Every type of business- those with or without landscaping, from industrial to store-front-can save water and cut down on water bills with just a few simple steps. Not only will water conservation help guarantee a reliable water source in coming years, but it is also fiscally responsible. Conserving water is good business for us all.
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Water conservation for businesses
Water Conservation Tips for Your Business
Designate a water efficiency coordinator
Develop a plan
Educate and involve employees in water efficiency efforts
Determine how and where you use water
Detect and repair all leaks. If a leak is located, repair it as soon as possible
Install water-saving devices
In hot, dry areas such as the Santa Clarita Valley, landscape irrigation can account for up to 50 percent of summer water use for businesses.
There are many methods that can reduce the amount of water used in a landscape and still maintain an attractive, healthy landscape.
Low-water use landscape designs using drought-tolerant plants
Efficient irrigation systems
Minimized turf areas
Soil improvements and mulch
Regular maintenance and adjustment of irrigation systems and controllers
Scheduling irrigation during early morning or late evening
Dedicated landscape water meters for monitoring of water budget and leak detection
Questions? Contact CLWA’s Water Conservation Coordinator, Tom Hawes at (661) 513-1253 or thawes@clwa.org.
