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California is in a drought after two successive dry years and forecasters are predicting another relatively dry winter ahead. Additionally, a 2007 court ruling imposes severe restrictions on pumping water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The Delta delivers about half of Santa Clara County’s water supply. The Santa Clara Valley Water District is asking everyone in the county to conserve water and reduce water use by 15 percent.

Questions about the drought? To learn more, read our Drought FAQ's.

Looking for ways on how to save water?  Valley Water can help through its free Water-Wise House Call Program and several water conservation related rebates for homes and businesses. With Valley Water programs you save water, money and energy.

Water-Wise House Call Program

A Water-Wise House Call is a free home water use survey that helps identify opportunities where you can conserve.  Conducting a house call involves calculating water use, teaching you to read your water meter, surveying the irrigation system, and showing you simple ways to save water both in and outside the home. Click here for our Water-Wise House Call virtual tour.

What are the benefits of Water-Wise House Call?

In addition to possibly lowering your water bill, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re using a precious resource efficiently.  Less water down the drain also means helping to protect the bay’s salt marsh habitat and its endangered species.

During a Water-Wise House Call, we’ll:

  • Replace leaking toilet flapper valves if needed and requested.
  • Measure your showerhead flow rates and install free showerheads if needed and requested.
  • Measure faucet flow rates and provide faucet aerators for kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Evaluate the efficiency of your irrigation system.
  • Provide you with a personalized irrigation schedule.
  • Identify irrigation leaks, broken or mismatched sprinkler heads, high water pressure and other common problems.
  • Develop a prioritized list of how you can start using water as efficiently as possible and help meet the 10% water savings goal. 

How do I sign up?

To suite your schedule, Water-Wise House Calls are available for Santa Clara County residents and apartment managers Monday through Saturday, during daylight hours. 

To schedule an appointment, call 1 (800) 548-1882, or click here to submit an online Water-Wise House Call request.

San Jose Water Company customers should call (408) 279-7900 to schedule an appointment.