Why Do We Need to Conserve in Carpinteria?

With population growth comes a greater thirst for water. Water is a limited resource that can quickly become scarce if we do not take measures to conserve and protect it. It is clear that we need to work together to stretch our existing water supplies. You can help by conserving inside and outside your home.

- Don’t forget, conserving water also means saving energy and money! Saving water indoors can be effortless. By simply installing a low-flush toilet, faucet aerators, or a low-flow showerhead, you can save hundreds of gallons of water each month. The Carpinteria Valley Water District has low-flow showerheads available at a minimal cost.

- Faucet or showerhead leaks are easy to detect. If it drips or runs after shutting it off, it needs to be
repaired. If the dripping water is hot, it is costing you to heat the water. Did you know that a dripping faucet can waste 20 gallons or more per day?

- Toilet leaks are hard to find. If you hear water running every now and then, most likely you have
a toilet leak. The District has leak detection tablets available at no charge. Although we are surrounded by water, most water is not drinkable. Only 3% of the world’s water is fresh water and of this, two-thirds is stored in icecaps and glaciers. That leaves only 1% of the world’s water available for drinking.

 

Carpinteria Valley Water District

1301 Santa Ynez Ave Carpinteria, CA 93013