Sustainable Contra Costa Action Guide

Slow the Flow!

Reduce your household’s water use by identifying leaks and inefficient fixtures

How-to:

East Bay Municipal Utility District (http://www.ebmud.com/) offers a free WaterSmart Home Survey Kit to guide you in evaluating your household’s water use

The Kit includes step-by-step instructions, worksheets and helpful tools such as dye tabs and a flow-meter bag.

Learn how to read your water meter and test for leaks.

Return your results to EBMUD and receive, if needed, FREE water-saving devices such as showerheads or low-flow garden hose nozzles.

Resources

Order your free WaterSmart Home Survey Kit from EBMUD

-by Anni Shelton