Efficient Water Use Information

Free Water Conservation Kit

The District has a free water conservation kit available. The kit contains a low flow adjustable showerhead, dual thread faucet aerators for either 1.5 or 2.0 gallons per minute, dye tablet for toilet leak testing, a zip lock bag and an instruction sheet. The kit is available at the District Administration Building, located at 15160 Jackson Road, Rancho Murieta, CA.

Rules of Thumb of Water-Wise Gardening

Planning is the first step for a successful water-wise garden. A well-planned landscape will save you money, time and water. CLICK HERE for Regional Water Authority's Rules of Thumb for Water-Wise Gardening.

If you have a water leak in your water system that requires your water to be shut off, CLICK HERE for information on how to shut off your water.

CLICK HERE for a list of the Top Ten Products for saving water at home.

Water Use Tips

Here are estimates of how much water is used in homes with fixtures that are not low-flow or water saving devices.

  Toilet flush = 6 gallons

  Shower = 7 gallons per minute

  Bath = 28 gallons

  Automatic dishwasher cycle = 15 gallons

  Washing dishes by hand = 20 gallons

By applying simple, common sense water-saving measures to our daily lives, we will ensure a plentiful water supply for years to come.

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