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 Water Use Restrictions
(revised Oct. 2009)
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.
Compliance with the watering schedule restrictions is voluntary Oct. 15 - April 30, 2010. Mandatory restrictions and enforcement resume May 1, 2010.
Level 2 Water Shortage Mandatory Conservation Requirements
(rev. 10-14-09)
Water Conservation and Water Shortage Contingency
Plan Ordinance No. 956
(2009 CC ORD 956)
Rebates and Incentives
The City of Paso Robles is offering rebates of up to $125 to homeowners or business owners who replace a high flow toilet with new High Efficiency Toilet. Download Terms and Conditions, and an application:
The City of Paso Robles is offering rebates to homeowners or business owners who replace their lawns with drought-tolerant plants on drip irrigation, artificial turf, or permeable paving. Download Terms and Conditions, and an application:
Free Home Water Survey
New No Cost Service Being Offered
The City of Paso Robles is now offering a Home Water Survey designed to help its customers conserve water and manage your landscape irrigation more efficiently. During your home water survey, Paso Robles’ water conservation staff will:
- Check shower heads and faucet aerators and install low-flow devices if needed.
- Check toilets for leaks and install a new toilet flapper valve if leaking.
- Inspect all irrigation stations for leaks, overspray, and other problems.
- Create a seasonal irrigation schedule for your home.
- Provide you with a checklist of improvements for your irrigation system.
- Provide other conservation tips and brochures.
- Inform you of rebate programs for which you may qualify.
Surveys take between 60 and 90 minutes, and are available weekdays and Saturdays during daylight hours. Appointment times are flexible and can be scheduled to meet your needs. To sign up for this free service call 227-7250. Download and Print this information.
Conservation Tips
Indoor Tips
Water conservation tips for indoors.
Outdoor Tips
Water conservation tips for the outdoors, including an
instructional video on Central Coast Sustainable
Landscapes.
Planting a new landscape?
Call 227-7238 to obtain a free 31-page color brochure on Water-wise Gardening by Sunset Magazine.
Consult our full color Water Conserving Plant Guide to find beautiful climate-appropriate plants that require less water.
Water Conservation in the Schools
The City sponsors a school education program for grades 3-6 in Paso Robles. Two different 45-minute class presentations will focus on the water cycle, watershed protection, pollution prevention, 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.
A field trip is also offered to the City of Paso Robles wastewater treatment plant so students can learn how wastewater from homes and businesses is purified. For more information on classes 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 Conservation Office at 227-7238.
