Solano County Helps Residents Conserve Water

June 25, 2014

Solano County is taking action to reduce the amount of water it uses at County facilities. We also encourage residents to help reserve this precious natural resource by following some simple water saving tips in our "Water Conservation Guide." Check it out.

As youknow, California is experiencing a drought.  Governor Jerry Brown is asking all Californian's for a voluntary 20 percent water reduction.  Use this worksheet and these helpful tips to start conserving water today!

>> Download the Water Conservation Guide

HOW SOLANO COUNTY CONSERVES WATER
Solano County's Facility Operations minimizes water use by using drip irrigation systems, efficient sprinkler heads and automated water systems to reduce watering durations, helping the County conserve approximately 400,000 gallons of water annually.  In addition, the installation of efficient toilets, faucets with run-time control and low-flow aerators for sinks are included in the new construction and facility renewal projects.rt conserving water today!

CONSERVING WATER AT HOME

Inside Your Home
-- Take shorter showers
-- Turn off the faucet when you brush your teeth and shave
-- Check for leaks in toilets and appliances and fix them right away
-- Only run full loads of dishes and full loads of laundry

Outside Your Home
-- Leave grass clippings on the lawn to prevent evaporation
-- Set mower to highest setting, encouraging deeper roots
-- Sweep the driveway and sidewalk, don’t use a hose
-- Cover your pool to prevent evaporation and heat gain
-- Water with the weather and program your irrigation timer
-- Consider water wise landscaping to replace a thirsty lawn
-- Use a carwash - it uses recycled water

ADDITIONAL WATER CONSERVATION RESOURCES
Water is California’s most precious natural resource.  Check out the following links for more information:

Solano County Water Agency - www.solanosaveswater.org  
Save Our Water - www.saveourh2o.org
California Department of Water Resources - www.water.ca.gov
Bay-Friendly Landscaping and Gardening Coalition - www.loseyourlawn.org