Water Watch

The people of San Diego have been asked to cut water usage by at least 20 percent 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% saving usage: 1,533 million gallons (MG)

Fri., July 31 219.4 MG 19.9% Sat., Aug. 1 220.3 MG 19.6% Sun., Aug.2 212.9 MG 22.3% Mon., Aug 3 233.3 MG 14.8% Tue., Aug 4 229.5 MG 16.2 % Wed., Aug 5 234.1 MG 14.6% Thr., Aug 6 234.0 Mg 14.6% Total 1,583.5 MG 17.4%

For water-saving tips contact: San Diego Water Utilities Department: 533-4111 San Diego County Water Authority: 297-3333

Water Conservation Tip of the week Don’t water the gutter. Position your sprinklers so that water lands on your lawn or garden, not on concrete or other paved areas. Also, avoid watering on windy days. Note: Expected water useage is an estimated based on a five-year weighted average calculated by previous water and population changes.