Irrigating landscape with potable water
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
80 inches
(Height of an NBA Player)
The typical amount of water
that needs to be applied to
grass lawn each year*
Irrigating landscape in a manner that
causes runoff
Washing driveways, sidewalks, parking
areas with a hose unless using a
pressurized nozzle
Washing a vehicle with a hose when the
hose does not have a water shut-off
nozzle
20 inches
Operating a fountain or other water
feature that does not re-circulate the
water
(Length of a newborn)
12 inches
(Height of a Chihuahua)
The average annual
rainfall in Long Beach
The typical amount of
water that needs to be
applied to Drought-Tolerant
Landscape each year*
Botanical Name: Aloe x
humilis ‘Andhogp’
Common Name: Spineless
Hedgehog
This aloe plant blooms coralred flowers in spring and late
summer. The perfect plant for
hot, dry locations, this attractive
succulent makes quite an
impression in the front border
or in a container.
Before and After Photos of the
National Guard’s 53,000 sq. ft.
Lawn to Garden transformation
To get up to $3,000 for your
landscape transformation, visit
www.lblawntogarden.com
PART 1: WE is Powerful
Water and Energy...WE. When we save water in
Long Beach, we save water that would otherwise be
pumped from hundreds of miles away. In fact, the
water delivered to us from the Sacramento Delta
must be pumped over the Tehachapi Mountains,
requiring a greater rise in elevation than at any
other pumping plant in the world. When these
pumps are fully engaged they consume as much
electricity as the city of San Francisco! We have a
wonderful opportunity to help California save both
water and energy when we install water-conserving devices and
replace grass lawns with beautiful landscapes that thrive naturally in
our semi-arid region. The Water-Energy connection is powerful.
Water Waster, 2009 by local artists Rob Padilla, Marc Franco and David Mario Pratt
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Purchases of High Efficiency
Clothes Washers
Applications are only accepted online so
before purchasing your valuable water savings
device, make sure the model qualifies. Go
to www.socalwatersmart.com for more
information or to apply for a rebate.
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Main Number (562) 570-2300
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