California running dry means less water for agriculture, economic losses and fewer recreational options. We hear a lot about conservation, but what does it really mean to conserve water? Here are three tips for things you can do. Consider a low-flow showerheadKB Homes' Craig LeMessieur says that you can expect to waste less water with every shower you take when using a low-flow showerhead. He said that KB Homes’ sustainability process involves installing the showerheads in new homes they are building in our area. Install a drip irrigation system with rain sensors and native plantsDoing so can save about 30,000 gallons of water per year, about the size of three residential-sized swimming pools.Consider replacing the grass on your lawnDid you know that the City of Sacramento offers up to two hours of free landscaping advice and could be paying you to replace your grass? "The City of Sacramento provides rebates to residents and businesses for converting their turf to water-wise and drought-friendly landscape," Roshini Das with the city said. Das said that for most residents, 60% of their water use goes into their sprinkler system and for maintaining their grass.Adding mulch to your yard plants will also keep more water in the ground and avoid loss from evaporation.
California running dry means less water for agriculture, economic losses and fewer recreational options. We hear a lot about conservation, but what does it really mean to conserve water?
Here are three tips for things you can do.
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Consider a low-flow showerhead
KB Homes' Craig LeMessieur says that you can expect to waste less water with every shower you take when using a low-flow showerhead. He said that KB Homes’ sustainability process involves installing the showerheads in new homes they are building in our area.
Install a drip irrigation system with rain sensors and native plants
Doing so can save about 30,000 gallons of water per year, about the size of three residential-sized swimming pools.
Consider replacing the grass on your lawn
Did you know that the City of Sacramento offers up to two hours of free landscaping advice and could be paying you to replace your grass?
"The City of Sacramento provides rebates to residents and businesses for converting their turf to water-wise and drought-friendly landscape," Roshini Das with the city said.
Das said that for most residents, 60% of their water use goes into their sprinkler system and for maintaining their grass.
Adding mulch to your yard plants will also keep more water in the ground and avoid loss from evaporation.
May 15, 2021 at 09:47AM
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Running Dry: How to impact water use at home with these tips - KCRA Sacramento
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