Forecast for this week is rain. Plenty of rain. This is good because we need it. Also, you can turn off your sprinklers for the week. Depending on how much rain we get and the weather remains cool, you can keep your sprinklers off even longer without hurting your lawn and shrubs. This will save water and money.
Rain & Sprinklers
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In talking with the water company auditor, there are several things homeowners can do to reduce their water bills in addition to the most obvious ones like shorter shower time, don’t over water lawn, don’t wash cars at home, etc. etc.
Things to do that could have an impact right now on your upcoming and future water bills.
1. When it rains in the Antelope Valley, you can turn off your lawn sprinklers for one to three weeks (depending on the amount of rain). The last rain we received was enough to shut the sprinklers off for three weeks. After that, you can set the sprinklers to go off once a week. You can keep this schedule until the weather starts turning warm and the rainy season is over.
2. Install drip systems for plants not requiring sprinklers. Besides using less water, drip systems does not spray water on to exterior walls which could cause long term damage.
3. Check your water company. Quartz Hill Water District (www.qhwd.org) has a rebate program for the following items. Remember to have the water company auditor come to your house before you do the work. They will need to inspect the yard and have you, the homeowner, complete a rebate application.
a. Rotating nozzles – Replace the current nozzles to more efficient rotating nozzles. These nozzles also work better even when it’s windy.
b. Turf Buy Back – Rebate is available for removing sod to replace with synthetic turf, hardscape, xeriscape, or any combination of these.
c. High Efficiency Toilet – There is rebate for replacing older toilets to newer high efficiency toilets that use much less water.
4. During the summer, cover your pool so that there is less evaporation.
