Water Conservation
We live in a Mediterranean climate that is prone to cycles of prolonged droughts. Some people conserve water to help save a precious natural resource, while others are motivated to save money. No mater the motivator, the District always encourages the elimination of waste and the efficient use of water.
Reduce showerhead water usage
by 20% and save on your water bill.
Water Saving Tips
Gardening Tips
Lawn Repurposing Rebates
Visit our Water Efficient Demonstration GardenGet ideas on attractive low water use landscape at our new water efficient demonstration garden located beside our office at 87 Carol Lane, Oakley.
Free Stuff to Help You Save Water and MoneyWe have free low-flow shower heads, kitchen sink aerators and bath sink aerators
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MASSAGE SHOWERHEAD.2.0 gallons per minute White Shower Pro Massage with On/Off, Water Saving, Efficient Low Flow, Quality Shower Head. |
DUAL-FLOW KITCHEN AERATOR.Swivel action for effective cleaning, both with aerated jet and wide spray, and full flow and easy touch flow restrictor. |
BATHROOM FAUCET AERATOR.Flows at 1.5 gallons per minute, but delivers the force of gallons more. Easy to install. |
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* Free water conservation items are only available to Diablo Water District Customers
Easy Ways to Save Water and MoneyTo achieve the greatest savings, focus on outdoor water conservation. That’s because, in the winter, when water use is lower, the typical water bill ranges from $30 to $80 a month. But in the summer, when water use soars, the typical water bill ranges from $80 to $300 a month. |
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Most Water is Used Outdoors
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Easy Indoor Water-Saving Tips
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Big Rebates and More to Help You SaveDiablo Water District's customers are eligible to receive water conservation rebates and FREE Home Water Use Surveys from Contra Costs Water District, which supplies the District with imported water. |
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Water-Saving Rebates
Up to $1,000 rebates are available to help you transform your water guzzling turf into a beautiful low-water use landscape.
More Water Conservation TipsThe Bay Area, like only 2 percent of the world, has a Mediterranean climate. This means that we have cool, wet winters and summer droughts. Thus, it is important to have landscaping that uses drought-tolerant plants, efficient irrigation, and employs other water-saving methods. CCWD has a water efficient Demonstration Garden that you can visit to see how plants grow using 50 percent less water than a comparable lawn. |
Free, Home Water Use Survey –This is a free service offered by Contra Costa Water District to Diablo Water District Customers During the home water survey, a member of CCWD's water conservation team will:
Facts About Winter and Summer Water BillsIn the winter, when water use is lower, the typical water bill ranges from $30 to $80 a month. But in the summer, when water use soars, the typical water bill ranges from $80 to $300 a month. As much as 75% of your summer bill can be for outside watering. So to achieve the greatest water savings, focus on outdoor water conservation. |