The water conservation program was initiated by our Public Works Department in March of 1995. When weather is taken into account, this represents a reduction of approximately 8 billion gallons of water.
Weather is a very significant factor in our water usage.
Last year precipitation was both lower and less frequent than in 1997. As we live in a desert climate, we must continue to reduce our use, especially in the face of dry weather as occurred in 1995 and 1996. Neighborhood associations can help tremendously in reminding local homeowners about the necessity to reduce water usage. I urge you to use the many options available to your association to promote water conservation such as newsletter articles, contests, distribution of City materials, and inviting City staff speakers to your meetings. We need to take shorter showers, monitor sprinkler usage, increase xeriscaping efforts, and promote the toilet replacement incentive program .