How To, Why To Save Water

 

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By Grace Phillips

RECENTLY, the Metropolitan Water District reduced water allocations to Southern California by about 20%. While we in Santa Monica are cushioned, the City will probably ask for further voluntary 10% reductions. That raises the question: Can you afford to reduce your water use? I have come to realize that it is very difficult for Santa Monica water users to answer that, because when you get your water bill, you have no way of knowing whether you are a good, careful water user, or a major water waster.  

So, I thought I would share some information to help you figure out what kind of water user you are, and some more information on how to be a better one. 

PART ONE: Some Interesting Factoids

  1. Santa Monica gets more than 80% of its water from far, far away. Pumping water up and over
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