At Experts In Your Home, we not only aim to deliver top-notch services to our clients but also provide them with timely and beneficial information concerning their homes and lifestyles. Given the ongoing drought in California, Governor Jerry Brown has imposed water reduction measures. Below is a summary of what you should know, along with some conservation pointers you can begin implementing right away. Posted by: Chico Enterprise-Record State-Ordered Water Reductions to Reduce Butte County Residents’ Water Usage Governor Jerry Brown has mandated a 25 percent reduction in water usage in California, although the specifics will be clarified once the state water board establishes the regulations in May.
To meet the governor’s directive of reducing water consumption by 25 percent compared to 2013 levels, the State Water Resources Control Board will enact emergency water guidelines during its May 5 board meeting, according to board spokesperson George Kostyrko. Before the board’s decision, there will be a 10-day public review period.
Kostyrko emphasized the severity of the state’s situation and highlighted conservation as the most effective method to extend water resources.
“We’re urging residents to be extremely mindful of the fact that we are experiencing the fourth year of a drought,” he stated.
Kostyrko pointed out that outdoor water usage constitutes between 50 to 80 percent of urban water consumption. Achieving the 25 percent reduction goal should be feasible if individuals limit lawn watering to once a week and reduce watering of trees and shrubs.
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In addition to curtailing lawn, tree, and shrub watering, there are several actions you and your family can undertake immediately to aid in water conservation.
Here are some suggestions for implementing around your household:
- Adjust your watering schedule based on fluctuating weather conditions.
- When purchasing a new washing machine, opt for a high-efficiency model, which uses 35-50% less water.
- Run the dishwasher only when it’s fully loaded.
- Install a faucet aerator to reduce water usage to 1 gallon per minute. If you don’t have one, Cal Water offers them to customers at no cost as part of its conservation kits.
- Shorten your shower duration – every minute saved can conserve up to 75 gallons per month.
- Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth to save 70 gallons per month.
- Consider taking your car to a car wash that recycles water instead of washing it in your driveway, which can consume up to 10 gallons of water per minute.
- Address leaky faucets promptly, as a faucet dripping five times a minute can waste over 200 gallons annually. [Source: California Water Service Company]
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We urge you to play your part in water conservation efforts. Every drop matters! For your next home service or repair needs, contact Experts In Your Home.