In January 2014, California’s Governor Jerry

Brown announced an emergency drought.

With California currently experiencing its worst

drought in recorded state history, State water

officials have confirmed that rivers and

reservoirs are below their record lows. Brown

calls for action, stating, “We can’t make it

rain, but we can be much better prepared for

the terrible consequences that California’s

drought now threatens...I’ve declared this

emergency and I’m calling all Californians to

conserve water in every way possible.” At the

February 24th City Council meeting, the City of

Pomona City Council enacted voluntary water

use restrictions, asking for a 20% reduction in

water use from residents and local

businesses. For information on how you can

do your part in this important effort, check out

some key water saving tips on the next page.

Calendar of Upcoming Events/Holidays

Fix-A-Leak Week: March 17-20, 2014

Earth Day: April 22, 2014

City Hall will be closed May 26, 2014, in ob-

servance of Memorial Day.

Water Saving Tips 2

Fix-A-Leak Week 3

Spring Clean-Up! 3

EduGrant Champs 4

Art Contest 4

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Spring 2014

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2014 Annual Water Quality Report2014 Annual Water Quality Report2014 Annual Water Quality Report2014 Annual Water Quality Report

At the City of Pomona, we believe in keeping residents as informed as possible. So, beginning July 1, 2014 the City of Pomona’s Annual Water Quality Report will be available online! Since 1998, the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has required the Water Quality Report be mailed. However, the EPA recently approved

paperless availability of the report, and to provide a direct link to the report.

The new electronic format will save the City money in printing and postage costs as well being environmentally friendly. We thank you for supporting the City of Pomona’s efforts to go green! The report will be available on the City website on July 1, 2014 at: www.ci.pomona.ca.us/mm/

pubworks/water/Pomona2014CCR.pdf.

If you would still like to receive a paper

copy, please call us at (909) 620-2251.

City Calls for Voluntary 20% Reduction in City Calls for Voluntary 20% Reduction in City Calls for Voluntary 20% Reduction in City Calls for Voluntary 20% Reduction in

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Contribute to California’s Water Saving Effort!Contribute to California’s Water Saving Effort!Contribute to California’s Water Saving Effort!Contribute to California’s Water Saving Effort!

Publi c Works Depar tment

Increase Water Savings Outdoors:

♦ Repair sprinkler leaks and adjust for blocked

spray and runoff to avoid water waste

♦ Convert from spray watering to drip, bubblers, and micro sprays for your shrub and flower

beds

♦ Create a custom watering schedule and regularly adjust your sprinkler timer to a budget

suggested by the published water index

♦ Install a rain sensor to automatically shut off

sprinklers

♦ Install a smart sprinkler timer that will adjust to

changing conditions

♦ Select plants with moderate to low water needs. Visit www.iegardenfriendly.com for a list

of water-wise plants Further Water Savings Indoors:

♦ Collect water while rinsing fruits & vegetables

and use it to water house plants

♦ Don't use running water to thaw food. Instead,

defrost food in the refrigerator

♦ Install aerators on all faucets to reduce flows

to less than 1 gallon per minute

♦ Putting a new flapper in a leaking toilet can

save 7,000 gallons a month

♦ Don’t use the toilet as a wastebasket! Throw

your trash away in the trash can only

♦ Installing a water efficient clothes washer

saves up to 16 gallons per load

For more conservation tips, please visit http://www.epa.gov/watersense.

Spring 2014

Get ready for a massive clean-up! The City of Pomona is organizing six

events scheduled to take place in each district, over the course of April,

May, and June. Residents will be able to bring in bulky items, used motor

oil, and any e-waste that has accumulated in their homes over time-free of

charge!

The specific dates and times are dependent upon the district you live in, so

be sure to check your mail frequently as you will receive your district’s date

in the mailbox. Get a jump start on spring cleaning and avoid polluting our

environment with these old items! The following acceptable items include

(but are not limited to):

Unacceptable Items: Unacceptable Items: Unacceptable Items: Unacceptable Items: Concrete, paint, dirt, asphalt, tree stumps, tires, paint, batteries, or hazardous waste.

For information on when and where you may dispose of hazardous waste, visit www.ci.pomona.ca.us in the

Public Works/Environmental Programs tab, and keep a look out for our next hazardous waste disposal event!

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Spring CleanSpring CleanSpring CleanSpring Clean----Up!Up!Up!Up!

FixFixFixFix----AAAA----Leak WeekLeak WeekLeak WeekLeak Week As a part of California’s broad water saving effort, the City of Pomona will be holding Fix-A-Leak

Week at City Hall during the week of

March 17March 17March 17March 17----20, 201420, 201420, 201420, 2014. In addition to useful

materials and information about water

conservation, Pomona residents will be eligible to receive a

free water conservation kit for their homes. All residents

need to do is come into City Hall on Tuesday, March 18Tuesday, March 18Tuesday, March 18Tuesday, March 18, fill

out a quick and simple survey, and they will be supplied one

kit with instructions included. The City will also provide

further information on water saving techniques, state

rebates, and other useful resources all week to aid you in

conserving as much as possible!

Saving water around the home is simple and smart. The

average household spends as much as $500 per year on its

water and sewer bill but could save about $170 per year by

retrofitting with water efficient fixtures and incorporating

water-saving practices. Let the City of Pomona help you

make the switch to efficiency and save BIG now!

Bulky Items:Bulky Items:Bulky Items:Bulky Items:

Couches

Refrigerators

Water Heaters

Mattresses

EEEE----Waste:Waste:Waste:Waste:

Cell phones

Computers/Lap tops

TVs/VCR/DVD players

Microwaves

Used Oil:Used Oil:Used Oil:Used Oil:

Used Motor Oil

Used Oil Filters

Are you a student looking for a rewarding artistic outlet? A teacher

looking for a new project to shake things up in the classroom? The

Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Student Art Calendar Contest may

be just what you’re looking for! Every year, students K-12 create

artwork with the central theme, “Water Is Life”, while competing with

students from surrounding school districts to have their piece featured

in MWD’s annual calendar. Winners are also honored at a special

award ceremony held in downtown Los Angeles at MWD, along with

having their artwork featured in a travelling art

show that will be on display at Pomona City Hall.

This contest is open to ALLALLALLALL students!

The deadline to submit artwork to City Hall is

April 30, 2014. For more information and

guidelines to the contest, contact (909) 620-

3638.

City Hall

Public Works Department

505 South Garey Avenue

City of Pomona

Local EduGrant Champs! Local EduGrant Champs! Local EduGrant Champs! Local EduGrant Champs!

Customer Service: 909-620-2241

Environmental: 909-620-3628

Engineering: 909-620-2281

Graffiti Removal: 909-620-2265

Illegal Dumping: 888-853-5110

Tree Reporting: 909-620-3759

Water Watcher Line: 909-620-2244

Vibrant, Safe and Beautiful!

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Teachers and Students!!!Teachers and Students!!!Teachers and Students!!!Teachers and Students!!!

The City of Pomona, partnered with the Water Education Water Awareness Committee (WEWAC), is proud to announce the EduGrant winners for the 2013-2014 school year. Every year, WEWAC awards grants valued up to $750 each to eligible teachers within surrounding school districts to aid in funding water-related projects, field trips, and curriculum. We believe it is imperative to educate our youth about the importance of water as early as possible! This year, a total of six teachers from Pomona Unified School District qualified for the grant. They

are as follows:

• Karl Sterbinsky Karl Sterbinsky Karl Sterbinsky Karl Sterbinsky ---- Emerson Middle School Emerson Middle School Emerson Middle School Emerson Middle School ---- “School Garden”“School Garden”“School Garden”“School Garden”

• Michelle Allen Michelle Allen Michelle Allen Michelle Allen ---- Emerson Middle School Emerson Middle School Emerson Middle School Emerson Middle School ---- “School Garden”“School Garden”“School Garden”“School Garden”

• Jose Balvanera Jose Balvanera Jose Balvanera Jose Balvanera ---- Madison Elementary School Madison Elementary School Madison Elementary School Madison Elementary School ---- “School Garden”“School Garden”“School Garden”“School Garden”

• Nancy Demarais Nancy Demarais Nancy Demarais Nancy Demarais ---- Kellog Polytechnic School Kellog Polytechnic School Kellog Polytechnic School Kellog Polytechnic School ---- “School Garden”“School Garden”“School Garden”“School Garden”

• George King George King George King George King ---- Career & Technical Education Center Career & Technical Education Center Career & Technical Education Center Career & Technical Education Center ---- “Field Trip, OC Ground Water “Field Trip, OC Ground Water “Field Trip, OC Ground Water “Field Trip, OC Ground Water

Replenishment Plant”Replenishment Plant”Replenishment Plant”Replenishment Plant”

• Linda Quach Linda Quach Linda Quach Linda Quach ---- Ganesha High School Ganesha High School Ganesha High School Ganesha High School ---- “Water Waste Purification”“Water Waste Purification”“Water Waste Purification”“Water Waste Purification”

Congratulations teachers and thank you for doing your part in spreading water awareness! The City and WEWAC encourage ALLALLALLALL teachers to take advantage of our EduGrant program in the future. Our mission is to promote the

efficient use of water and to increase public awareness of the importance of water in Southern California.