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Water Conservation

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1. Who do I contact about leaks or water waste?

Call the Town's Water Waste Hotline at 522-8331. A recorded message will help direct you to the appropriate contact person based on the type of problem and the time of occurance.

2. How long should I water my lawn?

There is no one size fits all answer for how long to water. Sprinkler application rates, weather, soil type, slope, and plant water needs are just a few of the factors that must be taken into account when deciding how long to water. More...

3. I just bought a new clothes washer. Do I qualify for a rebate?

If you have a water/sewer service account with the Town of Windsor and your new clothes washer is on our list of qualified models, you are eligible for a $125 rebate. For other requirements see the complete program details.

4. I just purchased and installed new toilets. Do I qualify for a rebate?

Two different rebates are available for the purchase and installation of High Efficiency Toilets (HETs) that use 1.28 gallons per flush or less. Get up to $50 to replace 1.6 gpf toilets (this is the most common type of toilet in Windsor)
Get up to $150 to replace 3.5 gpf toilets (this rebate requires pre-approval). For other requirements see the complete program details.

5. When is the best time of day to water my lawn?

If possible, you should schedule your irrigation early enough in the morning to be completed before sunrise. This is the time of day when there is the least amount of wind and the least amount of water loss to evaporation.

6. How can I tell if I have a leak?

Your water meter's low flow indicator can be used to detect whether you have a leak or not. More...

7. A lot of water gets wasted while waiting for the hot water to arrive at my upstairs bathroom faucet and shower. Is there anything I can do?

You can install an on-demand recirculation pump, which speeds up the delivery of hot water to the fixture. The water that normally goes down the drain as you wait is returned to the water heater by using the cold water line as a return loop. Once the hot water arrives, water begins to flow out of the fixture and the pump shuts off automatically. More...

8. How can I get information about landscape plants that use little or no water?

The Water Use Classification of Landscape Species(WUCOLS), a publication of UC Cooperative Extension, is a comprehensive list of plants classified by their water requirements. The Sonoma County Master Gardeners website (http://groups.ucanr.org/sonomamg/)also maintains a list of plants well suited to our climate. Go to WUCOLS link...

9. What are the restrictions for participating in the Town's Water Efficient Landscape rebate program?

You need to call 838-5357 and schedule a free pre-inspection visit / water use assessment before starting work on your project. Additional restrictions are listed in the complete program details...