Conservation

Top Ways to Reduce Water Use Now

Outdoors

  • Adjust sprinklers to water only the landscape - not pavement.
  • Adjust lawn mower height to 3 inches - longer lawns use less water.
  • Water in the early morning when winds and temperatures are low to reduce evaporation and over spray.
  • Check irrigation systems regularly for leaks and broken heads - then repair.
  • Convert a portion of your lawn to low-water-use Mediterranean plants on drip irrigation. 
  • Use 2 to 3 inches of mulch around plants to reduce evaporation loss from the soil.
  • Limiting outdoor watering to no more than 3 days per week and avoid watering between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

For more ways to conserve take a virtual tour of the H2ouse Water Saver Home.

Indoors

  • Replace your older high flow toilet with a new High Efficiency model (rebate information).
  • Limit showers to 5 minutes or less.
  • Only run the clothes washer and dishwasher when you have a full load.
  • Don’t let the water run while brushing your teeth.
  • Call 805-227-7250 for a Free Home Water Survey.

San Luis Obispo Water Wise Landscaping

The City of Paso Robles collaborated with other local water purveyors to develop an interactive gardening website that provides information regarding:

  • How to design and install a water-wise garden
  • Efficient irrigation methods and equipment
  • Maintaining your garden
Waterwise Landscaping Website

This is an extraordinary resource for anybody looking to make the switch from turf or wanting some fresh ideas for their existing water-wise garden. Even if you have never considered converting to a low-water landscape, you may change your mind after exploring this site.

Additional Information

For more information on water conservation call the Water Conservation Office at 805-227-7238. Thank you for using our water resources wisely!