:: Free Water Wise House Calls

Do you want to know how to save money on your water bill by using less water? Sign up for a free water wise house call! The Scotts Valley Water District will send a technician to your home or apartment complex and spend about an hour with you determining what can be done to help you save water which will lower your water bill and lower your energy bill as well.
 
 

:: Free water saving devices available at the District office

:: How effective is water conservation at home?

• The average American family of four saves:

   → more than 14,000 gallons per year by using a 1.6 gpf or less toilet

   → 5,000 gallons or more per year using a water efficient H-axis washer

   → around 1,700 gallons per year by installing low-flow faucet aerators

   → almost 6,000 gallons a year by fixing a slow drip

 • Energy Star™ rated washers use over 35% less water per load

The Water District office installed HETs in 2007.

:: Learn about our Toilet and Washer Rebates! 
 

:: Quick and easy tips for conserving water in your home

 Note: Two-thirds of the water used in an average home is used in the bathroom.

• Displace water in the toilet. Put large, weighted plastic containers in the tank.

• Check for toilet leaks and fix one if you have one

• Shorten your shower

• Don't leave the water running

• Run the dishwasher only when fully loaded; don't rinse dishes, scrape them

• Use low-flow fixtures such as faucet aerators and low-flow showerheads.

• Replace your conventional washer with an efficient horizontal-axis model 

:: Visit www.h2ouse.org to:

• Find out how much water you can save inside your home

• Calculate you and your family's water usage and create a water budget

• Learn more about water saving tips in each area of your home

:: Water conservation for commercial businesses:
• Conserving water can save your business money
• Install low flow devices, such as High Efficiency Toilets and faucet aerators, to cut back on water waste
• The district offers FREE tools, available at the district office, which inform clients of your water-saving efforts: 
   → Table tents: To be placed on a restaurant table, these table tents state, "Water is Precious on California's Central Coast. Limited water supplies make it necessary to serve water only when you request it. If you would like a glass of water, please ask. Thank you." 

   → Linen choice cards: To be placed on the vanity or bedside table in a hotel room, these cards state, "Water is Precious on California's Central Coast. Please help us conserve. Place this card on your pillow if you would like your bed linens changed. Thank you."