Water is our most precious natural resource, without it our communities cannot flourish. As such, the Riverside BIA was a supporter of the Countrywide Water Efficient Landscape Requirements Ordinance which will dramatically increase water conservation in the county.
Additionally, Riverside BIA is a is a proud supporter of the Waterwise program and is one of the first industry groups to endorse and promote Metropolitan Water District's California Friendly program to protect our most precious natural resource.
• Use only as much water on your lawn as you need to. Step on your grass. If it springs back when you lift your foot, it doesn't need water. Use the watering calculator and watering index to learn just how much you should water. Saves 750 to 1,500 gallons a month. • Fix leaky faucets, plumbing joints and your sprinkler system. Saves 20 gallons a day for every leak stopped. • Install a new "smart" sprinkler controller that figures out the right amount of water for your landscape based on information about your plants and garden environment. In one study, these new controllers saved 40 gallons a day • Replace a portion of your lawn with beautiful native and California Friendly plants. Saves 1,000 to 1,800 gallons a month depending on your climate. • Replace your old washing machine with a new, high-efficiency model. Saves 20 to 30 gallons per load. • Run only full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher. Saves 300 to 800 gallons a month. • Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks. Saves 150 gallons or more each time. • Shorten your showers. Even a one- or two-minute reduction can save up to 700 gallons per month. • Don't water the sidewalks, driveway or gutter. Adjust your sprinklers so that water lands on your lawn or garden where it belongs and only there. Saves 500 gallons a month. • Don't use the toilet as a wastebasket. Saves 400 to 600 gallons a month.
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