Water

I was recently informed that google is buying water farms to cool there servers. Did you know in multimillion dollar town homes in Beruit  have water available only 2 of the 24 hours? Did you know in metropolitan areas of India it's the same thing? Point being, in the US we are spoiled. If we get smart and care a little more we can use our water to ensure these things don't happen. Check your sprinklers at home, leaky toilets and faucets.

Can a Water Plan Work Without an Environmental Goal?

http://tinyurl.com/3rtcr5v

California Water Summary

Reducing water usage 20% is going to be tough. Here is a look at where we are.


http://www.edf.org/documents/4033_hetchhetchyrestored_Chap03.pdf

Are we out of this drought yet?

Although it seems that the rains we have had in Southern California would be more than enough to get us out of a drought- this may not be true. While some reservoirs are able to capture and hold the rain water most of it is not able to be absorbed by the soil after reaching field capacity. Once the saturation point is reached the water simply sheets off down the drains and out to the ocean. Rainwater that precipitates in January is not available in July. Simply stated that water is consumed. To end the drought two major factors need to occur: 1. Rain sporadically all year long 2. Population growth will have to come to a complete stop. Since neither of these is likely we will have to continue to worker smarter to make each drop of water go farther.

The Water Cycle

The Water Cycle

First blog from 30,000 feet

WiFi in a plane is very cool. Might want to check out this link for the hot summer. IRWDnews 

  

Hot! Hot! Hot! Hope you're weekend plans include using water wisely. Visit www.alwayswatersmart.com for more information.about 8 hours ago 

Monarch's Client Receiving Award

Monarch has been working with Oso Valley Greenbelt since 2008. Since 2008, Oso Valley has made some incredible changes and improvements which have resulted in over $250,000 saved in water consumption. Incredible!!! Monarch works with the team in place to establish planning, review contracts, manage water and so much more. The results are money saved, better looking landscapes and increased property values.  The City of Mission Viejo is making a proclamation about the efforts and incredible savings made at Oso Valley. Well done board, Harvest Landscape, PCM and Monarch. Tens of thousands more were saved- contact Monarch to find out how.

Check out the article. .  .

Smart Timers

Don't think you can set it and forget it. Smart timers typically take 90-120 days to appropriately dial in the correct water output. This one didn't have wires- those are important too!!!

This slope is getting enough water

Monarch inspects working being done in the field to make sure your landscape dollars are being spent wisely.

Does your contractor do weekly meter readings?

The first rule of water management is weekly water meter readings. If your contractor is not doing this- ask them to deliver these reports. You will save water-Monarch Guarantee. 

Call for a Water Assessment today!

Rebates are back- at least for a while

Here are the details-

REBATE AMOUNT CHANGES:

- High-efficiency clothes washers (4.0 Water Factor or less): $50 (Please

note the change in the clothes washer requirement from WF 5.0 to WF 4.0 as

of July 1, 2009.) 

- High-efficiency toilets (WaterSense qualified, 1.28 gpf or less): $50 

- Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers (Smart Water Application

Technologies™ or “SWAT” tested; add-on devices are not rebated)

-- (<1 acre): $80

-- (1+ acre): $25/station

- Rotary nozzles, new requirement to include pressure regulating heads:

$4/nozzle 

- Synthetic turf: $0.60/sq ft (not available in all areas as local water

agencies must now match funds and retrofitted area must be less than ½

acre; check the website for details)

As always, local water agencies have the option to add funding and increase

rebate amounts for their customers. Agency funding updates will be provided

on a monthly basis.  

If you have any questions, please visit the program website at:

www.bewaterwise.com or call the SoCal Water$mart hotline at: 888-376-3314.

We look forward to working with you!

Run off a bigger issue than previously thought

American Chemical Society press release declaring water pollution resulting from run-off from homes has been underestimated by 50%.  Note that the study was done in Sac and OC. 

http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=222&content_id=CNBP_022767&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=445d8525-e1a1-4827-8645-09171bdc1638 

Emergency 'go' for graywater in Ca

Emergency 'go' for graywater in CA
SAN DIEGO - Drought compels state to move 18 months ahead of schedule.

To read the rest of this article, go to:
http://www.watertechonline.com/news.asp?N_ID=72345

Water Shortage getting "Fishy"

Check out latest news on water supplies.

"Water picture in CA just got wetter; key judge has realized cutting water supplies affects much more than just fish." http://cli.gs/0R8Jm6

No More Water in the OC??

New study shows water supply for Southern California is in serious jeopardy over the next few decades. Check out this link for more info http://sciencedude.freedomblogging.com/2009/07/21/key-oc-water-source-under-threat-but-how-badly/43145/

Removing Passive Turf Areas

So you've taken out your lawn. Now what? 7/18 class at Quail Botanical Gardens in El Cajon covers some options http://tinyurl.com/lwrh62

Drought Timeline

CA Dept. of Water Resources just posted a drought timeline. Chronicles events, impacts in 2007-2009http://tinyurl.com/nb7onh#fb

MWD approves $19 million infusion for water conservation rebates

March 26th left many residents and Home owner associations in limbo. Under the previous guidelines that Metro set forth, dollars were allocated for installing smart timers, mp rotators and other water saving devices. However, on the 26th this program changed dramatically and hundreds of customers without the refund they had budgeted for. Due to the state budget crisis as well and many other issues the money had slowed to halt. 

Check out this article to see where we are in the process MWD approves $19 million infusion for water conservation rebates. Will help save 300k acre-feet over next 20 yrs http://tinyurl.com/le4h5c

Where is the Federal Money Going?

Met, SoCal water leaders thank the feds for stimulus $$ for water programs. http://cli.gs/Mtz2AP

Summer is rapidly approaching. Have your irrigation work orders, proposals and invoices increased? Hopefully, you hired Monarch and this influx is being minimized. If not, it's not to late to call Monarch. Monarch will assess the 5 biggest budget busters on your property. Mention this blog and Monarch will take 50% off  the cost of that assessment. This offer is good until May 15th.