California American Water has launched an education campaign to assist its customers in reducing water use during the winter months. The campaign will include mailing leak detection kits, water conservation wheels and notices to each customer, bill text messages, bill inserts, education advertising in the Acorn Newspapers, automated phone calls and conservation messages on KCLU public radio.  

The campaign will also include an appeal to the customers who use the most water, asking them to do everything they can to reduce their water use. Saving water is both good for the environment and the pocketbook.

The following conservation tips will be highlighted in the campaign:

•Water outside once per week between November and March, but consider not watering at all unless it is necessary. When watering outdoors, water in the early morning when there is less wind and sun and less water will evaporate.

•Check outdoor irrigation systems for leaks.

•Consider replacing lawn and other high-water-use plants with native, drought-tolerant plants.

•Check for toilet leaks using a leak detection kit that will be mailed from California American Water.

•Take advantage of rebates on low-flow toilets and high-efficiency washing machines from California American Water.

•Pick up free water-saving shower heads, hose nozzles and faucet aerators at the office.

•Pick up gauges at the office to see if the lawn is being overwatered.

•Take advantage of a free home water survey to help identify potential areas to save water. For rebates on water-saving devices, to pick up free items, to schedule a home water survey or to learn about other services, stop by the office at 2439 W. Hillcrest Drive, Newbury Park, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. or call (805) 498-1266, ext. 7815.

For more information, visit www.amwater.com.