06/01/2009
The Otay Water District is at a Level 1 – Drought Watch and water conservation remains voluntary for customers in the district’s East County and South Bay service area. Otay Water District customers are not under the same water use restrictions as residents of the City of San Diego. Otay customers are achieving conservation goals through voluntary measures.
Because of the high level of water conservation that Otay Water District customers are achieving and a greater reliance on recycled water used for landscape irrigation, the Otay Water District has not instituted a Level 2 - Drought Alert, watering restrictions, or mandatory water conservation.
Past investments in recycled water infrastructure are contributing to the district achieving its conservation goals. Recycled water is a drought-proof supply of water used for landscape irrigation and the Otay Water District has one of the largest recycled water networks in San Diego County. Every gallon of recycled water used for landscape irrigation conserves a gallon of drinking water.
The district nevertheless continues to urge its customers to save water by:
• Repairing all water leaks promptly.
• Use a broom to clean paved surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
• When irrigating, stop water waste from runoff, overspray, broken or misdirected sprinkler heads.
• Irrigate before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. and no more than three days per week, 15 minutes per valve.
• Wash vehicles using a bucket and a hose with a positive shot-off nozzle, or use a commercial car wash that recycles water onsite.
Excerpt from Otay Water District website. For more information, visit www.otaywater.gov
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