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Water Saving Tips
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How to Read Your Water Meter
Learn how to read your water meter and gauge water use.
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Water Conservation Tips
We've put together a series of quick water conservation tips, just 1 or 2 paragraphs that will give you a useful suggestion that will help you save water.
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Bette Boatmun Conservation Garden
The Bette Boatmun Conservation Garden is a living example of diverse and colorful landscaping that is water efficient. Contra Costa Water District established this garden during a drought in 1991 by replacing nearly one acre of lawn with water-wise plants appropriate for the climate in Contra Costa County.
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Laundry to Landscape Greywater System
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Hot Water Recirculation Systems
A hot water recirculation pump can be installed that will provide hot water almost instantaneously upon demand.
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Rain Gardens and Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater can help supplement your water use, saving you money and protecting our water supply. Rain that falls on your home and garden is a free supply of water that’s simple to capture, so don’t let yours go down the drain. For example, one inch of rain on a 1,000 square foot roof is over 620 gallons of water! Learn more about rain gardens and rainwater harvesting.
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Conservation Publications
Find a collection of brochures, books, reports, and publications from the Conservation Office.
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Conservation Videos
View a collection conservation videos and campaigns.
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Water Efficiency Webinars
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Online Resources
Find a list of other conservation websites and online resources.
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Conservation E-Newsletter