It’s always been wise to conserve water in your home and garden. But in California today, conservation is more than just a good idea—it’s essential. We need to stretch our water supplies to insure that there is enough water to serve everyone who needs it. One of the best places to make significant reductions in … Read more

Source: California Urban Water Conservation Council

Although apartments generally use less water than houses, in some ways apartment dwellers can do more to conserve water than homeowners. Think of it this way, if everyone in your building does a little something to save water, that small water savings is multiplied by the number of units. So if everyone saves just two … Read more

As an education professional, you have a unique opportunity to promote water conservation in your community. You and every other person in your school are a resource—a potential ambassador for conservation. Here are a few suggestions for your school.

Go to the Conservation Programs and Rebates Portal and click “Sign Up Now” to see what programs and rebates are available to you in your area.

An online account is not required to take advantage of our rebates. Many of our conservation programs and rebates do have an online application process for faster processing. If you do not have access to a computer, you may contact your local Cal Water office for assistance applying for our conservation programs and rebates.

Yes, in order to qualify for our lawn-to-garden rebate, at minimum, three approved low-water-use plants per 100 square feet of the converted project area must be added to the landscape and must contain low-water-use, climate-appropriate, native, and non-invasive plants. Artificial turf does not qualify. For a searchable list of approved plants in your climate zone, … Read more

Measurement Below are instructions for calculating the footage of simple landscaping. For more complex landscaping, it may be necessary for you to request assistance from your contractor or landscaper. (There are also online satellite imagery websites that may be able to help you measure your lawn’s square footage.) Measuring the square footage of your landscaping … Read more

Plants that are adapted to long, dry summers and short, rainy winters are called “Mediterranean-zone” plants. These include plants that are native to California, as well as those that originated in southern Europe, South America, and other “Mediterranean” climates. These plants don’t need much water in the summer and have thrived in water-scarce conditions for … Read more

We offer a variety of conservation rebates, tips, and resources to help customers save water every day. You can find out more on our Conservation page.