water efficiency for residents of santa monica presentation
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Water-Efficiencyfor Residents of Santa Monica
Luis Suarez Water ProgramsSustainable Works
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Santa Monica’s Water Supply
Depleting reservoir levels
86% of water is imported
Traveling 400 miles
Metropolitan Water District (86%)Private Water Agency
City-OwnedGroundwater Wells (12%)
SMURRF (2%)Recycles Urban Runoff
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Dry conditions =extreme fire
danger
Loss of crops
Rural and urbaneconomic loss
Next year: uncertain supplies
State Water Supply Challenges
Decreasing Sierra Snow Pack
2008 Court Decisions
• ~30% Water reduction due to decreasing Salmon and Delta Smelt in Bay- Delta
•L.A. Aqueduct Reductions
Drought
Population increasing in Southern California
CA 3rd year of drought
Colorado River 10th year of drought
Drought In Western U.S.Introduction Resident SolutionsConclusion
It will take more than one extremely wet winter for storage levels to recover
- The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA)
2005 2009
Excessive Urban
Runoff
Excessive Water Waste
Increasing WaterDemand
Contamination of Santa Monica’s Groundwater Wells
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Water Supply Problems
Some Santa Monica City wells will not be usable for another 1 to 2 years – City of S.M. Office of Sustainability
and Environment
Excessive energy and
greenhouse gases to
import water
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Water + Energy = Watergy
20% of California's energy is required to transport our water
- California Energy Commission
Average Multi Family
building uses 745 gallons/day~60 gallons/day
per unit
Average Single Family
uses 420 gallons/day
~200 gallons/day
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Current Daily Water Use
Our Goals:
Keep within ourallocated amount especially during the summer months
Eliminate water waste
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Water Shortage Response Plan
Santa Monica CityCouncil declared anAdvisory Level effective July 1,
2009
The City of Santa Monica is
requesting that all water customers
voluntarily reduce water use by 10%
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Stage 1 – 15% Reduction
Stage 2 – 20% Reduction
Stage 3 – 30% Reduction
Stage 4 – 50% Reduction
Advisory– 10% ReductionIn Effect
City-Wide Water Reduction Goals
*Avg. multi family unit
water use = ~60 hcf/year
Stages 1- 4 requiremandatory
rationing through waterallowances
(budgets)
Penalties would be charged on the
excess water used
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Stage 1–48 hcf/year/unit (98 gallons/day) + outdoor water allowance
Stage 2–48 hcf/year/unit (98 gallons/day) + outdoor water allowance
Stage 3–37 hcf/year/unit (76 gallons/day) + outdoor water allowance
Stage 4–37 hcf/year/unit ( 76 gallons/day) + outdoor water allowance
Multi-Family Water Supply Allowance
*Avg. single family water
use = ~203 hcf/year
Stages 1- 4 require mandatory
rationing through waterallowances
(budgets).
Penalties would be charged on the
excess water used
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Stage 1– 132 hcf/year (271 gallons/day) + outdoor water use allowance
Stage 2– 132 hcf/year (271 gallons/day) + outdoor water use allowance
Stage 3– 98 hcf/year (201 gallons/day)+ outdoor water use allowance
Stage 4– 98 hcf/year (201 gallons/day) + outdoor water use allowance
Single-Family Water Supply Allowance
1 hcf = 748 gallons
98 gallons/day
Variances
There will be an appeals
process for customers
that either need more
water due to incorrect
assumptions need to use
or more than their allowance
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Penalties & Variances
1-4 hcf = $4.00 / excess hcf
5-10 hcf = $16.00 /excess hcf
11-16 hcf = $32.00 /excess hcf
17+ hcf = $40.00/ excess hcf, plus other restrictions if applicable
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RestroomsKitchenLandscaping
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Upgrade showerheads to 1..5 gal/ min
Keep showers to less than 10 minutes
Upgrade toiletsfrom 1.6 gal/flush or
greaterto 1.28 gal/flush or less
ordual flush
Don’t use toilet as a trashcan
Install low-flow aerators of
2.5 gal/min or less
Turn off water when brushing
teeth or shaving
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Bathroom
Check with the City of Santa Monica for possible rebates or free products
Showerhead
Tank Type
Faucet with aerator
Faucet
High-Efficient Showerhead
High-Efficiency Toilet
Kitchen
When hand washing dishes, fill
sink, don’t leave water running
Operate dishwasher onlywhen completely loaded
Install low-flow aerators of
2.5 gal/min for kitchens
Fix leaky faucets
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It takes 8 glasses of water to wash 1 glass. – City of S.M. Office of Sustainability and the Environment
Adjust sprinklers to prevent runoff
Install drip irrigation – retrofit existing sprinklers to drip
Set controller start time between 4 am - 5 am
Upgrade to a weather based "Smart" irrigation controller
Install a rain barrel or redirect downspouts to landscaping
Direct gardeners to the City’s free Landscape & Irrigation training
Rebates may be available
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Landscaping uses 40% of a property’s total water use.– City of S.M. Office of Sustainability and the Environment
Landscaping
Reduce lawn to climate appropriate plants
Take car to a carwash
Install rotating nozzles on all sprinkler spray heads
To reduce evaporation, apply mulch
Report to your property manager any irrigation overspray or runoff Use a broom to clean driveways and sidewalks
Always send wastewater to landscaping or the sewer not the storm drain
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Landscaping
Reduce water use 80% and reduce maintenance 40%, by installing water efficient irrigation and climate
appropriate plants
Reduce lawn to climate appropriate plants
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Landscaping
Reduce water use 80% and reduce maintenance 40%, by installing water efficient irrigation and climate
appropriate plants
BEFOBEFORERE
Reduce lawn to climate appropriate plants
Introduction Resident SolutionsConclusion
Landscaping
Reduce water use 80% and reduce maintenance 40%, by installing water efficient irrigation and climate
appropriate plants
AFTEAFTERR
Reduce lawn to climate appropriate plants
Introduction Resident SolutionsConclusion
Landscaping
Reduce water use 80% and reduce maintenance 40%, by installing water efficient irrigation and climate
appropriate plants
BEFOBEFORERE
Reduce lawn to climate appropriate plants
Introduction Resident SolutionsConclusion
Landscaping
Reduce water use 80% and reduce maintenance 40%, by installing water efficient irrigation and climate
appropriate plants
AFTEAFTERR
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Resources
For Free Business Greening Consultation:
Sustainable Works Business Greening Program(310) 458-8716 ext. 2 (310) 434-3668 FAX
For Qualified Rebate Products:Save A Buck Rebate Program1-877-728-2282www.mwdsaveabuck.comwww.bewaterwise.com
For Landscape Grant and Landscape Information:
Bay Saver Program1-866-728-3229www.sustainablesme.org/landscape
For more information
about the watershortage andconservation tips,www.water.smgov.net
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City of Santa Monica Resources
Water Resources Protection Programs: (310) 458-8235 www.smgov.net/epwm/utilities
Urban Runoff/Water Conservation: (310) 458-2213 www.smepd.org
Household Hazardous Waste Facility: (310) 458-2255
To report pollution - Pollution Prevention Hotline: (310) 458-8945
Food Service Container Ban: (310) 458-4925 www.smepd.org/container
Clean Bay Restaurant Certification: (310) 458-8235
Keep Saving Santa
Monica’sWater!
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Water Is a Limited Resource