Water Conservation

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Suburban Waters Systems Stage 1 Conservation Restrictions

Over the past year rainfall and snowfall in California have been extremely low, much of the state is experiencing extreme drought, and water sources are being strained. By only using as much water as required and avoiding water waste you can help our community weather the drought. You can join your neighbors avoiding water waste by following these best practices.

The following provisions are examples of prohibited, nonessential, and/ or unauthorized water use:

Use of potable water for more than minimal landscaping, as defined in the landscaping regulated of the jurisdiction or as described in Article 10.8 of the California Government Code in connection with new construction;
Excessive use of water: when utility has notified the customer in writing to repair a broken or defective plumbing, sprinkler, watering or irrigation system and the customer has failed to effect such repairs within five business days, the utility may install a flow restriction device;
Use of potable water which results in flooding or runoff in gutters or streets;
Individual private washing of cars with a hose except with the use of positive action shut-off nozzle. Use of potable water for washing commercial aircraft, cars, buses, boats, trailers, or other commercial vehicles at any time, except at commercial or fleet vehicle or boat washing facilities operated at a fixed location where equipment using water is properly maintained to avoid wasteful use;
Use of potable water for washing buildings, structures, driveways, patios, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas, except in the case where health and safety are at risk;
Use of potable water to irrigate turf, lawns, gardens, or ornamental landscaping by means other than drip irrigation, or hand watering without quick acting positive action shut-off nozzles, on a specific schedule, for example: 1) before 8:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. 2) every other day; or 3) selected days of the week;
Use of potable water for street cleaning with trucks, except for initial wash-down for construction purposes (if street sweeping is not feasible), or to protect the health and safety of the public;
Use of potable water for construction purposes, such as consolidation of backffill, dust control, or other uses unless no other source of water or other method can be used.
Use of potable water for construction purposes unless no other source of water or other method can be used;
Use of potable water for street cleaning;
Operation of commercial car washes without recycling at least 50% of the potable water used per cycle;
Use of potable water for watering outside plants, lawn, landscape and turf areas during certain hours if and when specified in Schedule No. 14.1 when the schedule is in effect;
Use of potable water for decorative fountains or the filling or topping off of decorative lakes or ponds. Exceptions are made for those decorative fountains, lakes, or ponds which utilize recycled water;
Use of potable water for the filling or refilling of swimming pools.
Service of water by any restaurant except upon the request of a patron; and
Use of potable water to flush hydrants, except where required for public health or safety.

Suburban Water Systems has a Drought Contingency Plan that limits your irrigation of outside landscapes or turf with potable water to three days per week. If your house number or business address ends in an even number, like 532 , 4298 or 8266, water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; odd numbered addresses Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. What about Fridays? We all take a break. No watering on Friday. Yards will still have enough water to keep them healthy and attractive. For governmental entities irrigating parks, please make sure a station is watered only 3 times per week. There is currently not a time limit on how long you can water, but we recommend you water for the appropriate amount of time to prevent pooling or runoff. Irrigating of landscape is prohibited between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Suburban Water Systems’ Water Conservation and Rationing Plan is described in our Tariffs and Rates Rule 14.1 document (PDF). We also encourage you to take advantage of conservation programs available on our web site.

Urban Water Management Plan 2020

Suburban Water Systems’ Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) has been prepared consistent with the requirements under Water Code Sections 10610 through 10656 of the Urban Water Management Planning Act (Act) and its amendments. The Act requires that “every urban water supplier providing water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually, to prepare and adopt, in accordance with prescribed requirements, an urban water management plan.” These plans support the Suburban Water Systems’ long-term resource planning to ensure adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future water needs.

Ways that Suburban Water Systems customers can save water

Water Saving Rebates

Water Saving Rebates are available for numerous rebates such as clothes washers, irrigation controllers, and more. Visit www.socalwatersmart.com and choose “Residential Rebates” to apply. You will need your account # to fill out the online rebate application.

Free Landscape Workshops – Save Time, Save Money and Save Water

FREE LANDSCAPE CLASSES are offered by the Metropolitan Water District for Suburban Water Systems customers! Visit the website below for schedule, more information, and to register for classes.

Turf Transformation

For more conservation tips and ideas please visit: www.bewaterwise.com or call Suburban Water Systems’ Water Conservation Manager at: 626-543-2542.

Suburban Landscape Classes and Webinars

Suburban Water Systems periodically offers landscape classes and webinars on a variety of topics.

View available classes and visit the sign up form to register.

Check out these new videos to help you locate leaks and save water on your landscaping

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