As residents in beautiful Southern California, we need to be aware that we live in a semi-arid region where precipitation patterns are highly unpredictable. Our local water resources are limited and we rely upon water imported, at great cost, from the Colorado River and Northern California, hundreds of miles away. It is important to use water wisely and be efficient with our precious water resources.
Using water wisely has multiple benefits including reduced energy use, which saves money on energy and water bills. More than 19% of California's total energy consumption is used for pumping, treating and transportation of water. Water efficient practices outdoors can save up to 50% of a home's total water usage with very little effort. Efficient irrigation practices also help preserve our quality of life by reducing urban runoff, which makes for a cleaner and healthier ocean environment we all can enjoy!
If we cut water waste and use water more efficiently, our existing supplies will go further. That’s why water conservation and the promotion of water use efficiency are significant components of City of Huntington Beach’s Water Supply and Management Program.
For more information, please call the Utilities Division at (714) 536-5921.
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EVENTS, NEWS & HAPPENINGS
*** H.B. Rain Water Barrel Program ***
$75 rain barrels available to H.B. residents, institutions and businesses!
For more details and rain barrel specifications, please see the flyer.
$1 per square foot Turf Removal Program
available to all Huntington Beach residents, HOA's and businesses!
If you have been thinking about replacing grass or creating a new look for your garden, you need to know about the Turf Removal Program! The program is offered by the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and the City of Huntington Beach.
All residential and commercial customers are eligible to receive $1 per square foot of turf removed when replaced with water wise landscaping. For program specifics and further details, please visit www.mwdoc.com/services/turf-removal. We encourage you to apply ASAP, as funding is limited and available on a "first come, first serve" basis.
Turf Removal program; Before and After pictures
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Let us proudly present Community Sustainability USA!
Community Sustainability is a local (founded in H.B.) non-profit dedicated to educate and advance sustainability in the community. All are welcome to join, learn and to be inspired! Take advantage of the "It's the Little Things" project!
Congratulations to the winners of Roger's Gardens 2011 California Friendly Garden contest!
We are happy to announce that the winner of the Aesthetic Grand Prize is a H.B. resident!!
Two H.B. residents have created a great website describing their journey from a lawn to conscientious and passionate owners of a fabulous Water and Ocean Friendly Garden
Inspirational and educational places and events all over Southern California
Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano offers great quality events as usual.
Check their website for their free on-going expert guest speaker series!
If you have a high water bill or suspect a leak, or if you are interested in learning more about water conservation, the Water Use Efficiency team offers free home indoor and outdoor water surveys. Please call (714) 374-1503 to schedule an appointment!
More than 50% of our potable water is used for irrigation. If we cut water waste like watering asphalt, we can save a lot of water with very little effort!
