7 July 2010

The City of Woodland's first residential sample water bill showing water usage for Phase I of its Water Dashboard Program were sent out in April and May.  Residents with leaks are often surprised by their sample bills and have difficulty believing their water consumption is as high as reported.  For example, a 1/8-inch leak in an old pipe can waste 114,200 gallons of water per month.  The sample bills and meter data are giving residents and the City the information needed to support cooperative efforts to identify leaks and address water conservation issues.

California's Governor has set a goal of a 20% reduction in per capita water use statewide by 2020.  Water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water and reach this goal. Using less water puts less demand on the City’s infrastructure, including wells and our sewage treatment facility.  Water savings through water conservation efforts will allow for lower infrastructure costs, saving the City and residents money over time. 

The City's Water Conservation Program compiles data and graphs of metered water usage, including hourly consumption amounts, to help determine whether leaks are occurring.  These efforts may be followed by site visits to help homeowners troubleshoot sources of water waste.  These site visits have already led to a monthly water savings of 458,856 gallons associated with the identification and repair of major residential water leaks, including corroded service laterals, running toilets, water softeners and leaking irrigation systems.

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for the May water use update.  Visit the City's Water Conservation web page for water use data from previous months and for summer water tips, including a general lawn watering guide for Woodland.