Water Watch

The people of San Diego have been asked to cut water usage by at least 20% to help conserve dwindling water supplies. The state is coping with its sixth consecutive year of drought. The chart shows how San Diego’s water conservation efforts went last week.

Expected usage: 1,918 million gallons (MG)

20% savings usage: 1,533 million gallons (MG)

Fri., July 17 222.1 MG 18.9% Sat., July 18 205.2 MG 25.1% Sun., July 19 215.4 MG 21.4% Mon., July 20 224.2 MG 18.2% Tue., July 21 219.2 MG 20.0% Wed., July 22 221.3 MG 19.2% Thu., July 23 224.8 MG 17.9% TOTAL 1,532.2 MG 20.1%

For water-saving tips contact: San Diego Water Utilities Department: 533-4111 / San Diego County Water Authority: 297-3399

Water Conservation Tip of the Week

Water your lawn only when it needs it. Watering on a regular schedule doesn’t allow for cool spells or rainfall, which reduce the need for watering. Step on the grass. If it springs back up when you remove your foot, it doesn’t need water.

Note: Expected water usage is an estimate based on a five-year weighted average calculated by previous water use and population changes.