Weather Advisory
San Diego County Water Authority
News Release: January 14, 2010 |
Contact:
John Liarakos
Office: (858) 522-6703
Cell: (858) 761-2544 |
or
Denise Vedder
Office (858) 522-6709
Cell: (619) 770-8403 |
Water Authority Recommends Turning Off Sprinklers Before Rain Storms
National Weather Service predicts significant rain next week
The San Diego County Water Authority is reminding homeowners and businesses to turn off irrigation systems in anticipation of a series of rain storms predicted by the National Weather Service to begin late Sunday in the San Diego region. Forecasters expect the storms to continue throughout the week.
Irrigation systems can be turned off for several days following storms bringing measurable amounts of rain and up to a week or more following heavy or extended storm systems. The Water Authority estimates a one-week hiatus from using landscape watering systems across the region could save 2,000 acre-feet of water.
Additional water-saving tips are available a www.20gallonchallenge.com.
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The San Diego County Water Authority is
a public agency serving the San Diego region as a wholesale supplier of water
from the Colorado River and Northern California. The Water Authority works
through its 24 member agencies to provide a safe, reliable
water supply to support the region’s $169 billion economy and the quality of life
of 3.2 million residents.
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