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Welcome to Water Currents
May 2011 Edition |
| Greetings!
Did you know that May is California Water Awareness month? To celebrate, the Castaic Lake Water Agency (CLWA) is hosting its annual Open House on Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come join us!
In addition to Open House, CLWA is hosting a few FREE classes on Saturday, May 14:
- SCV Friendly Gardening Class: Indoor and Outdoor Water Management beginning at
9:00 a.m. - L.A. County Smart Gardening Class beginning at 9:30 a.m.
- Weather-based Irrigation Controller Class beginning at 1:00 p.m. (space permitting)
We hope to see you at Open House and our upcoming classes. Please stop by and say hello! |
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Water Conservation Tip
Top 5 Plants for Business (and Residential) Landscaping
Developing and maintaining landscape in the semi-arid climate of the Santa Clarita Valley can be a challenge. However, with the correct plant choices, it doesn't have to be. There are many water efficient plants that are well suited for this climate and will thrive with minimal watering. To read more, click here.
For more water conservation tips,
please visit our website.
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CLWA's Annual Open House
The Castaic Lake Water Agency, will be hosting its annual Open House on Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Make sure to stop by and chat with your local water wholesaler and water retailer and be sure to check out the interactive Wyland Clean Water mobile learning center!
We are also giving away free items such as portable dog bowls, so feel free to bring your furry (leashed) friends. Pet Expo USA will also be held in Central Park on May 14.
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CLWA's Water Expert:
Rafael Pulido
Water Treatment Operator
Water Treatment Operators' Expertise Keeps Reliable Supply Flowing
"Our job here is to bring in the raw water from Castaic Lake, and we treat it and filter it using several different processes in order to ensure that the water going out is of very high quality," said Pulido, one of nine Water Treatment Operators at the Castaic Lake Water Agency's Rio Vista and Earl Schmidt Water Treatment Plants.
To learn more about your water treatment and CLWA's Water Experts, click here for more information.
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High-Efficiency Toilet Rebates
If your home is older than 1992, you may qualify for a rebate of up to $115 for a new toilet, if you purchase a high-efficiency toilet (1.28 gallons per flush). Call your water retailers for details on this offer.
If you're interested in further research, Maximum Performance testing has flushed tested over 1,700 toilets and rated them.
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Doing Business with CLWA
If you own a business, you may be interested in learning about open bid opportunities with CLWA here.
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Water Softener Rebates
Water softener rebates are still available from the L.A. County Sanitation District. For more information, click here. |
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Upcoming Events
- Open House at CLWA - May 14, 2011
- L.A. County Smart Gardening Class at CLWA -
May 14, 2011 - SCV Friendly Gardening Class: Indoor and Outdoor Water Management at CLWA - May 14, 2011
- Weather-based Irrigation Class (space permitting) at CLWA - May 14, 2011
To find out more about our upcoming events,
visit our website.
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CLWA works to improve the community by educating residents on easy water-saving practices and implementing programs that reward water use efficiency. We urge you to join us in this commitment to water conservation and help use water more efficiently in the valley. By conserving water, you help us at CLWA help you.
Sincerely,
- the Castaic Lake Water Agency
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