Just a short blog this week to remind you that Long Beach is serious about its water restrictions. Check it out! They’ve even got a “Report a Water Waster” form on their website.
I got so scared I wrote the word water on my calendar on all the legal watering days from now through December, which put a serious dent in my blogging time. Writing water over and over like that I was suddenly guilt-stricken by the awareness that I was also washing clothes washing dishes and planning a long soak in the tub. I did not feel guilty about my 8-ounce glass of water though. I am proud, proud, proud of my water drinking habit.
Anyway, some of the key points to remember besides the designated watering days is that you should water before 9 AM or after 4 PM are:
- Use a special pressurized cleaning device to clean sidewalks and patios
- Use sprinklers from 10 to 15 minutes.
- Be sure your sprinklers operate efficiently and don't overflow into the street.
- If you use a hose to wash your car, attach a water shut-off nozzle.
These are all fairly easy and common sense practices, and here’s the Long Beach City Ordinance if you’re a detail freak. Remember, the water you save may be your own.
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