Most water use and waste occurs outdoors!We can make a big impact in the amount of water we use everyday by making some simple

changes. Take the following actions to see how much water you can spare each day.

Get an auto shut-off nozzle for your hose

Spare 20-25 gallons/day

Repair leaks and broken sprinkler heads

Water your yard before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m.

Use a broom instead of water to clean driveways/sidewalks

Adjust sprinklers to prevent overspray and runoff

Small water conservation efforts can add up to BIG savings!

400gallons/day

Reduce each irrigation cycle by 1-3 minutes

Spare 8-18 gallons/minute

Spare 20 gallons/day per leak

Spare 10-25 gallons/minute, up to 250 gallons/cycle

Spare 8-18 gallons/minute

Spare 15-25 gallons/day

15min HI

Reduce outdoor watering during fall and winter months

to one day per week (Saturday or Sunday).

Capture shower or bathtub warm-up water and use it to water

trees and landscape plants.

Rebates for high efficiency toilets, washing machines and landscaping are available. Call 311 or visit sparesacwater.com

for more information.

ONE MONTH

Water with the weather.If rain is in the forecast, be sure to turn-off sprinklers

for one week.

SAVE EVEN MORE!

CONSULT WITH A CONSERVATION SPECIALIST!Do you use more than 400 gallons per day and are not sure why?

Call 311 for a Water Wise House Call. A Water Conservation Specialist will visit your property to:

To schedule your free Water Wise House Call, call 311 or (916) 264-5011

SET SPRINKLER TIMERS

PROVIDE WATER SAVING TOOLS

GET YOU PRE-QUALIFIED

Plant water friendly trees and plants

Spare 30-60 gallons/day per 1000 square feet

Department of Utilities

Conserve water and keep your trees healthy by following these simple tips. For more tree preservation information, visit sactree.com

www.metersmatter.orgCUSTOMER SERVICE: (916) 808-5454

CARING FOR TREES

Make sure to contact the City immediately at 311 if you think a neighbor could use helpful tips or advice on water conservation. You can call, email or use the Sacramento 311 app to submit a neighborhood lookout report.

NEIGHBORHOOD LOOKOUTIf you are an income-eligible customer, you can get a monthly credit on your water, sewer and garbage bill.

For eligibility questions, call 916-808-5454 or to apply, visit:cityofsacramento.org/Utilities/Services/Rate-Assistance-Program

Save Money on Your Utility Bill

CHECK THE SOILUse a screwdriver to check six inches deep near the drip line - if soil is wet or sticky, allow to dry before watering again.

KNOW THE WATERING RULES FOR YOUR AREALearn about the City’s odd/even watering schedule by visiting www.sparesacwater.org

REDUCE WATER EVAPORATIONPromote healthy roots by adding a two to four inch layer of mulch around the base of your trees.