Your Villa - Desert Cities - October - November 2021

D E S I G N + B U I L D Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) encourages water use eciency and assures Coachella Valley residents that water supplies remain sucient to meet local demands, despite drought conditions in the California. CVWD customers have done a great job in saving water since previous drought conditions in 2015. Though the most recent data shows that usage has gone up in the past year, which could be a result of the pandemic and drier conditions. The best thing everyone can do is use water efficiently to keep water supplies stable for current and future needs. Six ways to increase water e ciency at home: • Reduce outdoor water use by eliminating water waste. The most common causes of water waste are over watering and leaks. • Apply for a conservation rebate. See other side of this page for more details. • Be a role model and convert your yard into a water-efficient landscape. • Avoid watering during daylight hours, except when overseeding or for maintenance. • Learn how to overseed without wasting water at cvwd.org/overseeding. • Install a weather-based irrigation controller. Apply at cvwd.org/rebates. • Run your irrigation system while you are home and watch each cycle to find any problems such as leaks or broken sprinkler heads. Information can change quickly, visit cvwd.org/drought for updates and conservation tips. Increase water e ciency at home during these dry conditions 36 | YourVilla Magazine CVWD Outdoor Water E ciency Rebates & Discounts Facebook “ f ” Logo CMYK / .eps Facebook “ f ” Logo CMYK / .eps Visit www.cvwd.org/rebates for program details and requirements. Or call us at (760) 398-2651. Programs require pre-approval. Smart Irrigation Controller Landscape Conversion Sprinkler Nozzle Replacement