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Winter 2008 customer connections newsletter
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Water Conservation:
Together, we can make a difference


Sweetwater Authority customers are already some of the most water-efficient residents in San Diego County.
Based on average per capita water use, residents in our service area use about 124 gallons per day per person vs. the approximate 180 gallons for the San Diego region. We applaud the water conservation efforts of our customers and encourage you to continue your water-efficient practices.

Sweetwater Authority wants you to know we are also doing our part to continue making investments in drought-resistant local water resources. Did you know that Sweetwater Authority is considered to have the most reliable water resources of any district in the San Diego region? With its surface water, wells and groundwater desalination capabilities, about 25 percent of Sweetwater Authority water supply sources are drought-resistant. By 2011, with added wells, increased groundwater desalination, and a seawater desalination purchase agreement, Sweetwater Authority plans for about 55 percent drought-resistant supplies.

Living in this region calls for maximum water efficiency of its citizens on an ongoing basis, and water supply management that continues to explore new opportunities to increase water reliability to ensure our quality of life. We think we’ve both done a great job so far, if we do say so. But in times like these, we’re sometimes asked to pinch back on usage a bit more; so if you can do so, it would be most appreciated.

Water use audits and cash incentives are available to assist customers to switch to new water conserving devices. Please call 619-409-6883 for more information. Visit Sweetwater's conservation page or 20gallonchallenge.com on the web to learn more about water conservation.

Water-Efficient Garden Contest

Grow a water-wise landscape and you could win a $500 prize! The contest was developed to reward homeowners who have explored the beauty of California Friendly® plants and installed water-wise landscapes.

Regional winners will receive a $500 gift certificate to an area nursery, an honorary paver at the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College and recognition in agencies’ websites and newsletters. Best-in-district winners will receive a $250 gift certificate and recognition in agencies’ websites and newsletters. The deadline for the contest is April 7, 2008. For more information on the contest, please visit landscapecontest.com or call Sandra Lozano at 619-409-6883.

Building a fence or installing concrete?

Building a fence or installing concrete improvements? Please call your local city or county Engineering Department to verify where your property line is in relationship to the curb and check for utility easements before building.

Please make sure your water meter is kept clear of walls, fences, vehicles, debris, shrubs, and other materials.

These objects make it difficult for our Customer Service Representatives to access the meter box for reading or maintenance. Most residential meters are located inside cement boxes in the sidewalk or near the curb at the front of the property. For additional information about your meter box, please call Customer Service at 619-420-1413.

 

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