Water Conservation in Los Angeles
If you live in Los Angeles County, you know you need to get serious about conserving water. The City of Los Angeles will implement Phase I of the water conservation ordinance this May. Phase I bans watering between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or allowing runoff into the streets.For more information read: LA's water conservation ordinance
Saving Water at Home
When it comes to water conservation every little step helps. A leaky faucet can waste 1500 gallons of water per month.
Click below to save water in your:
Helpful Links
H2Ouse.com
Rebate Programs
Rebates for installing water-saving devices in your home and yard are widely available in Los Angeles County.You can get rebates for installing:
- Ultra Low Flush and High-Efficiency Toilets
- Weather Based Irrigation Controllers
- Synthetic Turf
- High-Efficiency Clothes Washers
- Rotating Sprinkler Nozzles
Rebates will vary depending on your water provider. To find out who your water provider is check your water bill or enter your zip code here.
Helpful Links
Save a BuckRebates for businesses, landscape programs and multi-family residential rebates.
SoCalWaterSmart
Rebates for high-efficiency devices and landscapes.
Water Conservation Landscaping
One of the most effective and lasting steps you can take to conserve water is to convert your yard into a drought-resistant landscape.
Get an estimate of how much water you might save by changing to a drought-resistant landscape.
Groundwater Conservation and Replenishment
What can you do to conserve water and replenish the groundwater of your local aquifer?Support LA's Green Alley Project
Rainwater
You can also save water used in landscaping by gathering rainwater. Check out the links below:Rain Barrels
Rainwater as a resource
Helpful Links
Bewaterwise.comBewaterwise hosts the helpful California Friendly Garden Guide. The Guide has a large number of examples of drought-resistant plants and landscapes and allows you to create a personal catalog of plants to help you plan your new garden.
Use our handy Water-Saving Calculator to estimate how much you might save by switching to drought-resistant landscaping
