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Free Water Kits

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PCWD invites all residents to come by the office and pick up your free water efficiency kit!

Kit includes:
– Earth Massage 1.5 GPM Showerhead: Two-setting massage spray showerhead.
– Kitchen Swivel 1.5 GPM Aerator: Dual-spray functionality with wide-spray radius and water pausing on/off valve.
– (2) Bathroom Faucet 1.0 GPM Aerators: Half the flow, twice the power. Commercial grade aerators for the home.
– Toilet Water Saver (Fill Cycle Diverter): This patented water saver takes excess water from the bowl and diverts it to the tank to reduce water consumption. (This is NOT a flow restricting device.)
–Toilet Leak Detection Tablets: FDA-certified, non-toxic dye tablets used to detect leaks in toilets.
– Flow Meter Bag: Kit bag doubles as a flow meter to identify water wasters throughout the home.
– Water Conservation Wheel: Provides useful ways to conserve water around the house.

Stop by say hi, and get one of these for your mountain home.

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Water is the earth’s most vital resource

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The amount of moisture on Earth has not changed. The water the dinosaurs drank millions of years ago is the same water that falls as rain today. But will there be enough for a more crowded world? How we use and reuse water will help define the future of our planet. Water is life. It’s the briny broth of our origins, the pounding circulatory system of the world. We stake our civilizations on the coasts and mighty rivers. Our deepest dread is the threat of having too little – or too much.

People use water in many ways at home: drinking, cooking, bathing, brushing teeth, washing clothes, dishes, and cars, flushing toilets, watering gardens and lawns, and filling swimming pools. Most people do not think much about how much water they use. Perhaps this is partly because they don’t all pay for it each time they use it, except when they buy bottled water.

There are many ways we can conserve water in our homes. Some are easier than others. Leaky faucets and leaky toilets waste very large amounts of water, because even though the flow rates are small, they leak all the time. New designs of toilets and washing machines use much less water than older designs, but replacement may be expensive. Water-saving shower heads save a lot of water, and they are relatively easy and inexpensive to replace. The most effective ways to reduce water use, however, might be the most difficult. Taking “navy showers” (turning off the water while you’re soaping yourself), not planting lavish lawns in areas that are normally arid, and not washing cars so often are examples of effective and simple ways to conserve water.

Furthermore, PCWD does offer a rebate program to our residents! All Rebates must be approved by the General Manager and must include proof of purchase and installation and there will be no repeat rebates allowed for a minimum of 5 years. Within any fiscal year, the maximum total rebate is $250.00 per property. Proof of Purchase is a copy of the receipt that shows the cost of the item. We will not accept a copy of a bill from the person installing the item as proof of purchase. Their bill is for proof of installation only. Labor and Installation are not included in the rebate.

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The Pine Cove Water District Needs your Help!

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LOOK    LISTEN   CALL!!

If you see or hear water running, be the first to call it in, and you could earn a $25.00 reward, to a restaurant of your choice in Idyllwild.

Office:  (951)-659-2675

After Hours:  (951)-294-8282

Thank you for your help!

And we would also like to thank all of the customers and residents of Pine Cove for your continued diligence in helping us find leaks and conserve water. There have been several helpful calls made to us by the residents regarding possible leaks. While not all of the reports have been confirmed leaks we sincerely appreciate the continued efforts to work together. As promised we are still giving rewards to anyone who a calls in a possible leak and it is confirmed.

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Simple Ways to Save Water

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WaterSense Flo

There are many simple things we can do to save water. Click the above link and learn from the water-efficiency hero Flo what you can do today to help protect our water supply!

Play the WaterSense game or engage with your family with some fun, downloadable PDF’s! Move the water-efficiency hero Flo through water pipes and answer water-efficiency questions while avoiding water-wasting monsters. Use the information you’ve learned on this Web site to test your knowledge.

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Spring is near!

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Spring time is near! The storms have passed, and we are looking at a nice week ahead.  Back to sunshine and 50 degree daytime temps.  While we did get some nice rain this week, the storm did not produce a lot of snow as some may have hoped it would.  We are now in March, and spring is approaching. While there is always a chance we could still get some snow, the possibility seems to be getting slimmer and slimmer as each day passes by.

Although, precipitation this winter has significantly raised the moisture level of dry and dead fuels throughout California, according to Cal Fire’s Southern Operations Unit. Live fuel moisture also has begun to rise. At the lower elevations, grass will begin to sprout soon and continue into June. This is great news, however, we never fully know if Mother Nature will provide us with adequate moisture needed, so it is better to be safe than sorry.  It is always a good practice to conserve water regardless of the situation.  We can never go wrong by using less water any time of the year!

Please feel free to explore our blog and our website for more ideas on how to conserve water around your mountain home, & don’t forget to set your clocks forward an hour this coming weekend!

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Today’s Decisions Affect Tomorrow’s Reality

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The world that we live in today is a world where an ever-increasing population places larger demands on the earth’s finite resources. The manner in which we use these resources, determines the kind of world we leave to our children and future generations.

Water is a precious commodity in southern California. More than 70% of California’s total precipitation falls in the northern half of the state, however, 80% of California’s water demand is in the southern portion of the state. Southern California largely depends on water imported from northern California and from the Colorado River. Both local and imported water sources can be severely affected by drought, and imported water supplies have become increasingly uncertain as a result of demands by other regions. Currently, all mountain communities are facing water shortages that make water conservation increasingly important! Over demands have caused many residents to realize that preservation of our mountain environment and quality of life depends substantially on how we manage our limited water resources.

Conservation must become a way of life!

The situation today is crucial. The quickest, most certain way to begin to save water immediately is to conserve water at home. Less than half the water you use is used inside your home. The rest is used outdoors, mainly watering home landscaping. Most families can reduce water use by simply changing and learning to reduce water waste inside and outside our homes.

Outdoors:

  • Scale back and limit landscaping
  • Water your lawn only when it needs it (in the morning or late afternoon)
  • Reduce or replace lawn areas with spaces like patios and walkways
  • Review, repair, and retrofit irrigation systems so they are water efficient and deliver only water that is needed
  • Re-landscape with plants that use less water and retrofit or install appropriate irrigation to match
  • Pick up wood chips here at Pine Cove Water District; Adding a layer of mulch around trees and plants will help reduce evaporation and keep the soil cool
  • Instead of a water hose, use a broom to clean driveways and sidewalks

Indoors:

  • Limit your showers. Also, fill the bathtub halfway or less
  • Turn off the faucet when you brush your teeth
  • Install low-flow shower heads in the bathroom
  • Install a water-efficient toilet
  • When it’s time to replace appliances, choose a water-efficient dishwasher and washing machine
  • Run ONLY full loads in the dishwasher and washing machine
  • Fix leaky faucets and toilets as quickly as possible

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Handy Tips to Avoid Frozen Pipes this Winter

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It’s all about prevention!

Frozen pipes can leave you without water in the worst of weather, and could cost a lot to repair. However, with a few simple steps, you can easily preserve both your budget and your peace of mind!

Before the cold weather sets in:

  • Check sprinkler or irrigation systems. Make sure everything is turned off and drained.
  • Eliminate sources of cold air near water lines. Fix drafty windows and plug drafts around doors. Identify your home’s freezing points.
  • Know how to shut off your water. If you do not know how to turn off your water give us a call we’d love to help you out!
  • Protect your pipes. Wrap them with insulation.

When temperatures stay below freezing:

  • If pipes run through cabinets or vanities open the doors to let warmer room temperatures flow in.
  • Keep water moving through the pipes by allowing a small trickle of water to run.

But if your pipes do freeze:

  • Shut off the water immediately.
  • Thaw pipes with warm air, with a hair dryer or space heater. Do not leave space heaters unattended and do not use kerosene heaters or open flames.
  • Be careful turning water back on. Once pipes are thawed, slowly turn the water back on and check pipes and joints for any cracks.
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No matter your occupation, it is your obligation to save water!

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Tips for conserving inside:

  • Don’t run water while brushing. Fill a glass for rinsing.
  • Repair leaks and install a low-flow aerator.
  • Wrap hot water pipes with insulation to avoid waiting for hot water.
  • Use a partially filled sink or short blasts of water to rinse your razor.
  • An average tub holds more than 50 gallons of water. Conserve water by only partially filling the tub.
  • Install water saving shower heads. Turn off water while soaping up or shampooing. Take shorter showers.
  • Add food coloring to the water in the tank. If color appears in the bowl without flushing, there is a leak. Fix or replace toilet.
  • Keep a bottle of water in the refrigerator and use ice instead of running the tap until water is cold.
  • Run only full loads. Remodel with machines that use less water and are more energy efficient.


    Tips for conserving outside:
  • Regularly check pipes, hoses, valves, and faucets for leaks.
  • Use a pool cover to keep water clean and reduce evaporation.
  • Recycle water for use on lawn or garden.
  • Use a bucket to wash. Keep a nozzle on the hose to save water. Use a commercial car wash that recycles water.
  • Longer grass means less evaporation. Let grass grow taller in hot, dry weather. Set the mower one notch higher.
  • Drought – tolerant plants need less water. Mulch your garden to slow evaporation.
  • Deep soak weekly in the early morning or evening when the least evaporation occurs. Aerate lawn.
  • Don’t water the pavement! Position sprinklers so that the lawn and garden receive all the water.
  • Use a broom instead of a water hose to clear debris from patios, driveways, and sidewalks.
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