- Higher usage = higher bill
- Irrigation is the #1 reason usage increases during summer heat
- Irrigate grass and landscaping no more than TWICE per week. Most of us overwater.
- Adjust sprinkler heads so that you water grass, not the concrete.
- Upgrade to water conserving nozzles.
- Convert to drip irrigation for flowerbeds.
- Maintain your irrigation system by repairing leaks and knowing how to program the system.
- The more water you use, the higher the amount billed for the Regional Water Authority Fee.