Mandated Water Cut-Back in California

California’s drought was declared a drought emergency in January 2014, and things have only gotten worse since then. On April 1, Governor Jerry Brown announced a mandate that requires all California towns and cities to decrease their water use by a whopping 25% when compared with 2013 usage.

How do we do this? How do we cut down on our water usage? There are many things that you can do:

Water Rebate Programs:

Many California water districts have water rebate programs that allow you to get a rebate on some of the cost of your irrigation materials and plants. This way you’re using less of California’s water and getting some money for doing so. It’s is a win-win situation. These programs are great to take advantage of while we are in this drought.

Water-Cutting Strategies:

• Get drought tolerant plants
• Get a free irrigation audit and consider updating your system
• Invest in low-flush toilets
• Monitor your utility bill
• Install faucet aerators
• Insulate water pipes
• Only wash full loads of clothes
• Use mulch around trees and plants
• Have your house inspected for leaks

Stay Informed:

Just like the governor just announced the statewide mandated water cut-back this April, there are always drought updates that we should all be aware of. Here are some great resources for staying informed about the California drought:

• Californiadrought.org
• United States Drought Monitor
• CAdrought.com
• US Drought Portal
• CA.gov/drought

This mandated water cut-back is new for all of us here in California. We all have to do what we can to reduce California’s water use. Call Western Landscape Maintenance Plus today for your free tree inspection at 888-829-8333 or email us at info@westernlandscapemaintenance.com.

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