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At this point in our states water crisis we all should be asking ourselves, “How can I help conserve water?”. Thankfully, technological advances in regular household items are giving us the ability to conserve water and energy in our daily routines. Everything from weather smart irrigation coltrol systems to water efficient appliances are allowing us to take controll over our water consumption to do our part in conserving a precious resource. Significant advancments in artificial grass manufacturing have helped pave the way for a broadened interest in the use of artificial grass. Artificial grass has proven to be a key tool in reducing household water consuption which of, on average, 60% goes to irrigating landscape. The use of artificial grass has never made more sense. In a time when water reserviors and snow pack are at record lows, and water bills are at record highs, artificial grass is a soluion for both situations. Installing an artificial grass lawn can reduce your waterbill up to 70 percent. Most sothern California residents are generally aware of the current drought conditions in California. What most of us don’t realize is the dire consquences this is having in certain areas. In San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles and Riverside County we have felt recent rate hikes from our local water authoraties and we’ve seen the push for water conservation. These are mild consequences compaired to the effects it’s having on some other counties across the state. As of Deceomber 2009, these conditions are causing major economic drawbacks in areas such as Fresno County, where a large portion of the labor force is tied to agriculture. This has overwhelmed social services programs and has strained state agencies’ ability to respond quickly, resulting in high unemployment rates and food shortages. Also effecting water allocations are the new court-mandated restrictions recently placed on the Central Valley Project's (CVP) water diversions through the Delta to protect the Delta Smelt. This has led to a 20 – 30 percent decrease in Delta diversions. CVP water deliveries west of the San Joaquin Valley are currently at 10 percent of contractors allocations. This time in 2008 and 2007 they were at 40 anf 50 percent, respectively. These points only touch the surface of the issues that face California’s water supply. 2010 is expected to be another dry year as statewide water reseviors are only at 65% of average. The years 2007, 2008 and 2009 were the 12th driest three year period on reccord since the state state started keeping hydroligic records. The same three year period also marked a period of unpresidented water restrictions across the state.(source: December 2009 California Drought Report)
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