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Additional resources

  • Home tour: Take an interactive virtual tour of a water-efficient home

  • Quick tips: Californians use on average 196 gallons of water per person per day compared to only 111 gallons per person per day in Santa Clara County. These quick tips will help you save!

  • Cleaning hardscapes: Cleaning hardscapes outside your home doesn’t need a lot of water, if water is allowed at all. Using a broom can clean most hardscapes. Spot-cleaning with a bucket and coarse brush is another option. Pressurized waterbrooms can clean outdoor surfaces just as well as a hose and nozzle with as little as 2.8 gallons per minute (versus 8 to 18 gallons per minute with a hose). Waterbrooms use a combination of air and water pressure to help the work area dry in minutes (avoiding slip hazards) while removing dirt and food spills.

  • Get free gear: Learn about free water saving devices, and how to find and fix leaks. Get free gear here.