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Residential

CVWD encourages all Carpinteria residents to conserve water both inside and outside the home. Listed below are tips, resources and programs to help you save water and money without a major lifestyle change. You can also check out the WaterWiseSB.org video library for indoor and outdoor water saving ideas and how-to information.

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Water Saving Survey

CVWD offers residential customers complimentary water saving surveys over the phone to help identify ways to improve water efficiency, eliminate water waste and save money. The District also provides free low-flow faucet aerators and shower-heads to replace existing high-volume fixtures.

Please call (805) 684-2816 ext 116 or email conservation@cvwd.net to schedule a complimentary water saving survey phone appointment.

Rebate Programs

The District offers conservation rebates on several water conserving items. For more information, visit the District's Rebate Page.

Conservation Tips

  • Turn off the water when you brush your teeth - saves between 1 - 2 gallons per minute.
  • Shorten your showers by two minutes - saves 5 gallons per shower.
  • Use collected pre-shower and vegetable rinsing/washing water to water your garden.
  • Replace an older, high water using clothes washing machine with a high efficiency model - saves approximately 20 – 30 gallons per load.
  • Water plants when discarding water in pets’ bowls.
  • Water your landscape early in the morning or late at night
  • Adjust sprinklers to prevent overspray and runoff.
  • Place mulch throughout your garden to reduce evaporation, even soil temperature and reduce weed growth – save hundreds of gallons per year
  • Plant low water using plants such as California Natives - save hundreds of gallons per year

For more great ideas on how to save water around the house, visit WaterWiseSB.org.

Conservation Programs

Green Gardener Program – Locate a gardener trained on water efficient and sustainable gardening practices. Click here for the current list of Green Gardeners in Santa Barbara County.

Conservation Resources

Water Conservation