For residents who live in condominiums and apartments, here is some helpful information on how to save water and money.
Turn off water when brushing teeth
Save 3 gallons per day
Shorten your shower by 2 minutes
Save 5 gallons per day
Wash only full loads of laundry
Save 50 gallons per day
Use garbage can instead of garbage disposal
Save 1 gallon per day
Water before 8 a.m.
Save 25 gallons per day
Check for sprinkler leaks and breaks
Save 500 gallons per day
Use a water-saving hose nozzle
Save 7,500 gallons per day
Use a broom to clean driveway
Save 150 gallon per day
Use organic mulch in your garden
Save hundreds of gallons per year
Get California-friendly plants
Save hundreds of gallons per year
If you are a property or community manager looking for ways to save water or update for multiple accounts, please refer to these links:
A multi-family water budget is calculated based on the number of units, residents, pools, recreation rooms, and common landscaped areas on the same water meter. If your property needs a higher water allocation than the standard budget, you can request a variance. Please complete one worksheet per property to update your water budget: Multi-family property variance request form
This guidebook outlines effective practices to help increase and maintain water use efficiency at your property. Start by implementing a preventative maintenance program to detect indoor and outdoor leaks early: Multi-family property guidebook
Rebates are available for turf removal, weather-based irrigation controllers, rotating spray nozzles, and more. Take advantage of these incentives to upgrade your landscape and increase water efficiency.
