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The people of San Diego have been asked to cut water usage by at least 20 percent to help conserve dwindling water supplies. The state is coping with its sixth consecutive year of drought. The chart show how San Diego’s water conservation efforts went last week.
For water-saving tips contact: San Diego Water Utilities Department: 533-4111
San Diego County Water Authority: 297-3399
Expected usage: 1,309 million gallons (MG)
20% saving usage: 1,043 million gallons (MG)
Fri., March 13 120.2 MG 35.7% Sat., March 14 124.2 MG 33.6% Sun., March 15 131.6 MG 29.6% Mon., March 16 136.1 MG 27.2% Tue., March 17 136.9 MG 26.8% Wed., March 18 138.8 MG 25.8% Thr., March 19 137.0 MG 26.7% TOTAL 924.8 MG 29.3%
Water Conservation Tip of the Week
Repair leaking faucets. Even a small drip can waste two gallons of water a day.
Note: Expected water usage is an estimate based on a five-year weighted average calculated by previous water use and population changes.
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