20 Gallon Challenge

Take the Pledge! Help us save water!

The San Diego region has been a leader in water
conservation for years thanks to dedicated efforts
by many residents and businesses. However, our current
water supply challenges require further water savings.

Everyone can contribute to the San Diego region’s effort
to increase conservation by 20 gallons per person per day.
Fill out the form below and choose the additional steps
you pledge to take to save water. If the savings add up to
20 gallons or more a day, your pledge will be added to our
running total and you will receive a 20-Gallon Challenge
Pledge Appreciation Certificate that you can print out from your computer.

If you are already taking steps to conserve water, the San Diego region's water agencies
thank you for your efforts. But remember – the more water you save, the more you benefit
our region, our environment, and our water future, so see how far you can go!

Every Drop Counts!

Check back often to watch our water savings grow!

Note: Information you share will not be sold or provided to any outside company or organization.
Information will be used to help the Water Authority and its 24 member water retail agencies develop
and implement effective conservation programs.

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Note: Your zip code may be served by more than one water agency . If you are not sure which one to select, click here for contact information.

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In addition to my existing conservation practices or actions in the past, I pledge to:

`Indoors`	`Daily Savings*`
Run the dishwasher only when full	2 gallons
Not leave water running while rinsing dishes	5 gallons
Turn off water while brushing teeth (twice daily)	8 gallons
Shorten showers by 2 minutes (once daily)	5 gallons
Fill the bathtub half full while bathing	18 gallons
Not use the toilet as a wastebasket (once daily)	1.6 gallons
Wash only full loads of clothes	15 gallons
Fix a leaky faucet	15 gallons
Fix a leaky toilet	30 gallons
Install aerators with flow restrictors on kitchen/bathroom faucets (3)	14 gallons
Purchase a new, more efficient clothes washer (Click here for info on $175 voucher)	10 gallons
Replace old, non-efficient toilet with new low-flush toilet (4 flushes daily)	8 gallons

`Outdoors`	`Daily Savings*`
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks (twice weekly)	22 gallons
Water yard before 6 a.m. or after 8 p.m.	20 gallons
Reduce overwatering by reducing irrigation cycles by 2 minutes (5 irrigation stations, watering three times weekly)	80 gallons
Reduce overwatering by eliminating one irrigation cycle per week	30 gallons
Adjust sprinklers to reduce overspray onto sidewalks, driveways, etc.	20 gallons
Repair pipe leak or broken sprinkler head (1)	20 gallons
Add mulch (2"-3") around trees and plants (1,000 sq. ft.)	25 gallons
Install water-efficient drip irrigation system	20 gallons
Install a "smart irrigation controller" that adjusts for temperature and precipitation	40 gallons
Not leave hose running while washing my car (10 minutes, once a week)	18 gallons
Replace part of my lawn or water-intensive plants with native or California Friendly plants (1,000 sq. ft)	40 gallons
Repair any leaks around pool or spa pumps (1)	20 gallons
Repair any leaking hose bibs	20 gallons
Install a pool cover to reduce evaporation	30 gallons
Install spa cover to reduce evaporation	5 gallons

Total Savings Pledged	gallons per day

*Actual water savings from these actions depends on a number of factors, including a household�s water pressure, number of residents, age/efficiency of plumbing devices, size of landscapes and irrigation systems, personal behaviors, etc. These daily estimates for an average household are provided solely as an educational guideline to help the public understand and appreciate the potential of these actions to help the region save water.

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