Rancho Water thanks YOU,our community, for the work you've done to save water over the years. But, now, with California back in a drought, it's time to Step It Up. What we save today, we can use tomorrow.
The "About That Drought..." video series brings you drought updates, water use efficiency information, and answers to all your drought questions. Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Email your ideas to publicinfo@ranchowater.com.
Ep. 1: Check Your Water with Kyle Jeffries
Rancho Water's Water Use Efficiency team member Kyle Jeffries discusses how you can check your water at home to be sure you're not wasting even a drop.
Ep. 2: Water Use Restrictions with Justin Haessly
Rancho Water's Water Use Efficiency team member Justin Haessly discusses updated drought-related water use restrictions from the State Water Board and Rancho Water.
Ep. 3: Water Budgets with Tyson Heine
Rancho Water's Customer & Support Services Manager Tyson Heineexplains water budgets and tiered rates, and how these will change due to the water supply warning.
Three Ways to Save Today
Check Your Water Budget
Rancho Water provides personalized water budgets to its customers based on the weather, size of the irrigated landscape, and the number of people in the home
Log on to MyWaterTracker, and track your water use in real-time. It’s FREE!
You can sign up to receive alerts by text or email. We will notify you when you are at or near your monthly water budget.
Over-watering your lawn is one of the biggest water wasters at your house. Follow these tips to adjust your irrigation system for the cooler months ahead. Find more info on theOutdoor Efficiency page.
Gradually reduce water use by 10 percent increments over the course of a few weeks - giving lawns, trees and plants time to adjust
Install a "Smart" irrigation controller which automatically adjusts using current weather data, historical weather patterns and/or soil moisture sensor
Check for and repair leaks
Adjust sprinkler heads to maximize coverage, avoid watering sidewalks and patios
Install a drip irrigation system, grouping plants with similar water needs together on one drip irrigation line