Where Water Works
Water is an integral part of all of our lives, so to learn more about where it comes from, how to manage it in your own home, access educational opportunities, and other water resource sites check out the links below!
Consider Turning off your Water Softener
Currently, we are experiencing uniquely good levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). We are getting most of our imported water from the State Water Project and it has a TDS of around 250 mg/l; as compared to the Colorado River Water we often use with a TDS of around 500 mg/l. Using your salt based water softener may not be needed to keep your dishes from spotting or the encrustations that might otherwise form... So for the next couple months try turning off your water softener. Read More....
Check out these Internet sites for more information about water resources
Water Agency Standards
Standard specs, standard drawings, approved materials list, and design guidelines
http://www.sdwas.com
US Geological Survey "Water Science for Schools"
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/
ACWA Association of California Water Agencies
http://www.acwa.com
American Water Works Association
http://www.awwa.org
CALFED Bay-Delta Program
http://calwater.ca.gov/
Department of Water Resources
http://www.dwr.water.ca.gov/
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
http://www.mwdh2o.com/
San Diego County Water Authority
http://www.sdcwa.org
U.S. Water News
http://www.uswaternews.com
Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College
http://www.thegarden.org
Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for San Diego Region
http://www.rmcwater.com/clients/sdirwmp/plan.html