Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Rose Leaves



Pretty even without the flower.
Water on Monday and Thursday.
We're still conserving...


Southern California is facing a water supply shortage for the third year in a row.

In Los Angeles, You Cannot:
  • Water using sprinklers on any day other than Monday and Thursday;
  • Use water to wash any hard surfaces such as sidewalks, walkways, driveways or parking areas, unless flushing is needed to protect health and safety;
  • Use water to clean, fill or maintain decorative fountains unless the water is part of a recirculating system;
  • Serve water to customers in eating establishments unless requested;
  • Permit leaks from any pipe or fixture to go unrepaired;
  • Allow for the washing of a vehicle without using a hose with a self-closing, shut-off device;
  • Permit watering during periods of rain;
  • Irrigate landscaping between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.;
  • Water outdoors for more than 15 minutes per watering station, 10 minutes for other irrigation systems;
  • Allow runoff onto streets and gutters from excessive watering;
  • Install single-pass cooling systems in new buildings;
  • Install non-recirculating systems in new car wash and commercial laundry systems;
  • Permit large landscape areas to water without rain sensors that shut off irrigation systems.
From the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power here.

4 comments:

  1. I didn't realize the strength of LA's laws. Do you see many offenders? Phoenix certainly has drought potential, but no such laws/rules are in effect here. Thanks for making me conscious of what we can do.

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  2. That is a beautifully simple shot. Nice job, LL.

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  3. This whole water retention business is getting old...our grass is in a very sorry state. But the trees and other flowers seem to be ok. Still, you can completely see the difference after watering and how everything becomes alive again!

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  4. Hi Brenda - yes, there are some that are not following the rules, but many are, and that has made a big difference in consumption.

    Thanks FA!

    Hi PK - let's hope we have a rainy winter!
    LL

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So nice to hear from you!

Warm regards,
Lori Lynn