City Of Agoura Hills: Conserving Water - Protecting Our City

Press release from the City of Agoura Hills:

06/25/2021 3:41 PM

 Within the City of Agoura Hills, much of the water used for irrigation is wasted due to inefficient watering methods and systems. Excess irrigation runoff poses a threat to the City’s unique natural environment and water conservation goals. As excess water runs off irrigated areas, it flows over sidewalks, down streets, into storm drains, and finds its way to local waterbodies and eventually the ocean. This runoff can pick up a host of pollutants, like trash and bacteria that can be harmful to our local waterways.

Fortunately, there are a few easy steps that you can take to eliminate irrigation runoff!

 Use this checklist to reduce water usage, preserve the environment, and cut water costs:

• Check sprinkler system frequently and adjust so only plants and lawn are watered
• Water small lawn patches by hand
• Aerate lawns to allow water to reach roots rather than run off the surface
• Check sprinkler system valves periodically for leaks and broken heads
• Replace sprinklers with drip irrigation
• Use a screwdriver to test soil moisture – If pushed into the soil easily, no need to water
• Visit the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District website to view additional tips and the latest water use restrictions at www.lvmwd.com/conservation

Water conservation and water quality are top priorities for the City of Agoura Hills. We thank you for helping to make our City an exemplary model of environmental stewardship.

 Within the City of Agoura Hills, much of the water used for irrigation is wasted due to inefficient watering methods and systems. Excess irrigation runoff poses a threat to the City’s unique natural environment and water conservation goals. As excess water runs off irrigated areas, it flows over sidewalks, down streets, into storm drains, and finds its way to local waterbodies and eventually the ocean. This runoff can pick up a host of pollutants, like trash and bacteria that can be harmful to our local waterways.

Fortunately, there are a few easy steps that you can take to eliminate irrigation runoff!

 Use this checklist to reduce water usage, preserve the environment, and cut water costs:

Water conservation and water quality are top priorities for the City of Agoura Hills. We thank you for helping to make our City an exemplary model of environmental stewardship.

This press release was produced by the City of Agoura Hills. The views expressed here are the author’s own.