The goal of Senate Bill 606 and Assembly Bill 1668 was to make conservation a way of life in California. Whether or not you support the new water laws, it’s important to know how they affect you. Don’t worry, there are no new fines for individuals or households. First thing’s first. Doing laundry and taking a … [Read more...]
10 Easy Ways to Conserve Water in Your Home
As Californians, we all know too-well most how dangerous and frightening water scarcity can be. The infamous 2011-2017 California drought may be over, but water conservation will never stop being important--here or anywhere. In fact, water scarcity is quickly becoming a serious problem all over the country. According … [Read more...]
Choosing The Best Water Storage Tank for Your Home: A How-To Guide
Founding father Ben Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” While we’re not positive he was referring to water storage tanks, there’s no proof that he wasn’t. If he was talking about the importance of having a water storage tank, he’s right. If he wasn’t, well… he’s still right. It's … [Read more...]
Lowering Your Water Bill This Summer
Our drought may be over, but California’s water problems are not. As the California Water Board states, “Our changing climate requires Californians to move beyond temporary emergency drought measures and adopt permanent changes to use water more wisely.” If we want to keep living in California, we all have to pay a … [Read more...]
Where Does LA Get Its Water?
Over four million people live in Los Angeles, which makes it the second most populous city in the United States. It's also in a desert. Figuring out how to get water to Los Angeles and the rest of Southern California has always been one of the state’s greatest challenges. It’s also one of California’s greatest … [Read more...]
How to Save Water and Keep Your Lawn Looking Good
Boy, it's going to be kind of tough not to be depressing during this intro. We’ve got to be honest, and you probably know where we’re going with this, so we might as well make this like ripping off a bandaid and get it over with all at once. Responsible water conservation is going to have to be a lifestyle, because The … [Read more...]
Eco-Friendly Plumbing Tips for Earth Day
It’s time to celebrate! Earth Day is Friday, April 22nd, 2016. Are you doing your part to keep our planet healthy? As plumbers, we love to contribute to earth day by making eco-friendly plumbing choices and improvements. Check out our California Water Conservation Checklist as a great resource for saving water. … [Read more...]
How California is Fighting the Drought with “Shade Balls”
Reservoirs in California just got a new look. While it’s been ongoing for years, the California drought took a turn this year to become one of the worst ever recorded. Water is scarce and residents are feeling the effects of the drought during the summer months. Despite statewide water conservation efforts, more … [Read more...]
Landscaping? Try Xeriscaping
As any true Californian knows full well, the summer months consistently prove to be hot and dry. With temperatures skyrocketing and a diminishing supply of water, lush landscaping is starting to become a thing of the past—especially in light of new restrictions on water use in the state. However, there is a new … [Read more...]
4 Quick Ways to Make Your Plumbing More Efficient This Summer
New water restrictions have been implemented throughout California. While facing these new changes, you’re probably looking for ways to make your plumbing more efficient. After all, this can help ensure you have enough water for household tasks and convenience. For starters, make sure to check out our Water … [Read more...]
