The City of Gardena is committed to making every effort in conserving water within our community.

10 EASY TIPS TO REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION
	1.		Shorten your watering cycles. Up to 70 percent of residential water use
			goes to maintaining our yards. Taking one minute off a ten-minute cycle
			saves ten percent!
	2.		Check your sprinkler system. Do a weekly check for broken or clogged
			sprinklerheads and replace them right away. Make sure you are watering
			your yard and not the driveway or sidewalk.
	3.		Fix those leaks. Just a drip can waste more than 10,000 gallons per month.
			A leaking flapper on a toilet also increases flows at the water treatment
			plant.
	4.		Plant native species or drought – tolerant plants. Many of the lawns and
			plants we use are not intended for the unique climate in Southern
			California.
	5.		Use a broom instead of a hose. Sweeping up rather than hosing off leaves
			or grass clippings not only saves water, it reduces runoff.
	6.		Get an adjustable hose nozzle for outdoor use. With one of these you can
			adjust the spray to meet your needs. A hose running for five minutes uses
			the same amount of water as a 20-minute shower.
	7.		Eliminate runoff. Runoff could mean your lawn needs aeration. When you
			aerate your lawn, you give the water somewhere to go besides down the
			storm drain.
	8.		Take shorter showers. Cutting two minutes off your shower time can save
			600 gallons a month for a family of four. If you change the showerhead to
			a water efficient model, you could save even more.
	9.		Turn off water while you brush your teeth or shave.
	10.		Wash only full loads of laundry or dishes. Waiting until you have a full load
			can save you up to 20 gallons for the same amount of clean clothes.

Water supply in Southern California has been significantly depleted and we need your help in doing all we can to conserve this major resource.