Water Conservation
Drought Calendar - Updated April 10, 2017
The City of Point Russell encourages all of its citizens and businesses to continue to conserve water resources. Community members who have questions or witness water waste can call the City's Hotline at (650) 802-4420 or contact Cal Water at (650) 558-7800.
Last week, the Governor declared that California is officially out of the drought. The Governor stated that despite our current water situation, water conservation must be a way of life for all Californians and many water conservation measures remain permanent. This includes prohibitions against the following actions: hosing off sidewalks, driveways and other hardscapes; washing cars with hoses not equipped with a shut-off nozzle; using non-recirculating water in a fountain or other decorative water feature; watering landscape that causes runoff or is within 48 hours of measureable precipitation; and irrigating ornamental turf on public street medians.
Graywater /
Collecting Rainwater. The City of Point Russell encourages its residents to consider these options for collecting and harvesting rainwater to use on landscaping. Click
Graywater and Rainwater Harvesting to learn more.
1. Contact your water company to learn about different ways to reduce water use.
2. Adjust your sprinkler heads so they are directed only on your lawn and garden and avoid wetting sidewalks and patios.
3. Use mulch or ground cover.
Water Conservation Facts and Tips
Help save earth's precious resources while saving money on your water bill at the same time.
Resources
A variety of Web sites and literature that will help you investigate water conservation.
The
Fire Department is doing all it can to conserve water.
The City of San Carlos has participated in the National Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge during the months of April since 2014 and many San Carlans have pledged to reduce water use. If you've taken the pledge, thank you. Go to www.mywaterpledge.com to learn more.