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San Diego County Water Conservation

Q&A: Lisa Urabe, Vallecitos Water District2:00 a.m. February 14, 2009 Lisa Urabe, 39, is Vallecitos Water District’s new public information/conservation supervisor.Vallecitos serves more than 85,000 customers in 45 square miles, including San Marcos, parts of Escondido, Vista, Carlsbad and unincorporated areas. Urabe joined Vallecitos in January after working for the Encina Wastewater Authority for 9-½ [...]

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Water Conservation: How To Conserve And Save On Outdoor Water Usage

Landscape with native plants or plants from similar climates, cluster thirsty plants, and use soaker hoses, microsprinklers, and timers to reduce water consumption. Water your yard only before 8 a.m. to reduce evaporation and interference from wind. Save 25 gallons per day Install a smart sprinkler controller. Save 40 gallons per day Use a broom [...]

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Water Conservation: How To Conserve And Save On Indoor Water Usage

Here is how to save on indoor water usage and how you can lower your water consumption. Fix leaky faucets. Check your faucets periodically for drips — a single leaking faucet can waste thousands of gallons of water a year. Save 20 gallons per day. Turn off the water when you brush your teeth or [...]

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