What are some ways I can save water outdoors?
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean outdoor areas (saves 8-18 gallons per minute)

Use mulch to cover soil surfaces (saves 20-30 gallons per 1,000 square feet)

Adjust sprinklers to water plants, not the driveway or sidewalk (saves 12-15 gallons each time you water)

Water plants early in the morning (saves 25 gallons each time you water)

Install a "smart" sprinkler controller (saves 24+ gallons per day)

Install a drip irrigation system (saves 15 gallons each time you water)

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1. Why is there a drought?
2. What are the statewide water restrictions?
3. Are there additional local restrictions?
4. How long will restrictions last?
5. Will the new watering schedules kill my lawn?
6. Can I let my lawn go brown?
7. Should I continue to water other outdoor vegetation?
8. What else can I do to cut landscaping and gardening water use?
9. How much are the fines for watering on the wrong day or overwatering?
10. I see my neighbors wasting water and not watering on the right days. How do I report them?
11. What if I’m already conserving?
12. How likely am I to have a leak?
13. How can I conserve more and qualify for available rebates?
14. What are some ways I can save water outdoors?
15. What are some ways I can save water indoors?
16. Is City Hall doing its part?