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 Water is a precious resource and is an important necessity for our health, the sustainability of the environment, and for the livelihood of our businesses. We all share a responsibility to conserve water and preserve the quality of our water. Look and see what you can do today to
start conserving water for tomorrow. Simple choices can make a big difference!! |
Don’t Be a Drip, Use Water Wisely
Water Conservation tips
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In the Home At work |
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Links for Water Conservation |
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Santa Clara Valley Water District Slow the Flow
San Jose Recycle WaterAnnual Water Quality Report
Living WiseWater Hotlines
Fun Facts
Water Conservation Outreach Events (Watershed Watch Event Calendar)
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Conservation in the Home |
 Water Wise House Calls
- Find those lousy leaks with Water Wise House Calls. Residents can call or apply online for a FREE Water-Wise House Call. A
Santa Clara Valley Water District technician will come to the home, check for leaks, and provide customized water use tips and outdoor watering schedules. Previous participants have lowered their water use by an average of 30 gallons per day, or 11,000 gallons per year. For more information
click here.
High Efficiency Toilet (HET) Rebate - The Santa Clara Valley Water District is offering a rebate of $125.00 to Santa Clara County residents for the replacement of any toilet rated at 3.5 gallons per flush or greater, with a new High Efficiency, or Dual Flush toilet. Only toilet models approved by SCVWD will qualify for the rebate. Prior to receiving application materials, you must obtain approval from the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Call (408) 265-2607, ext. 2554 for rebate approval and to request a rebate application (an on-site inspection may be required to receive approval). Visit www.valleywater.org for more information.
 Residential Washing Machine Rebates -Clothes Washers are responsible for up to 20% of the average household’s annual water consumption. The Santa Clara Valley Water District is offering a $50 dollar rebate for Energy Star rated washing machines. To request a rebate application call 408-265-2607
X 2554. Pacific Gas and Electric is offering an additional rebate. Visit http www.pge.com for details.
Water Efficient Landscaping Workshops - Offered each spring to Santa Clara County residents are workshops that cover practical information such as water-saving garden design, plant selection and landscape maintenance. The classes are taught by landscape experts. Please check our website
for the next available dates if you are interested in attending the Spring 2004 workshops. If you have any questions, please call the Water Conservation Hotline at (408) 265-2607, ext. 2554. Or, send us an e-mail.
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Water Conservation at Work |
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 Borrow Water Meters - Commercial and industrial customers can borrow water meters from the city to track water use and identify water conservation opportunities. There is a $50 deposit per meter with a 1-year loan period. Full deposit is returned upon verification that the meter is
returned in proper working order. Call the Utility Engineering Section at (408) 586-2605 for additional information.
Commercial Clothes Washer Rebate Program - The Santa Clara Valley Water District is offering rebates of up to $350 per unit on purchased and leased high-efficiency commercial washing machines. To find out more about the program click here on how to
participate and clean up on the savings.
 Irrigation Technical Assistance Program (ITAP) – Did you know that landscape irrigation can account for over 50 percent of your business’ total water usage. To find out how you can reduce that amount, visit
Santa Clara Valley Water District Website or call the
conservation hotline at (408) 265-2607, ext. 2257, for a large turf water survey. If your business is eligible, a landscape professional will visit your site, evaluate your irrigation system and recommend further water saving techniques.
Water Efficient Technologies (WET) Program – Want to lower your water, sewer or energy costs? The Santa Clara Valley Water District and the City of San Jose offer rebates to any business that makes process changes that
conserve water and reduce wastewater flows. Call (408) 265-2607 ext. 2951 for more information.
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Water Hotlines |
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City of Milpitas Water Conservation
and Urban Runoff Hotline: (408) 586-2605City of San Jose Distribution Hotline: (408) 277-2600
Santa Clara Valley Water District: (408) 265-2607, ext. 2554
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Fun Facts |
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Did you know…
…If everyone in the US flushed one less time per day, we could conserve a lakeful of water?
…If one person in every four avoided the free glass of water at a restaurant, we would conserve more than 26 million gallons of water?
…A faucet drip or invisible toilet leak that total only two tablespoons a minute come to 15 gallons a day? That’s 5460 wasted gallons of water a year!!
...The City of Milpitas is here to serve all MILPITAS RESIDENTS by providing water conservation information?
Preparing For the Summer
- Delay, if possible, any new landscaping until fall
- If you need to plant landscaping, plant by mid-April and use plants from the WaterWise plant list
- If you have an underground irrigation system, check the system for leaks, broken or misdirected heads or for misting. Misting heads are caused by too much pressure and can be corrected with a pressure reduction valve.
- Add mulch up to four inches deep to shrub beds to retain moisture.
- Do not fertilize grass after May 1.
- If you are buying a new home, be sure the builder provides at least 6 inches of good quality soil for all landscaped areas.
- If you have less than 6 inches of soil at your home, top dress with * two * inches of Dillo Dirt once a year to build up the soil depth
- Purchase a rain barrel or a complete rainwater harvesting system
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