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Water Conservation: It's for Life

WHAT WE'VE LEARNED
The drought taught us that adapting to a water conservation lifestyle is necessary to ensure our community continues to thrive in an uncertain water future. Even though the drought emergency declaration has been removed, protective water conservation measures remain in place to help prevent wasteful water use. Adopting a water-efficient lifestyle builds water-use resilience under any water supply condition!

ADOPT THESE HABITS FOR LIFE LONG WATER SAVINGS

• Limit outdoor watering to no more than 3 nonconsecutive days per week, April 1 through September 30
• Turn off the controller when rain is expected and keep it off for 48 hours after measurable rainfall
• Potable water shall not be used for hose or power washing of driveways, sidewalks, and other hardscapes       
• Eliminate water runoff from irrigation by shortening watering time and adding multiple watering cycles
• Only water landscaping after 6 p.m. and before 9 a.m. to reduce water loss from wind and evaporation
• Wash cars, trucks, etc., only with a hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle - and remember - no water may enter the storm drain system (this includes the gutter)
• CHECK FOR & FIX ALL leaks in and around your home and/or business regularly; these include leaky toilets, faucets, showers, sprinklers, and valves     
• Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth, shaving, or dishwashing by hand
• Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes
• Install water-efficient devices, such as faucet aerators and showerheads
• Take shorter showers. Reducing your showering time by 5 minutes can save up to 12.5 gallons of water!
• Keep your pool covered when it's not in use - this will significantly reduce water loss from evaporation

Helpful Water Conservation Resources

Current required Water Conservation Measures

City of Pleasanton's Water Shortage Ordinance PMC 9.30

California Save Our Water Website

Want more help reducing your water use? Check out our Water Conservation Rebates and Services, and call the City of Pleasanton Water Conservation Program: 925-931-5504.

DROUGHT UPDATE

On April 7, 2017 Governor Brown issued Executive Order B-40-17, terminating the California drought emergency in most parts of California. Subsequently, upon confirmation of anticipated adequate water supply conditions for 2017, the Pleasanton City Council affirmed the reclassification of Pleasanton's water supply level to Adequate Supply under the City's Water Management Plan. Mandatory conservation measures remain in effect to prevent water waste, as specified within the State's Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life Plan.