On  January 17th, Governor Brown called on all Californians to reduce water consumption and prepare for a “long, continued, persistent effort to restrain our water usage.†It is important that we all do our part to conserve water during this drought emergency. Making small changes to a number of daily habits will make a difference. Here are some tips from the California Department of Water Resources:
- Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth (saves up to 10 gallons a day).
- Reduce shower time from 10 minutes to 5 minutes (saves about 12.5 gallons a day).
- Run full loads of dishes in your dishwasher (saves about 15 gallons).
- Run full loads of clothes in your washing machine.
The California government is also taking their own steps to help conserve water. Some actions they’re taking include: banning state vehicles to be washed (except for safety or health reasons), slowing down irrigation projects on roadways, and cancelling water-heavy window washing projects. This is truly a statewide, team effort!
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For more helpful tips about conserving water, visit SaveOurH20.org. Also, share your own ideas below on other ways to help conserve water.
Together, we can make a difference in this drought emergency!