Los Angeles Water Patrol

On November 12th, KABC Channel 7, Los Angeles, had LA Mayor Villaragosa talking about water conservation and how the DWP, which is the major supplier for water and power in Los Angeles county, will be conducting patrols to advise residents about water conservation.

LA does have water usage rules. Did you forget? They are not as severe as other areas like New Mexico or Georgia, but it's important to know that:

1. You cannot water hard surfaces such as side walks, walkways, driveways or parking areas.

2. You cannot water your lawn during these times:
April 1st to September 30th - 10Am to 5PM
October 1st to March 31st - 11Am to 3PM

3. Allow excess water from your sprinklers to flood the gutters.

4. Use water to clean, fill, or maintain fountains unless it has a recirculating system.

5. Serve water in eating establishments until the customer asks for it.

6. Allow water leaks to go unattended.

In addition, LA residents are also encouraged to:

1. Fax leaky faucets and install an airator.

2. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean paved surfaces.

3. Shorten your showers and install a water restrictor.

4. Adjust your sprinklers to water the greenery only, not the sidewalks, street or drive way.

5. Run only full loans in your dishwasher and laundry machines.

The goal is to reduce the city's water usage by atleast 10 percent. If this can't be achieved, you better bet they will whip out the ticket system and fine you... you-you-you water waster.