Water, water everywhere, but conserve a drop to drink!

Water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water. Using less water puts less pressure on our sewage treatment facilities and uses less energy for transporting water throughout the state. California Green Builder homes use at least 20,000 gallons less water per year than their "non-green" counterparts. Some ways CGB homes might reduce water usage:

WEATHER-BASED IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS give you a leg up on Mother Nature. These devices use hourly weather data to track rainfall, air temperature, wind speed or other factors to match the water needs of your landscaping with current weather conditions. They eliminate over watering, saving water and giving you a healthier lawn.

REDUCING FRONT YARD TURF is a real water saver for many California homes where over half the water used is spent keeping the grass green. By using native plants and reducing the amount of turf in the yard, landscapes can save water and still look great.

LOW FLOW TOILETS use no more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush. Low-flow plumbing fixtures save substantial amounts of water compared to conventional fixtures while providing the same utility.

ENERGY STAR® QUALIFIED APPLIANCES incorporate advanced technologies that use 10-50% less energy and water than standard models.

RECIRCULATING HOT WATER SYSTEMS provide hot water on demand in matter of seconds. This feature saves substantial amounts of water compared to regular homes that require residents to run the tap for longer periods while waiting for the water to get hot.

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