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Contra Costa Water District is offering rebates to encourage customers to replace existing water-thirsty lawns with water-efficient landscapes. For more information visit the CCWD Water Conservation website at ccwater.com/conserve

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A key step in a landscape project is the irrigation system. Many households use more than half of their water for landscape irrigation, so we’ve got tips to help you make the most of every drop. Whether you’re converting an existing lawn sprinkler system or starting from scratch, we’ve got you covered.

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Learn simple habits to help reduce outdoor and indoor water use around your home. Also, check out our tips on what to do about water leaks!

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Contra Costa Water District offers a variety of rebates, coupons, and devices to help you save water both indoors and outdoors.

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Water Saving Tips

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.