Nothing irks me more than seeing someone brush their teeth or wash their dishes with the water running full blast—I mean where the water is spraying everywhere but NOTHING is underneath the faucet. I didn’t think I had many pet peeves, but that is definitely one of them. If watching fresh, precious water go straight down the drain without any use is not an obvious enough visual to know what waste looks like, I don’t know what is.
Seriously. Where is my documentary on water waste? I'd Netflix that!
Seriously. Where is my documentary on water waste? I'd Netflix that!
But I come from the school of rehabilitation, which is why I’m sharing some info about Pasadena Water & Power offering their residents a free Water Conservation 101 workshop. Not only that, participants receive a free water saver kit ($40 value), and a chance to win a smart irrigation controller ($400 value) to boot. See their snazzy flyer.
In addition, you'll get tips on what the best water-efficient landscaping is for our Southern California climate (ahem, succulents anyone?), and finally learn how to read your water bill. I signed up for the May 15 class, 9 to noon, but they also have another class on June 12. Workshop will be held at the Salvation Army Pasadena Tabernacle, 960 E. Walnut Street. Call (626) 744-3715 or just register online here. Just be sure to have your PWP account. If neither of those dates work for you, you can always check out their 24/7 online gardening class, which teaches you native plant selection, irrigation basics and landscape maintenance. I may have to check out the Native Nights class, which shows the benefits of using native California plants for a more water-efficient, low-maintenance, year-round blossoming garden.
Happy water saving and see you (hopefully) at the workshop!
Not sure how much water is actually being wasted in your everyday routine? Check out some quick facts here from the Metropolitan Water District of SouthernCalifornia:
-Today, some 25 million Californians face an ongoing water shortage (19 million being from southern California)
-Turning off the water when brushing your teeth saves three gallons of water a day.
-Spending only five minutes in shower saves 25 gallons each time.
-Wash only full loads in dishwasher save 15-20 gallons per load.
-Fixing leaky faucets can save 20 gallons a day.
Not sure how much water is actually being wasted in your everyday routine? Check out some quick facts here from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern
-Today, some 25 million Californians face an ongoing water shortage (19 million being from southern California)
-Turning off the water when brushing your teeth saves three gallons of water a day.
-Spending only five minutes in shower saves 25 gallons each time.
-Wash only full loads in dishwasher save 15-20 gallons per load.
-Fixing leaky faucets can save 20 gallons a day.
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