Helpful resources

Water conservation for residents

Water conservation for kids

  • The Water Page - Water conservation projects, tips, quizzes and challenges for kids.
  • WaterSense Kids - Fun site for kids and teachers from the U.S. Envrionmental Protection Agency.
  • Water Use It Wisely - Water games, adventures, tips, and challenges for kids, and educational resources for teachers.
  • Water - Who Needs It? - This colorful video helps children understand the importance of water in their lives.

Water conservation for businesses

  • Accelerated Recycled Water Retrofit Program - This program provides financial incentives directly to public or private property owners to convert potable water irrigation or industrial water systems to recycled water service.
  • Commercial Rebate Program - Commercial, industrial and institutional customers within Metropolitan’s 5,200-square-mile, six-county service area are eligible for rebates on indoor and outdoor water-saving devices.
  • Innovative Conservation Program - Research-focused program of new devices, technologies and water-saving strategies.
  • Water Savings Calculator - For common area laundry rooms (source: Multi-housing Laundry Association)
  • Water Sustainability Tool - For businesses interested in saving water (source:  Global Environmental Management Initiative)

Rebates

  • SoCal Water$mart - Rebates on high-efficiency appliances and devices offered through Santa Ana’s partnership with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
  • OC WaterSmart - Other rebates offered through Santa Ana’s partnership with the Municipal Water District of Orange County.

Tools

  • Calculate Water Savings - Use this simple calculator to estimate how much water, energy, and money you can save by installing WaterSense labeled products in your home or apartment building.
  • How Much Water Do I Use? - The water calculator compares your water use to a similar average and efficient houses in your region. It identifies specific areas for improving overall household water efficiency and then estimates the energy savings and carbon footprint of your hot water usage.
  • WaterWiser Drip Calculator - Measure and estimate water wasted due to leaks.
    *Water Conservation Tips - See our water-saving tips during this unprecedented drought.
  • Watering Calculator - The calculator tool estimates the correct amount of water to give your landscape or garden weekly during normal supply conditions.

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