Water Conservation
REBATES!
Golden State Water offers Water Conservation Rebates through the Southern California WaterSmart Program. Rebate availabilty changes often, so visit www.socalwatersmart.com/index.php for up to the minute information and current offers. Rebates for items such as smart controllers, rotating sprinkler nozzles, high efficiency washers and toilets can save you money...Today! Golden State Water Customers are now eligible for $1/square foot rebate on TURF REMOVAL!
http://www.socalwatersmart.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77&Itemid=102
Tired of watering the parkway in front of your house? Check out the website today! Be sure to follow the instructions to ensure your maximum rebate. Questions? Call 888-376-3314.
Design Ideas and Options
The Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council partnered with several sponsors to create a "Green Street" in the Sun Valley community of Los Angeles. Along with under-street infiltration devices, the project created bioswales in the public parkway and redesigned front yards to be water-wise! Watch the slideshow to see examples and techniques that not only save money through reduced water use, but increase infiltration into the soil and reduce pollutant loads into the stormwater system and ocean. With the help of a qualified landscape professional, you can do this too!
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Water Usage Calculator
What can you do besides TURF GRASS?
Golden State Water's Water Wise Demonstration Garden
Interested in creating a water-wise landscape? Check out the link below to the AquaSave-designed demonstration garden, located at Golden State Water's San Dimas facility on Foothill Boulevard. This link describes the work involved with pre-construction and building of this type of project. Also, several video links show the project from start to finish! www.aquasave.us/gardens.html
Monthly Tours of the Water Conservation Garden
Golden State Water Company is conducting Monthly Tours of the Water Conservation Garden at the Golden State Water Company Headquarters located at 680 Foothill Blvd. in San Dimas.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
If you would like to register for a tour, please contact:
Albert E. Frias
Conservation Coordinator
Golden State Water Company
Office: (909) 394-3600 , Ext. 745
e-mail: Albert Frias (AlbertFrias@gswater.com)
For additional information or questions, please contact:
Bob Baier - Arborist, Agronomist, CPLIA, CLT, PCA
Technical Director - AQUASave - "The Smart Irrigation Network"
Direct - 1077 E. PACIFIC COAST HWY #342, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
Cell Ph [714] 904-7826 / Fx [562] 596-7734 / bbaier@AquaSave.us
Non-Essential Water Uses
In addition to a required 10% reduction in water use for Golden State customers, several non-essential water uses are required to cease. Customers who repeatedly violate these restrictions will receive a written warning and may be subject to fines by GSWC. Some examples of include:
Use of water which results in flooding or run-off into gutters, waterways, patios, driveways or streets.
Use of water for washing vehicles without a shut-off nozzle.
Use of water for hosing down hard surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways and patios.
Restricts watering outside landscape from 8am - 7 pm and for no more than 15 minutes per station by automatic sprinklers.
Helpful Links and Useful Information
Links for Additional Information
Las Pilitas Nursery- Comprehensive plant lists with photos, tons of great information.
Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden-vist in Claremont!
Chino Basin Water Conservation District- visit their demonstration garden in Montclair!
Coachella Valley Water District-Great Informational site.
Do you have a great site we should link to? Email it lmonreal@ci.san-dimas.ca.us!
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