water conservation

Water recycling guidelines unveiled by San Francisco Department of Health

By: Joshua Sabatini 12/18/12 9:47 PM

With the release of new rules for the use of nonpotable water in businesses and apartment buildings, San Francisco is riding a new water conservation wave. Read More

Using less water is better for San Francisco

By: Francesca Vietor and Mary Ann Dickinson 03/21/11 9:14 PM

Recently, a small group of media bloggers has been busy riffing about San Francisco’s sewer-odor woes, fueled in part by humor that is short on facts. Some critics even blame water-thrifty toilets for supposedly adding to The City’s sewer problems. Read More

Redwood City challenges residents, businesses to conserve water

By: Staff report 09/12/08 12:00 AM

Redwood City authorities are trying to promote water conservation by inviting residents and businesses to take part in the 10 Gallon Challenge through the city's Web site. The city is encouraging interested parties to visit http://www.redwoodcity.org/10gallon to select water-saving actions they'll pledge to do, with the purpose of getting in the habit of using less water daily. Read More