GWP Water Conservation Efforts

2009 Water Conservation Outreach Efforts

February, April, June and August From the Source newsletter focuses on water conservation
Held six community meetings to discuss upcoming water conservation ordinance
June 30th, Glendale City Council approved new water conservation ordinance
July 8, 11 – Conservation advertisements in local newspapers with information on Water Conservation 101 Classes
Established water waster hotline (818) 550-4426
Sent letters to all customers in Glendale regarding new water conservation ordinance and conservation tips
Developed new bill inserts with conservation information

July 2007 – City Council Approved Phase I of City's Water Conservation Plan
Plan calls for 10% voluntary water reduction
July 2007 – Launched Glendale It's Time to Save Water Campaign
Message – Reduce water usage by 10% or save 20 gallons per person per day
Monthly presentations at GWP Commission Meetings
Water Conservation tips in every Source Newsletter and update tips on Website
Attend community meetings for conservation presentations
Distributed over 1700 water conservation table tents to 50 restaurants
Distributed 800 mirror stickers to restaurants, apartment buildings, hotels, and City buildings
Mailed letters with tips to residential customers, irrigation meters, property management and HOAs
GWP billing and outreach envelopes carry conservation messages
GWP bill messages changed every two months
GWP Fleet have magnetic water conservation messages
Drought tolerant demonstration garden at Glorietta Park and Monterey Community Garden
Free residential and professional landscape training classes offered free
ABC 7 "Jumbotron" will display GWP conservation messages
Water conservation advertisements in local newspapers
Developed “How to Read Your Water Meter Brochure”
Developed bill inserts on conservation and water shortage and mailed to all customers
Developed Public Service Announcements and aired on GTV 6