Sweep it Up!

Wednesday, 04 February 2009

Did you know that California is in a state of official drought? San Diego County water supplies are being impacted by historic dry conditions and court-ordered pumping restrictions. We can all help the region conserve more water!

 Sweep up outdoor dust, trash and debris instead of hosing it down. This simple action results in a dual benefit; not only does it conserve up to 18 gallons of water per minute, it also prevents polluted water from flowing down the nearest storm drain and into your local body of water.

 Visit www.20gallonchallenge.com for more information about water conservation, and www.thinkblue.org to learn more about how to prevent storm drain pollution.