The Water Use Efficiency Department at the Municipal Water District of Orange County along with the Serrano Water District takes pride in providing programs to assist residential homeowners, commercial/industrial business owners and professional landscapers in reducing the daily amount of water used. Since water is one of the most valuable resources in Southern California, it is very important to use this precious natural resource wisely. Several programs are administered by the Water Use Efficiency Department to assist in the effort of saving water, including:

• Residential Indoor/Outdoor
• Ultra Low-Flush Toilet Rebate Program
• High Efficiency Toilet Rebate Program 
• Clothes Washer Rebate Program
• Residential Landscape Training Classes 
• SmarTimer Rebate Program
• BeWaterWise.com
• Model Water Conservation Resolution
• Water Conservation Pamphlet

Water Conservation Stages

Permanent

Irrigation hours and time limits imposed, fix leaks within 72 hours, water served only upon request in restaurants

Level 1
Alert

Irrigation limited to 3 days a week

Level 2
Critical

Irrigation limited to 2 days a week, fix leaks within 48 hours, wash vehicles only at car washes with re-circulating systems and no filling of ornamental water features, pools or spas

Level 3
Emergency

Irrigation prohibited, other harsh water limitations imposed

Please click on the arrow to see the water conservation levels in more detail.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Serrano Water District at 714-538-0079.