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Careers@SJWater |
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MANDATORY CONSERVATION
In response to the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s (District) call for 15% mandatory conservation through June 2010, San Jose Water Company (SJWC) has worked with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to develop its water conservation plan. The CPUC has approved SJWC’s plan and the rules outlined below became effective on August 12, 2009.
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SJWC’s water conservation rules focus on reducing outdoor water waste, which can account for over 50% of a household’s usage, and include the following:
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Customers must fix leaks, broken irrigation systems, or broken plumbing fixtures within five (5) days if notified to do so by San Jose Water Company. |
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No outdoor watering more often than every other day with even numbered addresses watering on even numbered days and odd numbered addresses on odd numbered days. |
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No washing down hardscape in a manner which results in excessive run-off or waste. No flooding or run-off allowed in gutters, waterways, patios, driveway, or streets. |
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No outdoor watering with a hose unless using a positive shut-off nozzle. No washing of cars, buses, boats, aircraft, trailers or other vehicles without a positive shut-off nozzle. |
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No use of water for more than minimal landscaping in connection with any new construction. |
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No use of water for construction purposes, unless no other source of water or other method can be used. |
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No use of water for decorative fountains or the filling or topping off of decorative lakes or ponds. Exceptions are made for use of recycled water. |
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No use of water for the complete filling or complete refilling of swimming pools. Topping off of pools for routine maintenance is allowed. |
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No service of water by any restaurant except upon the request of the patron. |
Customer allocations and the imposition of penalties are currently NOT part of SJWC’s plan. Our goal is to educate and inform customers on ways to use water more wisely.
SJWC also recommends that you refrain from watering outdoors between the hours of 8am and 6pm, avoiding the heat and evaporation that takes place during the day. Additionally, SJWC recommends watering be limited to no more than three days a week, at a maximum of 15 minutes per station.
SJWC has been actively promoting water conservation since the early 1990s and encourages our customers to conserve and use water wisely. The program’s success is measured by the fact that we delivered slightly less water in 2007 as we did in 1987 despite serving an additional 80,000 residents. The company has several programs that can assist with this endeavor, including complimentary water audits. SJWC also recently implemented tiered rates that are designed to encourage residential customers to use water more efficiently. To schedule a complimentary water audit, request conservation literature, or to ask a conservation question, please email conservation@sjwater.com or call 408-279-7900. For more information, please view SJWC's newly updated water conservation booklet. You can also fill out our conservation form.
Thank you for doing your part to use water wisely. |
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