat pdf)  Note: This file is very large. If you are using the Internet Explorer web browser, right click on the link and use the "Save Target As..." option to download the file to your computer.
Conservation Resources Take a moment to check our list of conservation information resources. See Conservation Resources...
Free Home Water Survey... Let us help you find ways to save water in your home. more...

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