Posted on: January 11, 2023
RESERVOIRS ARE RECOVERING! We welcome in a new year, and the abundance of rain to Northern California. The recent storms have been filling up our reservoirs since New Year’s. While we cannot yet declare the drought over, this steady stretch of ra...
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: January 11, 2023
Santa Rosa Water is grateful to all our customers who have saved water in this record-breaking drought. To honor our local super water savers, the 2022 Water Use Efficiency awards will be given to those who have practiced extraordinary water saving habits...
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: January 25, 2021
The City’s sandbag filling station is open for residents throughout the rainy season. For City of Santa Rosa residents who need to control rain run-off on their property, sand and bags are available for free at the City Municipal Services Center North loc...
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: December 7, 2022
(Last updated 12/07/2022)
Working together to save water remains critical with record low storage levels in Lake Sonoma, Santa Rosa’s major source of drinking water. Despite the much-needed rain this fall, the drought is still here. Sin...
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: November 16, 2022
Did you know that just 1 inch of water on a 1,000 square foot roof will yield over 600 gallons of water? With an average annual rainfall in Santa Rosa of 30 inches, you could harvest and reuse over 19,800 gallons of water per year with that 1,000 square f...
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: November 1, 2022
During this historic drought, Santa Rosa and the region have all been working extra hard to make every drop count. This fall and winter, it’s especially important that we all continue to conserve. With weather experts predicting another dry winter, one of...
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: October 27, 2022
On Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, the City of Santa Rosa and its regional partners broke ground on a critical water recycling infrastructure replacement project at the Laguna Treatment Plant (Plant). The Plant, owned and operated by the City of Santa Rosa, is ...
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: August 31, 2022
Since 1991, the Water Use Efficiency team has been helping Santa Rosa residents reduce water use. In fact, this team has helped Santa Rosa achieve a 14% reduction in water use over the last 30 years, while the population has increased.
During this intense ...
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: August 23, 2022
Santa Rosa’s team is here to help with free water saving devices, rebates to achieve permanent water savings, and more. For businesses, Santa Rosa Water is offering $1.50 per sq. ft. of turf removed, up to max of 10,000 sq. ft. or $15,000.00 annually.
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: August 10, 2022
Trees are one of the most valuable elements in your landscape. Urban trees combat climate change, provide shade, clean the air, enhance public health, and contribute to vibrant, sustainable communities.
Water trees gradually and deeply to ensure ...
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: August 3, 2022
Scroll through beautiful, lush, colorful, low water use shrubs, flowers, and trees that thrive in our climate with the easy-to-use WaterSmart Plant Picker.
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: July 21, 2022
Hire a QWEL (Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper) Pro for your WaterSmart landscaping needs. QWEL Pros have been trained in efficient irrigation principles and sustainable landscaping practices. Find a QWEL Pro today!
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: July 21, 2022
A commercial car wash can use between 35 and 120 gallons of water per vehicle, depending on the type of system. Facilities that recycle their water are the most efficient, so seek those out. Better yet why not drive a dirty car.
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: July 21, 2022
The drought is still here, and?Santa Rosa Water wants to make sure your yard and irrigation system are WaterSmart. Schedule your free in-person irrigation checkup today!
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: July 12, 2022
Meet Super Water Saver Danny from True North Landscapes, Incorporated. In this short video, Danny highlights the water-saving techniques he uses to reduce water-use year-round, as well as simple everyday habits you can adopt to become a super water saver ...
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: July 7, 2022
Saving Water Summer Pop Up Events
Pop by the Santa Rosa Water booth at the following locations and pick up a free drought toolkit.
Drought toolkits include:
- Bucket to capture water
- Showerhead and faucet aerators
- Toilet leak dye tabs
- Hose nozzle
Creek W...
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: June 29, 2022
During the hot summer months nearly 50 percent of water is used outdoors, so this July, let’s all do our part to focus on finding ways to save water outdoors. Start today by ensuring compliance with the mandatory outdoor water use prohibitions:
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: July 6, 2022
Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) Pros have been trained in efficient irrigation principles and sustainable landscaping practices - hire a QWEL landscaper today!
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Calling all Super Water Savers! Let your neighbors and community know about your commitment to saving water by picking up your FREE drought yard sign at 69 Stony Circle, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. When you drop-by our offices for your sign, don't ...
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Installing efficient irrigation for your garden can be a water saver, time saver, and plant saver when done right. The trick is finding and setting the system to water appropriately for all three. Choose drip instead of overhead sprinklers and receive a r...
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: June 1, 2022
Ever wondered how efficient your property is? Schedule a FREE indoor and outdoor WaterSmart Check-up with one of our water-saving technicians today.
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: May 23, 2022
Santa Rosa Water has increased its Cash for Grass rebate as of July 12, 2021. Now removing a square foot of grass will earn you $1.50 with a maximum rebate of $1,500 and save you approximately 5,500 gallons of water each year.
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Water-Use Efficiency Award Winners In celebration of Water Awareness Month, Santa Rosa City Council recognized four award recipients for their efforts to save water and increase water efficiency in their homes, neighborhoods, and businesses. Cong...
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: March 17, 2022
As spring approaches, it’s important that we all have a plan for how we are going to continue to save water, especially outdoors. Despite early winter rainfall this severe drought is not over, and a third consecutive dry year is emerging.
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Santa Rosa Water-Drought
Posted on: February 17, 2022
Water Supply Update (2/17/22):
As the dry weather persists, local reservoirs at all-time-lows, and with no significant rainfall on the horizon, it is critical that everyone continues to save water. This means continuing to keep your irrigation off. During ...
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Santa Rosa Water
Posted on: March 17, 2022
Replace old fixtures with FREE WaterSmart devices. Santa Rosa residents can pickup FREE water-saving devices (e.g. showerheads, hose nozzles, dye tabs and sink aerators, and more), Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 69 Stony Circle, Santa Rosa.
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