As Californians faced the driest January-March period in the state’s recorded history this year, new research shows the drought is more serious than experts thought. The current drought is the driest period in southwestern North America in the last 1,200 years, making it a ‘megadrought,’ according to a 2022 study conducted by UCLA, NASA and … More When in drought, step up water-saving efforts
Get ready to save money on your water bill and feel good about making your home as water efficient as it can be. During this time of drought, every drop counts! Did you know that the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member agencies offer a variety of water saving resources and … More Reduce your Water Bill with Rebates and Programs
Water makes its way through rivers, reservoirs, groundwater recharge basins and a labyrinth of water infrastructure before it reaches our homes and is ready for us to simply turn on the tap. From sourcing to treatment, the clean, safe tap water that flows straight to the tap is held to the highest standards. The Santa … More Demystifying Water Infrastructure Q&A
With spring now in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to include kids in the quest to be water-wise as we water our gardens, wash our pets and play in the sprinklers. Changing a few simple habits can have a significant impact on water consumption. Teaching children to embrace water-wise behavior at a young age … More Spring into new water habits with kids
Did you know that the water that flows straight to your tap is safe, environmentally-friendly and cheaper than bottled water? The Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its water-wise regional partners deliver high-quality and safe water to you 24/7 for all your daily uses. From gulping down an ice-cold cup of tap water after … More Trust in Tap
Southern California is home to some of the world’s most beautiful plant varieties. Just take a walk down your neighborhood street to explore an eye-candy feast of enchanting flowers, succulents, shrubs and fruit trees. The diverse SoCal ecosystem supplies no shortage of lush landscape options to imagine in your own backyard. According to the Environmental … More We Love Water-Wise Landscapes
This new year, refresh your water-saving knowledge and create your most water-efficient home yet. As Californians, we know that every raindrop, snowflake and turn of the faucet counts. This month, we’re focusing on empowering you to save water by learning simple at-home hacks and low-priced products to help save this precious resource. Discover how to master your water meter and tap into water-saving accessories to trim usage and prevent waste. Dive into 2022 with empowered resolutions focused on conservation! Water meter mastery If you have running water, you have … More Empower Your H2O 22
This month, we sat down with the Orange County Water District’s (OCWD) Board Director Bruce Whitaker for a Q&A about regional efforts to mitigate drought, the use of reclaimed water and what the future holds for Southern California’s water infrastructure. Whitaker is also SAWPA’s Vice Chair/Commissioner, serves on the One Watershed One Water (OWOW) Steering Committee and is the Mayor of Fullerton, California. … More Investing in a route out of drought Q&A
Water efficiency is no longer a wish-list item or an afterthought – it is a reality that Californians must face together. On Oct. 19, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency for the entire state of California, as water saving efforts continue to fall short of the state’s voluntary targets. We all must find ways to step up water use efficiency efforts in our daily lives by … More Building a Daily Foundation of Conservation