WATER CONSERVATION
"By far, the area with the highest potential to save water is
landscape irrigation. Cultivating plants better suited to Paso’s
arid climate would reduce summertime water use, as would greater attention to irrigation system types and the patterns followed in
applying irrigation water."
- Jim App, City Manager
Level 2 Mandatory Water Use Restrictions
On June 4, 2009, the City declared a Level 2 Water Shortage condition, enacting all Level 2 shortage condition water use restrictions, in addition to all permanent water use restrictions and Level 1 restrictions. The following attachment includes all water use restrictions and prohibitions now in effect.
Level 2 Water Shortage Mandatory Water Conservation Requirements
Water Conservation and Water Shortage Contingency
Plan Ordinance No. 956
(2009 CC ORD 956)
Workshops
Green Gardening Workshop Series
May - June
2009 at Cuesta College
Admission to these workshops is free for Paso Robles water customers. Please bring a copy of your water bill to the workshop.
Download Workshop Series Flyer for dates and times.
- Year-round Color for North Co. Landscapes: June 15th
- Native Plants for North County Landscapes: June 22th
Outdoor Water Conservation Techniques
- Workshop June 17
Summer 2009
Downloadable Conservation
Materials
- Water Conserving Appliances for Your Home or Business
- Water Use Efficiency Ideas for Landscape Irrigation
- Recommended Watering Schedule and Sprinkler Run-times
- Paso Robles Water Resources Situation
- Water Efficient Landscapes
- Residential Landscapes: Water Use Efficiency Ideas
- Leaking Toilets Waste Water and Cost You Money
Conservation Tips
Planting a new landscape?
Consult our full color Water Conserving Plant Guide to find plants that require less water.
Water Conservation in the Schools
This year the City will be sponsoring a new school education program for grades 3-6 in Paso Robles. This 45 minute class presentation will focus on the water cycle, watershed protection and water conservation. Skilled school presenters from a local education company will use colorful 3-D visuals during these interactive programs. All presentations are correlated to the California science standards. For more information call (805) 781-8341.
For more ways to conserve take a virtual tour of the
H2ouse Water Saver Home
For more information on water conservation call the Paso Robles Water Division at 237-3866.
