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Help Spread the Word About Conservation
Keeping people informed about water conservation can be good for your Homeowner's Association (HOA) and good for your business. It's no secret that when you save water you also save money. Helping conserve this valuable resource is also important for all of San Diego as we face increasing water supply challenges.
You can help spread the word about conservation. Does your company have a newsletter or intranet? Do you belong to an HOA which has an internal newsletter? If so, the following articles can easily be posted on intranets or inserted into newsletters. Just copy and paste one of the articles.
HOA Intranet/Newsletter Article
Conserving Water is Everybody's Responsibility
While at virtually every multi-family property there are shared water meters, it is vitally important that all San Diegans work together to save water. Cutting down on water usage both inside and outside the home not only helps save water, it helps San Diego.
Here are some simple things you can do to reduce water usage:
- Make sure, whenever possible, you are using low water-use showerheads, aerators, toilets, washing machines and dishwashers. Some incentives are available. Visit http://www.20gallonchallenge.com/programs.html for more information.
- Report to management or repair drips, leaking toilets or other leaking water fixtures
- Take short showers and turn the water off while lathering or shaving
- Don't use running hot water to defrost food. Plan ahead or use the microwave
- When rinsing fruits and vegetables, catch the water for use to rinse dishes, run the garbage disposal or water plants
- Scrape food off dishes before washing rather than rinsing them
- Use a basin or the largest pot to hand-wash dishes rather than filling the sink
- Run your dishwasher and washing machine only when full
- Take your car to a car wash
- Use a broom to clean the patio
- Report broken sprinkler heads or excessive wet spots to management
Call the City of San Diego at (619) 515-3500 to ask for free posters or fliers with water conservation information that can be posted around your complex.
Business Intranet/Newsletter Article
Saving Water is Good Business
Saving water at work can sometimes be difficult. It's much easier to save water at home by taking shorter showers, adjusting the sprinklers or buying an ultra low-flow toilet. But, there are always opportunities to save this precious resource which will also help the company save water.
Here are some simple things every employee can do:
- Look for ways to save water at work and share the ideas with management. Remember, water saving ideas are money saving ideas
- Use a broom, whenever possible, to clean the walkways and parking areas around your business
- Report or repair drips, leaking toilets or other leaking water fixtures
- Don't let the water faucet run unnecessarily
- Be conscientious when washing your coffee mug/dishes - use a personalized mug and give it a quick rinse
- Report broken sprinkler heads or excessive wet spots to management
- Do not use the toilet for a trash can
If you want more information about how you can save water at home, please visit http://www.sandiego.gov/water/conservation/index.shtml.