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

2007 -2008 Water Conservation Outreach

  • 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
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