This is one of the primary objectives of the program. Local programs provide cost sharing through cooperative agreements or grants, generally on a 50-50 basis.
Public facilities are often among the largest consumers of water for landscape purposes.
In addition, they are often the most inefficient in their use of water. The court conducted water audits on existing institutional properties including schools, community centers, parks, and other publicly-owned facilities. Audits were performed by certified water auditors and community service youth workers assigned by the youth probation division of the court. The auditors helped facility operators set reasonable irrigation schedules and identify potential improvement actions. Property managers were assisted in making minor adjustments to sprinkler systems to improve irrigation efficiency and to reduce total irrigation demand.