LANDSCAPE TIPS
The Bay Area, like only 2 percent of the world, has a Mediterranean climate. This means that we have cool, wet winters and summer droughts.

Thus, it is important to have landscaping that uses drought-tolerant plants, efficient irrigation, and employs other water-saving methods.

CCWD has a water efficient Demonstration Garden that you can visit to see how plants grow using 50 percent less water than a comparable lawn.

See a local family's beautiful drought-tolerant garden.

 

Take a Look At Our New Water Wise Gardening CD!

Our free Water-Wise Gardening CD has all kinds of info on how to garden beautifully while saving water.

It was produced specifically for the soil and weather conditions in Contra Costa County.

If you live in Contra Costa County, we'll send it to you free.
Sign-up on-line.

Water Conservation Tips We now have all kinds of quick tips to help you save water right now!

See How Much Water Your Sprinklers Use. We Do All The Math! Our improved online irrigation calculator will help you determine exactly how much water your irrigation system uses. We also have a version for large commercial customers.

While you are here, be sure to sign up for your FREE Home Water Use Survey. Our staff will be happy to show you how to water your landscape more efficiently!