Clear Creek C.S.D. now has available to our customers a
library of books related to water use, conservation, science,
hydrology, and more. These books are available during
regular business hours and may be read at the District office
in the District Board room. Also available are video tapes relating
to water conservation in both the domestic and agricultural
setting. These tapes may be checked out or viewed at
the District office during regular business hours.

See the Hydrologic Cycle here



WATER WALK-THROUGH PROGRAM
Clear Creek C.S.D. offers as part of our water conservation
program, a "water walk through" to our customers in the District.
Upon request, a District employee will walk the customer through
the correct way to read his/her water meter and methods of leak detection.

We will check for leaking faucets and toilets, and check for low flow shower heads.
We will explain the customer bill, the water rates, how to read your meter
and when meters are read. We will also provide a copy of the Water Quality Report.
Emergency leak procedures will be discussed and after hour phone
numbers provided. Please, call the District Office to set an appointment time.
You may reach the office at 357-2121.


Check for Leaks  |  Read your Meter  |  Gray Water


Water Facts:
97% of the worlds water is salt water
leaving 3% for fresh water. Of that 3%, 0.77% is Polar ice
0.22% is Ground and Soil water and 0.003% is Rivers and Streams. 

KITCHEN             BATHROOM             OUTSIDE

Xeriscape landscaping, quality landscaping that conserves water and protects the environment.
The seven principles of Xeriscape landscaping are not new; they have been
practiced in the landscape industry for decades.

1. Planning and design is the foundation of any water-wise landscape.

2. Soil analysis will determine whether soil improvement is needed for
better water absorption and improved water-holding capacity.

3. Practical turf areas suggests that turfgrasses be used as a planned element
in the landscape. Avoid impractical turf use, such as long, narrow areas.

4. Appropriate plant selection keeps the landscape more in tune with the natural
environment. Both native and exotic plants make up the huge variety
of plants available for Xeriscape landscaping.

5. By simply using efficient irrigation, you can instantly save 30 to 50 percent on your water bill.

6. Use mulches in flower and shrub beds to prevent water loss from the soil through
evaporation and to increase water penetration during irrigations.

7. Appropriate maintenance preserves the beauty of the Xeriscape landscape plus saves water.
Pruning, weeding, proper fertilization, pest control and irrigation system adjustments all conserve water.

1 Acre foot = 43,560 Cubic feet       1 Acre foot = 325,851 Gallons

1 Cubic Foot = 7.48 Gallons                        1 Gallon = 8.34 pounds

Per the University of California, evapotranspiration (ET) is the amount of water
used by a particular type of crop, comprised of water evaporating from the soil
and water transpiring from the plants. Crop evapotranspiration estimates are
are available as either historical averages or real-time estimates from the
California Department of Water Resources CIMIS program at www.cimis.water.ca.gov
and University of California Cooperative Extension Offices. Also, crop ET information
is available from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's AgriMet program at
www.pn.usbr.gov/agrimet

Root Zone Depths
Follow this link to find the root zone depth for your crops.
Scroll down on the linked page to the root zone crop table.

CIMIS and climate data 

Frequently Asked Questions regarding CIMIS and ET

Irrigation Scheduling Resource

Daily CIMIS from Ceres

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is a Federal agency
that works in partnership with the American people to
conserve and sustain our natural resources.

National Resources Conservation Service




Find energy saving tips here from the 'Flex your Power' program



Energy Efficient Solutions

Search the Rebate and Demand Reduction Database
for possible rebates or other incentive programs

Renewable Energy Choices
California Energy Commission


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