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May 4, 2011 (La Mesa) – Helix Water District Board of Directors took action today to rescind Drought Response Level 2 water conditions which were enacted in 2009, thus eliminating mandatory watering restrictions for the District’s residents.
“This year’s near record snowpack and abundant local rainfall has allowed us to drop restrictions,” stated General Manager Mark Weston. “In spite of abundant supplies, about 90% of our water is imported from northern California or the Colorado River. Therefore, reducing water demands and enhancing local supplies remains a top priority for the District.”
Through conservation, Helix’ customers have reduced the District’s water use by over 14% since July 1, 2009 when Level 2 restrictions were instituted. “The gallons per capita per day (GCPD) dropped from 126 in July 2009 to 108 in March 2011. That is an impressive reduction,” according to Helix’ Systems Operations Manager Joe Young.
Helix encourages its customers to sustain the gain in water conservation, by continuing to monitor their usage carefully.
“Our customers have done an outstanding job in conserving water over the past two years, and we encourage them to continue to conserve,” declared Mark Weston. He also noted, “The largest reduction in water usage is achieved by converting landscaping from high water use, such as turf, to low water use designs.”
Helix offers free home or business landscape survey to help owners find the most efficient ways to water their landscaping. Free professionally designed landscape plans are also available on the District’s website: www.hwd.com.
The District is also a founding partner of The Water Conservation Garden, located on the grounds of Cuyamaca College, and encourages home and business owners to visit The Garden (www.thegarden.org) and consider making landscaping changes that will be more water efficient.
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