California has been in a drought situation for a long time, and it is getting worse. We knew this was coming and that it was inevitable. So, as in other San Diego communities, Carlsbad is now implementing mandatory water conservation as we are in the Level 2 ALERT stage (no longer a WATCH).
The biggie is restricting irrigation/watering of lawns to only 3 days per week from July 1 through October 1 (commercial growers and nurseries are excluded).
- Odd numbered homes will water on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday
- Even numbered homes can water on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday.
Here's a more detailed guide to the mandatory restrictions that are being imposed effective July 1, 2009.
Other programs are in place, including increased use of recycled water, water audits and rebate programs, and of course the plans for the desalination plant in Carlsbad.
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There are repeated requests by various agencies and towns for folks to cut back on their use of water (especially big water wasters like irrigation of lawns and washing cars) and a number of websites that provide great suggestions for the ways we can reduce our water usage - some of the little things, like running the water until it warms and keeping the water on while shaving and brushing teeth, can really add up.
The City of San Diego has already declared a