HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-09-11 - AGENDA REPORTS - PUBLIC INFO RPT (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
DATE: September 11, 1991
TO: Members of the City Council and Drought Committee
FROM: Drought Committee Members Holly Ring and Valerie Lynn Rohrer
SUBJECT: PUBLIC INFORMATION EFFORTS
DISCUSSION
Committee Members Holly Ring and Valerie Lynn Rohrer will discuss the need and
potential action plan for informing the public on Committee actions and the
Ordinance.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and review.
Agenda Item: 6
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Water
Conservation
TIP #1
Our State is in the fifth year of a severe
drought. It is imperative that you and
your family do everything you
can to conserve water.
TIP: One third of local water usage
occurs indoors! About 40% is used to
flush toilets. Install a new ultra low
flow toilet and save 4-6 gallons of
water with every flush!
If you have any questions call the
City of Santa Clarita at 805 259 -CITY
A public service of the City of Santa Clarita
and the City Drought Committee
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Water
Conservation
TIP #2
Our State is in the fifth year of a severe
drought. It is imperative that you and
your family do everything you
can to conserve water.
TIP: Showering accounts for about
22% of local indoor water use, with
conventional shower heads using 3 to
8 gallons per minute. Install a
restricted shower head and reduce
your water consumption
in the shower.
If you have any questions call the
City of -Santa Clarita at 805 259 -CITY
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4' and the City Drought Committee
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Water
Conservation
TIP #3
Our State is in the fifth year of a severe
drought. It is imperative that you and
your family do everything you
can to conserve water.
TIP: According to the City of Santa
Clarita's Water Ordinance, residential
lawns may only be watered every
other day and not between the hours
of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Adjust your lawn
sprinklers to avoid over spray
and don't water at windy times!
If you have any questions call the
City of Santa Clarita at 805 259 -CITY
A public service of the City of Santa Clarita
and the City Drought Committee
Water
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Conservation
TIP ##4
Our State is in the fifthY ear of a severe
drought. It is imperative that you and
your family do everything you
can to conserve water.
aTIP: The City of Santa Clarita's
Water Ordinance prohibits the
wasteful uses of water. Be sure to
monitor your underground plumbing
for leaks by shutting off all water uses
and monitoring the water meter for
a few hours. If there are no leaks,
the meter will not move.
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If you have any questions call the
City of Santa Clarita at 805 259 -CITY
o A public service of the City of Santa Clarita
and the City brought Committee
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Conservation
TIP #5
Our State is in the fifth year of a severe
drought. It isimperative that you and
your family do everything you
can to conserve water.
TIP: According to the City of Santa
b Clarita's Water Ordinance, residents
may only water their lawns every
other day and neverbetween hours of
8 am. and 6 p.m. Keep grass cut
between 1 and 3 inches long. This
shades the roots, requires less water
and allows the roots to grow deeper
and become more water -efficient.
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If you have any questions call the
City of Santa Clarita at 805 259 -CITY
A public service of the City of Santa Clarita
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Water
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TIP #6
Our State is in the fifth year of a severe
drought. It is imperative that you and
your family do everything you
can to conserve water.
leJ TIP: One third of our local water
usage occurs indoors. There are many
ways to conserve water that
individuals can implement around the
house such as: Bathing small children
together, don't thaw frozen foods
under hot water, scraping plates
instead of rinsing them and avoiding
b the use of garbage disposals.
If you have any questions call the
City of Santa Clarita at 805 259 -CITY
A public service of the City of Santa Clarita
l and the City Drought Committee
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Water
Conservation
TIP #7
Our State is in the fifth year of a severe
drought. It is imperative that you and
your family do everything you
can to conserve water.
TIP: It is estimated that two-thirds
of water usage occurs outdoors.
During the hot summer months,
use a pool -and spa cover to
reduce evaporation.
If you have any questions call the
City of Santa Clarita at 805 259 -CITY
A public service of the City of Santa Clarita
and the City Drought Committee
Water
Conservation
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TIP #8
Our State is in the fifth year of a severe
b drought. It is imperative that you and
your family do everything you
can to conserve water.
TIP: The City of Santa Clarita's
Water Ordinance restricts watering
hours for commercial gardeners,
landscapers and other commercial and
municipal users. They may not water
between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. not more
frequently than every other day
Residents may not water between 8
a.m. and 6 p.m. If you see water
being wasted, call the City
b and report it at 805-255-4330
If you have any questions call the
City of Santa Clarita at 805 259 -CITY
.o A public service of the City of Santa Oarita
—til and the City Drought Committee