California's water situation seems to be perpetually grim. So conserving water is often top-of-mind for residents there. Now Ventura County residents can get a free water audit of their house or apartment from California American Water, a water utility serving about 20,000 households there. You've gotta love free stuff and this is one free thing that should save you cash, too. The free Water Wise survey will look at both indoor and outdoor water usage to help customers save water and in turn, lower their water bills. Inside your home, they'll test flow rates of showerheads and faucets, estimate toilet flush volumes and test for leaks. Outside, they'll examine irrigation design and watering schedules.
Besides the evaluation. Residents will get resources and tools they need to conserve water including a free conservation kit with low-flow showerheads and garden hose nozzles. Plus, they'll get tips on how to tell if they're over-watering their lawns and gardens, recommendations for drought tolerant plants that could be better matched to California gardens and information on toilet, clothes washer and landscape rebate programs.
If you're a California American Water customer and think you might be eligible for the free program, email lani.olsen@amwater.com to sign up. Otherwise, look at your water usage yourself. Check for leaky faucets, swap out old showerheads and faucets for low-flow options and install a bag in your toilet to save water. You can also check out Water Use It Wisely's 100+ ways to conserve water.
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