How to Conserve Water

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Resources | Helpful Hints | Outdoor Conservation | Conservation Education

 

2022 Water Saving Credit Rebate Program

 

Recieve up to $500 rebate credit per parcel when you install a weather-based smart irrigation controller.  Save water, and money too! 

Rebate applications are due September 30, 2022! 

This program is funded by State grants and completes in 2022 and funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis.  All products must be installed and rebate application submitted in 2021. 

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Weather-based Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate

Investing in a smart irrigation controller for your home is easier than ever, thanks to our renewed 2022 rebate credit! The NTPUD offers qualifying customers up to a $500 credit for the purchase of a new smart irrigation controller.

Smart irrigation controllers adjust the watering schedule automatically as the weather changes. It is estimated that up to 50% of the water applied to landscapes is wasted due to incorrect controller settings and infrequent adjusting of those settings.

Qualifying Smart Controllers
Qualified Smart Irrigation Controllers must be EPA WaterSense labeled. Look for the EPA WaterSense label on the box or cover of the Smart Irrigation Controller(s) you purchase. The EPA WaterSense website has a product search feature that allows you to view all labeled smart irrigation controllers by selecting irrigation controllers in the product category dropdown menu. 

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Free Conservation Supplies Available from the North Tahoe Public Utility District

Supplies Available in the District Offices at 875 National Avenue for District residents.

  • Hose Nozzle: Save water while washing vehicles, bikes, RV’s, boats, and trailers.  District regulations require use of a hose nozzle when using a hose.
  • Hose Timer: Set the timer so your hose will automatically shut off when it has completed.
  • Dish Squeegee: It’s a “two-fer”!  Saves water by allowing you to scrape dishes clean right into the trash with little need for rinsing and puts that FOG (Fats Oils and Grease) into the trash where it belongs! 
  • Rain Gauge: Find out how much it rained and turn off or adjust irrigation accordingly.  State law mandates no watering within 48 hours of measurable precipitation.
  • Leak Detection Dye Tabs: Suspect a running toilet?  Drop one of these tablets into the tank of your toilet and if the water in the bowl turns blue then your flapper valve most likely needs replaced.  A running toilet can drain 1 – 5 gallons per minute of good, clean water straight to the sewer.  That’s 40,000 – 200,000 gallons per month!
  • Shower Timer: Reduce your shower to 5 minutes and save water! 
  • Moisture Meter: Avoid overwatering! Keep your plants healthy and save water!  Use it to check your indoor or outdoor plants to see when they need water.
  • Shower heads: Using optimal pressure while conserving water during showers.

 

Water Conservation Web Resources

There are a number of websites available for you to learn more about how to reduce your water consumption.

 

Helpful Hints

How to Read Your Bills: 

The District's water bill was revised in 2021. Please contact the District offices at 530-546-4212 if you have any questions about how to read your bill,  

Track down your high water usage

If you are trying to tracking down a water leak and other unexplained water usage, try some of these helpful hints.  

Toilet Scenarios
A running toilet can be a major source of unexplained water usage.
Here are some of the things that can happen that would make your toilet run.

Gallons Per Minute & Gallons Per Day
While a small leak doesn’t seem like much water is going down the drain, cumulatively these small leaks can add up to a lot.
This document shows the amount of water that a small leak that goes unfixed can use.

You can find out exactly how much water your faucets, showers and those drips are using by picking up your free drip counter and shower and faucet flow meter bag for FREE at the District offices.  

Meter Info
By looking at your meter you can tell if you are using water unexpectedly.
This document explains how to read your meter.

Stop & Drain Valves

Older shut off valves, called Stop and Drain Valves, can also cause unexpected water use.
This document explains how to shut off your valves.

 

Outdoor Water Conservation Information

Tahoe Resource Conservation District

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

Tahoe Home Landscaping Guide

 

Conservation Education

The North Tahoe Public Utility District has partnered with Tahoe City Public Utility District, and Tahoe Water Suppliers Association to bring the very popular Trashion Shows to the Elementary and Middle Schools in the Tahoe Area. These shows are put on by the Envirolution Club at Truckee High School in partnership with the Sierra Watershed Education Partnership. The District must provide School Education as part of our Urban Water Management Plan and we have teamed up to bring this very effective program to our lakeside schools.