·
“Mow No
Mow” Lawn Replacement Program ($2 per square foot; front and back yards
qualify.) Water-efficient “California
Friendly” plants require far less water than traditional varieties. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District offers a
free catalog of water-efficient plants which is also available online at
www.LVMWD.com
- Rebates for qualifying High Efficiency Toilets ($100)
- Rebates for qualifying High Efficiency Clothes Washers ($85)
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Weather-Based
Irrigation Controller ($80 rebate). Weather-Based
Irrigation Controllers automatically adjust the amount of water applied based
on the time of year and prevailing weather conditions. Some models include a feature
that automatically shuts down the system during rainy periods.
- Rotating Sprinkler Heads ($4 rebate each, minimum 15 heads). Newer rotating sprinkler heads put larger droplets in the irrigated area, reducing losses due to misting and evaporation.
- Rain Barrels ($75 rebate, maximum four per home)
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Soil
Moisture Sensor System ($80 rebate). Some existing irrigation timers can
accommodate the addition of a “soil moisture sensor” that will prevent
irrigation when the water available to plants is adequate.
It’s important to
know rebate terms and conditions before you make a purchase, so please
carefully read the information found at socalwatersmart.com
Rebates may take several weeks to process. For more
information, contact the Las Virgenes MWD at (818) 251-2200.
As we watch our beautiful hills and open spaces already
drying up, simple changes can make a difference.
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Turn off water when brushing teeth or shaving.
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Shorter showers save water and are far more
efficient than a bath.
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Check for leaks indoors and out, especially
around irrigation valves.
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Be sure garden hoses have trigger nozzles.
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Take your car to a commercial car wash that
recycles its water.
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Save water from rinsing vegetables and use for
watering plants.
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If you have a landscape maintenance service,
discuss the importance of saving water with them.