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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05161995 - H2 H.2 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA DATE: May 16, 1995 MATTER OF RECORD H.2 The Board of Supervisors heard a presentation by Bird Morningstar on the Happy Gardener's Water Management Program during the drought years. THIS IS A MATTER FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY NO BOARD ACTION TAKEN RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT 7_ - April 20, 1995 RECEIVED APR 2 11995 Jean Maglio, Chief Clerk Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine St. Rm. 106 CLER CONTRADCOS A CO.ISORS Martinez, CA 94553 Dear Jean Maglio, This letter is in response to your phone conversation with Lisa Morningstar on Tuesday April 18. I h ave included the information that you requested. Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Bird Morningstar, owner of The Happy Gardener, a Residential Integrated Pest Management business. Residential Integrated Pest Management is the use of more than one approach to pest and disease control in and around residences in a sound and ecological way. We have won several Source Reduction awards for reducing pesticides in Contra Costa County. Another focus of our business is the implementation of a Water Conservation Pro- gram. The purpose of this letter is to inform you that after five years of field research and a year and a half of compiling data, our 488 page survey publication entitled, "The Happy Gardener's Water Man- agement Program through the Drought Years 1987-1992" is finally completed. To introduce you to the subjects that we have covered in our publication we have enclosed the Table of Contents and our August 1994 Newsletter that summarizes our drought survey findings. "The Happy Gardener's Water Management Program through the Drought Years 1987-1992" was originally created for the public as a tool for Water Districts and community representatives to study water management among homeowners. Due to the nature of our business, our desire to develop pratical solutions that would enable our clients to save their lawns and landscapes grew during the drought. My intention is to present our survey publication to the district as a water conservation tool. Since water is a precious resource we need to look at ways to manage it properly. Water Manage- ment is an important issue as demands for water increase.Our survey publication will offer a model of how a Water Management Program should be implemented and enforced.We want to make our findings available to the public through The Boards of Supervisors for Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in conjunction with CCWD and EBMUD. Thank you for including me on the agenda for a public meeting in the evening to present and P.O. Box 27971 o Concord, CA 94527-0971 o (510) 680-4544 o St. Lic. #04394 discuss our survey publication with the Contra Costa County Board members. I look for- ward to meeting on May 16 at 6 P.M.for a five minute presentation.I look forward to hearing from you soon.Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Yours truly, Bird Morningstar THE HAPPY GARDENER . 1 :... The, H ...... ......appy ... Gardener : ....... .X"': :: .......... q'he Newsletter Serving Residentiaf Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol.9 No. 104 August, 1994 The Happy Gardener's Drought Survey Findings In 1987 we began our Water Man- We included one commercial ac- participated for four years, 4 par- agement Program. In 1989 we did count in two of our surveys. This ticipated for five years,and 12 par- our first Water Management Sur- site, called Saddleback at ticipated for six years. vey for the years of 1987 and 1988. Blackhawk,is a common area,and Each of our participating clients is the equivalent offour to six homes During our survey some clients had a water consumption record in Blackhawk. In 1987 it used moved away and some were added for 1 year prior to following our 2,276,021 gallons of water.In 1988 to the list later. Water Management Program. We we put Saddleback on our Water used those records as a base to Management Program and it used Water saved collectively amongthe compare our findings to. For our 1,441,986 gallons.The savings is a 59 homes surveyed over the6years: first survey we used 1987 as the significant 834,035 gallons for the baseyearfor a comparison of water year,which is a 37%decrease from 1988-24 clients saved 4,302,467 gls. saved from 1987 to 1988.We sent the previous year. Homeowners 1989- 14 clients saved 2,280,798 gls. our client list to EBMUD and re- were asked to reduce their water 1990-5 clients saved 3,135,274 gls. quested the client's records. Since use by 25%, but commercial sites 1991-4 clients saved 2,085,184 gls. it is district policy not to release were asked to reduce their water 1992- 12 clients saved 7,392,136 gls. individual customer records to any- use by only 15%. This commercial one other than the customer, the site was able to reduce its con- The grand total of gallons saved by consumption records had to be for- sumption by 37%, and save over our clients for the whole six years warded to us by our clients. $3,000 on the water bill. This ex- is 19,195,859. During the entire ample clearly shows that water drought period,25,594.47 units of Our First Survey management should also be re- water (one unit being approx.750 quired for commercial sites. gallons)were used.The cost saved In 1988, EBMUD requested that (at$1.37 a unit)was$35,064.42. homeowners reduce their water use by 25%.Out of 23 homes surveyed, 1987-1"2 These 59 homeowners made an 1 saved less than 20%,4 saved 20- We have attempted to create a large incredible savings during the six 25%, 3 saved 25-30%,10 saved 30- picture of the impact of water man- years of drought. Our program fo- 35%,4 saved 35-40%, and 1 saved agement from the second year of cused on outdoor water use and it over 40%. Out of the 23 homes, 18 the drought right up to the sixth. was the home owners responsibil- saved more than 25% and only 5 We surveyed 59 homes during the ity to monitor indoor water use. saved less. Our clients were lo- six year drought. Six out of the 59 Water management does make an cated in Alamo, Blackhawk, homes were in Alamo, 23 in impact.It shows that homeowners Danville, Moraga, and Walnut Blackhawk, 15 in Danville, 3 in can have beautiful homes with the Creek. Collectively, 23 homes and Moraga, and 12 in Walnut Creek. lawns and landscapes they desire. 1 commercial site saved 4,302,467 Out of the 59 homeowners,24 par- Good work Residential gallons of water.The dollar amount ticipated in the surveyfor two years, Farmers! saved by the clients during that 14 participated for three years, 5 year was$13,660. (over.Please) Better Care?hrough Integrated Pest Management" Irrigation n The schedule is designed to fulfill Last month we were so busy from your lawn and landscape's irriga- calls regarding high wasp activity tion needs. Have you ever won- Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 and mouse activity that we got dered why the watering times in min. intervals) 3 times weekly, behind in our weed control ser- the schedule are ALWAYS set for Sun.,Tues.and Fri. vices!This month we will continue 3 intervals? Think of it this way— Run Impacts and Single Stream to spray weeds in the sidewalks, splitting your watering times into Rotors for 36 min.(3,12 min.in- driveways,landscapes and lawns. 3 well spaced intervals simulates tervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., a long slow rain,which in the end, Tues.and Fri. Lawns will be fertilized with a allows the ground to get saturated Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 slow-release fertilizer and will and helps to eliminate some of min.(3,15 min.intervals)3times need to be watered in. that runoff. Watering for 10-15 weekly,Sun.,Tues.and Fri. min.every other day,is like simu- lating a downpour. There's not Water the landscape for 30 min- Lawn Talk enough saturation time and the utes(3, 10 min.intervals)twice plants appear to be wet on the weekly. Sharpen your lawn mower blade. surface but in most cases are bone Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. Cut the grasses high. Set your dry, down deep. lawn mower wheels to 5-5 or mea- The first three apply to lawns only sure 3"from the driveway floor to Why is irrigating during the wee the bottom of the lawn mower body morning hours more beneficial When daytime temperatures exceed and adjust it the proper height. than watering during the heat of 950water your yard for 1 cycle that the day? For one thing, sunlight WARNING: A dull lawn mower evening to replace the water it lost evaporates faster than moonlight. blade Can be hazardous to your Sunlight causes water droplets to during transpiration. lawn's appearance. turn into tiny magnifying glasses that may cause leaf burn. Water- ing in the dark helps to prevent August Services pests and disease because fungi Tips to Remember are more active in sunlight than in Our Yard Spray for Ants includes Remove the leaves around the fruit moonlight. inspection for nests, power spray- on your grapevines so they can ing of shrub and tree bases, side- receive full sun. This will help to Water the 1st interval at 1:00 A.M., Walks,foundation and yard perim- control powder mildew and give the 2nd interval at 3:00 A.M. and eter.While other pest control com- you a sweeter grape. the 3rd interval at 5:00 A.M.Water- panes may be up to their 4th or 8th ing this way helps keep runoff to a spray application so far this year, August is a good time to give your minimum. Ifou were to water we, The Happy Gardener, are on y potted plants a deep feeding and straight for 30 minutes,half of the our 2nd one. We allow the good debud your annual flowers. water would runoffdown the drive- insects and birds to come in and do way and into a storm drain after some of the management for us. the first 15 min. Giving the soil Lisa will call to remind you to keep Yours truly, time to drink the water allows it your children and dogs indoors. time to soak into the deeper root Put your empty spray bottle out- systems. During the summer side your back door so we can refill months this is especially impor- it.Upon request,we can also spray gird& Lisa Morningstar tant because more saturation your windows and house for spider THE HAPPY GARDENER means less watering. control. g O 1994 The Happy Gardener.All Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 St.Lic. #04394 V - TABLE OF . Contents a� Acknowledgments ................................................................................................... A The Global Cities Project Profile "' Chapter One The Happy Gardener's Water Mgmt. Program Through the Drought Years 1987-1992 ................... 3 Helping Our Clients Help Themselves...............................................1,............................................... 3 Water Management Doesn't End at the Faucet.............................................. 5 How We Determined The Cost of a Unit................................................................. 8 NewspaperRates Article......................................................................................................................... 9 HowTo Read Our Form........................................................................................................................... 11 HowTo Read Our Form........................................................................................................................... 12 How To Read EBMUD Bill History Inquiry Form....................................................................................... 13 Correspondence.....................................................................................................................................14 Data Sheets and EBMUD Bill History Inquiry Forms................................................................................... Alamo................................................................................................................... 15 Blackhawk ...........................................................................................................................................32 Danville ................................................................................... ............................118 Moraga ..............................................................................................................................................159 WalnutCreek ....................................................................................................................................168 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 208 Chapter Two Water Management Graphs ...............................................................................................................211 HowTo Read Our Graphs.....................................................................................................................212 Graphs .....:.................................................................................................................... Alamo................................................................................................................................................ 213 Blackhawk .........................................................................................................................................213 Danville ..............................................................................................................................................219 Moraga..............................................................................................................................................221 WalnutCreek ....................................................................................................................................222 Notes ....................................................................................................................... 225 Vi - CONTENTS - Chapter Three PercentageComparisons ....................................................................................................................229 Howto Read Our Form.........................................................................................................................230 Charts........................................................................................................................................................... Alamo................................................................................................................................................ 231 Blackhawk .........................................................................................................................................234 Danville ..............................................................................................................................................247 Moraga ..............................................................................................................................................253 WalnutCreek ....................................................................................................................................255 Notes ....................................................................................................................... 261 Chapter Four The Benefits of Following Our Irrigation Schedule .............................................. 265 GuidelinesDuring Heat Waves .......................................................................................................265 When are the best times to water?................................................................................................265 DripSchedules ..................................................................................................................................266 DrySpots ............................................................................................................................................266 Irrigation Schedule Comments............................................................................................................267 IrrigationSchedules..................................................................................................................................... 1986 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................269 1987 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................271 1988 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................273 1989 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................275 1990 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................279 1991 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................282 1992 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................287 1993 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................292 1994 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................296 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 301 Chapter Five OurNewsletters......................................................................................................................................305 TheFormat.........................................................................................................................................305 Irrigation .............................................................................................................................................305 LawnTalk ...........................................................................................................................................305 Services ..............................................................................................................................................306 Tipsto Remember.............................................................................................................................306 Recipes ..............................................................................................................................................306 Newsletters .................................................................................................................... April1986 ...........................................................................................................................................307 December1986 ................................................................................................................................308 January1988 .....................................................................................................................................309 li / vii - CONTENTS - April1988 ...........................................................................................................................................310 May1988 ...........................................................................................................................................311 June 1988312 ........................................................................................................................................... July1988.............................................................................................................................................314 August1988.......................................................................................................................................316 November1988 ................................................................................................................................318 March1989........................................................................................................................................320 April1989 ...........................................................................................................................................322 May1989 ...........................................................................................................................................324 June1989.....................:.....................................................................................................................326 February1990....................................................................................................................................328 May1990 ...........................................................................................................................................330 June1990...........................................................................................................................................332 July1990......................................................:......................................................................................334 August1990....... .....-......... ............................... ................... ............................336 April1991 ...........................................................................................................................................338 May1991 ...........................................................................................................................................340 June1991 ...........................................................................................................................................342 July1991 .................................................................................. ............................344 February1992....................................................................................................................................346 March1992........................................................................................................................................348 April1992 ............................................................................................................................................350 August1992 ............................................................................ ............................352 June1993...........................................................................................................................................354 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 356 ChapterSiX SavingWater Indoors ............................................................................................................................359 Newsletters ................................................................................................................................................... July1986.............................................................................................................................................360 September1988................................................................................................................................361 January1991 .....................................................................................................................................363 April1991 ...........................................................................................................................................365 April1992 ................................... ...............................367 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 369 Chapter Seven Our First Water Management Survey 1987-1988................................................................................373 Correspondence ......................................................................................................................................... Alamo................................................................................................................................................ 374 Blackhawk .........................................................................................................................................376 Danville ................................................................................... ............................390 WalnutCreek ......................................................................... ............................395 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 397 1 v111 - CONTENTS - Chapter Eight WaterSavers ...........................................................................................................................................401 Other Benefits That Came Along With Using WaterSavers..........................................................401 PCDand WaterSaver Charts...........................................................................................................403 WaterSaversFlyer...................................................................................................................................404 What does each WaterSaver disk do? ..........................................................................................404 Which sprinklers can I use them with? ...........................................................................................404 How much water does a WaterSaver save? ................................................................................404 How many WaterSavers will I need? ..............................................................................................404 What are the conservation benefits? ............................................................................................404 Putting WaterSavers into Toro Adapters ........................................................................................404 Putting WaterSavers into RainBird Adapters..................................................................................405 TheWaterSaver Disk .........................................................................................................................405 ForBest Results ..................................................................................................................................405 Take the Bucket Test and see for yourself......................................................................................405 WaterConservation Devices ...............................................................................................................406 HowTo Read Our Graphs.....................................................................................................................407 HowTo Read Our Graphs.....................................................................................................................408 Graphs ..................................................................................................................................................... .. Alamo................................................................................................................. 409 Blackhawk .........................................................................................................................................411 Danville ..............................................................................................................................................414 Moraga ..............................................................................................................................................415 WalnutCreek ....................................................................................................................................416 HowTo Read Our Form............................................................. ...........................................................419 Estimated Percentage of Savings After WaterSavers Were Installed ............................................. 420 Newsletters .................................................................................................................... June1988..........................................................................................................................................424 August1988.....................................................................---...........................................................425 June1990...........................................................................................................................................426 July1990.............................................................................................................................................427 August1990.......................................................................................................................................428 March1991 ........................................................................................................................................429 June1991 ...........................................................................................................................................430 PCD&WaterSaver Disk Samples are attached to back cover ............................................................ Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 431 Chapter Nine Choose Your Irrigation Parts Wisely......................................................................................................435 StationaryIrrigation Parts......................................................................................................................436 MobileIrrigation Parts............................................................................................................................439 DripIrrigation Parts.................................................................................................................................440 Valves..................................................................................................................................................... 441 IrrigationClocks .....................................................................................................................................442 WaterConservation Devices ...............................................................................................................443 1X - CONTENTS - SimpleRepairs.............................................................................................................................................. Repairing Broken Irrigation Pipe......................................................................................................444 GardenHose Repair ........................................................................................................................445 Keeping Your House Water Safe................ ...........................................................446 Notes ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Chapter Ten Conclusion: The Happy Gardener's Water Survey ...........................................................................451 1988—Our First Survey ......................................................................................................................451 1987-1992—The Whole Picture: .......................................................................................................452 Newsletters ................................................................................................................................................... August1994.......................................................................................................................................453 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 455 Chapter Eleven Participating Clients and the No. of Years Surveyed .............................................................................. Alamo................................................................................................................................................ 459 Blackhawk .........................................................................................................................................459 Danville ..............................................................................................................................................461 Moraga ............................................................""..............................................................................462 WalnutCreek ....................................................................................................................................462 FormLetter Explanation........................................................................................................................464 FormLetter .............................................................................................................................................465 Correspondence ......................................................................................................................................... September29, 1988..........................................................................................................................466 February2, 1989................................................................................................................................467 February3, 1989................................................................................................................................468 June4. 1990.......................................................................................................................................469 June6, 1991 .......................................................................................................................................470 June12, 1991 .....................................................................................................................................471 January30, 1992...................... ...........................................................472 May 29, 1992 ............................ .................... ...................................................................... ............... 473 June 9. 1992.........................................................: ....... .......................................................... .. ............474 January 22. 1993 ......................................................................................... ...................................475 Notes ...................................................................................... .............................................................. 476 C_JCOSSary Glossary...................................................................................................................... –........................ 478 Bird's Words............................................................. ............................... July1990.............................................................................................................................................481 June1991 ................................................................................ ............................482 July1992.............................................................................................................................................483 July1993.............................................................................................................................................484 July1994.............................................................................................................................................485 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 486 " 971 e, 5 & RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT May 16, 1995 Dear Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, Thank you for taking the time to review this Water Management Survey. It is my hope that this publication will give you a better understanding of how water management is accomplished in residential homes. We realize that our 488 page publication may take a while to get through.At first you may choose to browse through the sections that spark your interest.We feel that our survey is written in such a way that no matter what section you read, you will still understand the impact of our program. You'll find that our newsletters are easy to read and will also acquaint you with the dynamics of our program. Our newsletters are the main form of communication between us and our clients. I have found that it is easier to read articles that contain familiar information. I have included data from a member of our community that you will probably recognize. This person has shown that water management is important not only at home, but also in the community. However, I'm not going to make it easy for you,you'll have to find the information for yourself.Information from this individual's home is found on pages 395, 188, 189, 190, 191, 223, 258, 418, 423, and 462. Sit back, have a cup of coffee, and enjoy the reading. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us. Yours truly, Bird Morningstar THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 o Concord, CA 94527-0971 o (510) 680-4544 o St. Lic. #04394 The Happy Gardener's Water Management Program Through the Drought Years 1987-1992 Contra Costa County BIRD MORNINGSTAR The Happy Gardener's Water Management Program Through the Drought Years 1987-1992 1"printing................................................February, 1995 Published by The Happy Gardener,Residential Integrated Pest Management P.O.Box 27971 Concord,CA 94527-0971 ALL THEORIES PRESENTED WERE AUTHORED AND RESEARCHED BY BIRD MORNINGSTAR Typesetter,Layout Designer and Editor: Lisa Morningstar Transcriber,Data Tabulator and Editorial Assistant: Kimberly Wine Made in the U.S.A. ©1995 The Happy Gardener All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher,except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews. a �= Deduated to my wife,Lisa 4 �\a .,�,,,,w ,y,• M't' w1J"wt��W�r �w%ii+N"��•w 1'e�lii4�n�y� . ', why,,�(,��•.�.: y1f" / `�. t�� (� V - TABLE OF - Contents 4 n x'swc �R Acknowledgments.................................................................................................................................. xi The Global Cities Project Profile............................................................................................................. xiii Chapter One The Happy Gardener's Water Mgmt. Program Through the Drought Years 1987-1992................... 3 Helping Our Clients Help Themselves................................................................................................ 3 Water Management Doesn't End at the Faucet............................................................................. 5 How We Determined The Cost of a Unit................................................................................................. 8 Newspaper Rates Article 9 HowTo Read Our Form...........................................................................................................................11 HowTo Read Our Form........................................................................................................................... 12 How To Read EBMUD Bill History Inquiry Form.................................................................. ..................... 13 Correspondence ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Data Sheets and EBMUD Bill History Inquiry Forms .... Alamo. 15 Blackhawk ...........................................................................................................................................32 Danville ..............................................................................................................................................118 Moraga 159 WalnutCreek ....................................................................................................................................168 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 208 Chapter Two WaterManagement Graphs ...............................................................................................................211 HowTo Read Our Graphs.....................................................................................................................212 Graphs ......................................................................................................................................................... Alamo................................................................................................................................................ 213 Blackhawk .........................................................................................................................................213 Danville ..............................................................................................................................................219 Moraga ..............................................................................................................................................221 WalnutCreek ....................................................................................................................................222 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 225 Vi - CONTENTS - Chapter Three PercentageComparisons ....................................................................................................................229 �. Howto Read Our Form.........................................................................................................................230 Charts............................................................................................................................—,......1*11,11111*11,111,11, Alamo................................................................................................................................................ 231 1 Blackhawk .........................................................................................................................................234 Danville ..............................................................................................................................................247 Moraga..............................................................................................................................................253 : WalnutCreek ....................................................................................................................................255 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 261 Chapter Four The Benefits of Following Our Irrigation Schedule ................................................................... ......265 Guidelines During Heat Waves .......................................................................................................265 When are the best times to water'?................................................................................................265 DripSchedules ..................................................................................................................................266 DrySpots ............................................................................................................................................266 Irrigation Schedule Comments.................................................... ...................................................267 - Irrigation Schedules..................................................................................................................................... �. z 1986 Irrigation Schedule 269 1987 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................271 1988 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................273 1989 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................275 1990 Irrigation Schedule .......................................—........................................................................279 1991 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................282 1992 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................287 1993 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................292 1994 Irrigation Schedule ..................................................................................................................296 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 301 Chapter Five OurNewsletters......................................................................................................................................305 TheFormat.........................................................................................................................................305 Irrigation.............................................................................................................................................305 LawnTalk ...........................................................................................................................................305 Services ..............................................................................................................................................306 Tipsto Remember.............................................................................................................................306 Recipes ..............................................................................................................................................306 Newsletters ................................................................................................................................................... April1986 ...........................................................................................................................................307 December1986................................................................................................................................308 January1988 .....................................................................................................................................309 �i Vii - CONTENTS - April1988 ...........................................................................................................................................310 May1988 ...........................................................................................................................................311 June1988...........................................................................................................................................312 July1988.............................................................................................................................................314 August1988.......................................................................................................................................316 November1988 ................................................................................................................................318 March1989........................................................................................................................................320 April1989 ...........................................................................................................................................322 May1989 ...........................................................................................................................................324 June1989...........................................................................................................................................326 February1990....................................................................................................................................328 May 1990 . ..........................................................................................................................................330 June1990...........................................................................................................................................332 July1990.............................................................................................................................................334 August1990.......................................................................................................................................336 April1991 ...........................................................................................................................................338 - May 1991 .......................................................................................................................... 340 June1991 ...........................................................................................................................................342 July1991 .............................................................................................................................................344 February1992.....................................................................................................................................346 March 1992 .348 April1992 ...........................................................................................................................................350 August1992........................................................................................................................................352 ' June 1993. .354 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 356 ChapterSiX SavingWater Indoors ............................................................................................................................359 Newsletters ............................:................................................................................................................3 July 1986............................................................................................................................................. 60 September1988................................................................................................. ...........................361 January1991 .....................................................................................................................................363 April1991 ...........................................................................................................................................365 April1992 ...........................................................................................................................................367 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 369 Chapter Seven Our First Water Management Survey 1987-1988................................................................................373 Correspondence ......................................................................................................................................... Alamo................................................................................................................................................ 374 anvhawk......................................................................................................................................... 376 Danville .390 WalnutCreek ....................................................................................................................................395 Notes...................................................................................................................................................... 397 Vlll - CONTENTS - Chap te r CONTENTS •Chapter Ei8ht WaterSovers ...........................................................................................................................................401 Other Benefits That Came Along With Using WaterSovers..........................................................401 PCDand WaterSover Charts...........................................................................................................403 WaterSaversFlyer...................................................................................................................................404 What does each WaterSaver disk do? ..........................................................................................404 Which sprinklers can I use them with? ...........................................................................................404 How much water does a WaterSaver save? .......................404 How many WaterSavers will I need?..............................................................................................404 What are the conservation benefits? ............................................................................................404 Putting WaterSavers into Toro Adapters ........................................................................................404 Putting WaterSovers into RainBird Adapters..................................................................................405 TheWaterSaver Disk .........................................................................................................................405 ForBest Results ..................................................................................................................................405 Take the Bucket Test and see for yourself......................................................................................405 Water Conservation Devices ...............................................................................................................406 HowTo Read Our Graphs.....................................................................................................................407 HowTo Read Our Graphs.....................................................................................................................408 Graphs ......................................................................................................................................................... Alamo........................................................................... ....................... 409 .............................................. Blackhawk .........................................................................................................................................411 �. Danville ..............................................................................................................................................414 Moraga ..............................................................................................................................................415 WalnutCreek ....................................................................................................................................416 HowTo Read Our Form.........................................................................................................................419 Estimated Percentage of Savings After WaterSavers Were Installed .............................................420 Newsletters ................................................................................................................................................... June1988..........................................................................................................................................424 August1988.......................................................................................................................................425 June1990...........................................................................................................................................426 July1990.............................................................................................................................................427 August1990.......................................................................................................................................428 March1991 ........................................................................................................................................429 June1991 ...........................................................................................................................................430 PCD&WaterSaver Disk Samples are attached to back cover............................................................ Notes...................................................................................................................................................... 431 Chapter Nine Choose Your Irrigation Parts Wisely......................................................................................................435 Stationary Irrigation Parts......................................................................................................................436 �. MobileIrrigation Parts............................................................................................................................439 DripIrrigation Parts.................................................................................................................................440 Valves..................................................................................................................................................... 441 IrrigationClocks .....................................................................................................................................442 WaterConservation Devices ...............................................................................................................443 1X CONTENTS - SimpleRepairs.............................................................................................................................................. Repairing Broken Irrigation Pipe......................................................................................................444 GardenHose Repair ........................................................................................................................445 Keeping Your House Water Safe ......................446 P g .................................................................................... Notes ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Chapter den Conclusion: The Happy Gardener's Water Survey ...........................................................................451 1988—Our First Survey ......................................................................................................................451 1987-1992—The Whole Picture: .452 Newsletters ................................................................................................................................................... August1994........................................................................................................................................453 Notes 455 Cfwpter Eleven Participating Clients and the No. of Years Surveyed ...... Alamo. 459 Blackhawk .........................................................................................................................................459 Danville ...........................................................................:..................... ........................................461 ...................................................... � Moraga ................................... ..................................................,.462 WalnutCreek ....................................................................................................................................462 FormLetter Explanation........................................................................................I................................W FormLetter .............................................................................................................................................465 Correspondence ......................................................................................................................................... September29, 1988.......................................................................................................................... 466 February 2, 1989 .467 February3, 1989................................................................................................................................468 June4, 1990.......................................................................................................................................469 June 6, 1991 .470 June12, 1991 .....................................................................................................................................471 January30, 1992............................................................... .........................................:.....................472 May 29, 1992 .. ........ .............. .....................473 June9, 1992........................................................................................................................................474 January22. 1993.......................................................................................................... .................475 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 476 l0 CJ ssary Glossary Words 478 Bird's Words............................................................................................................................................. July1990.............................................................................................................................................481 June1991 ...........................................................................................................................................482 July1992.............................................................................................................................................483 July1993.............................................................................................................................................484 July1994.............................................................................................................................................485 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 48b • r X1 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Special thanks to... DickBennett Water Conservation Administrator, EBMUD, He was the link between our clients and EBMUD. Lisa Morningstar for endless hours spent on paste-up,typesetting, editing,formatting, and creating an easy to read final product. 2Cimd er(y Wine for putting in more than 100 hours towards research,working to make this information accessible to the rest of us, and for her commitment to get through it. Yudy Livefy for time spent on the field as a sales representative, educating clients and taking the idea of Water Management to the public. Thank you.,. To all of our participating clients and Bobbie at G&E Products,The staff at Copymat x61, Ty Bloom, Derrick Note, Mayo Torres, Cariad Hayes, The Global Cities Project, Luis Colaso, Roberto Escalante, Christine Hand, Marty Lively, Max Levy, Robert Sandtner,Tony Basch, and Matt Allen, for implementing the many facets of our Water Management Program. 7t' ,IN �~ �'• ,•r" w X111 The Global Cities Project Profile: The Happy Gardener Written and researched by Cariad Hayes The Ha Gardener was founded in 1983 by a gardener with an interest in biological pest control. PPY g The company provides outdoor pest management,fertilizer services,lawn management,water man- agement,weed management,and tree management to residents of Contra Costa County.The Happy Gardener limits its service area to Danville, Alamo, Pleasant Hill, Moraga, Walnut Creek, and Blackhawk. Program Options The Happy Gardener has not eliminated the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides entirely.However,the company has been able to minimize the use of these chemicals by relying on alternative products and practices wherever possible, and combining more than one method to control disease and pests in an ecologically sound manner.The alternatives employed by The Happy Gardener include: Targeted and timed pesticide use. The Happy Gardener carefully times its use of chemical sprays to make them most effective and to take full advantage of the natural pest control offered by beneficial insects. For example, while many other pest control companies spray yards on a quarterly, bimonthly, or even monthly basis, The Happy Gardener sprays only twice a year,in May and October.Instead of blindly spraying the entire yard,The Happy Gardener inspects the yard fust to locate areas.where beneficial insects are combatting pests,and avoids spraying in those areas.A power sprayer is used to get better coverage and make it possible to spray less frequently. The Happy Gardener spot sprays on an as-needed basis to control weeds. Targeted pre-emergent use. To control weeds and crabgrass,The Happy Gardener applies pre-emergent herbicides only to bare areas in the landscape, the edges of lawns and,firebreaks.As the landscape fills in,the application of pre-emergent is reduced. Light, frequent fertilizer application. The Happy Gardener feeds lawns every four to six weeks,using only enough fertilizer to keep roots healthy without leaching into groundwater. Traps and biological controls. Biological methods of pest control simply involve using beneficial insects to destroy harmful ones. The Happy Gardener has introduced encarsia wasps and beneficial nematodes into yards to eat white fly and ground weevil larvae,respectively. During the spring and summer,The Happy Gar- dener uses pheromone traps to control wasps, coddling moths, house flies, white flies, and fruit flies.Underground wire traps are used to trap gophers.The company seeks out ant nests rather than simply spraying the trails. X1V Product substitution. Because The Happy Gardener's customers insist on the deep green foliage color produced by chemical fertilizers, the company still uses them. However,The Happy Gardener is gradually incorporating organic fertilizer into its tree and plant feeding programs. In 1993, the company began using or- ganic fertilizer for lawn feedings, with good results. Water management. The Happy Gardener works with clients to help them save water in irrigation, and provides and installs water saving devices in sprinklers.The water management system offered by the company has helped customers to reduce water consumption. Procedures Step 1: Stay up-to-date with alternative techniques. The Happy Gardener's owner was already well-versed in integrated pest management and alterna- tive landscape management techniques before he decided to launch his own company in 1983. However,prior to starting the business he attended an advanced gardening program offered by the California Dept. of Agriculture.He continued to take classes to stay up-to-date with developments in the field. Step 2: Analyze the problems to identify solutions. The Happy Gardener analyzes and classifies weed, pest, and disease problems carefully to deter- mine the most effective,least toxic solution.For example,some weeds thrive in dry soil and can be eliminated simply by increasing irrigation. Other problems may be solved by moving a plant or altering the irrigation schedule. Step 3: Limit service area. The landscape management techniques used by The Happy Gardener require relatively intensive supervision by the company. The Happy Gardener visits each customer according to a regular schedule, which varies depending on the type of services the customer uses.The Happy Gardener serves customers only in a handful of towns in the same vicinity, allowing regular maintenance routes to be scheduled efficiently,reducing fuel consumption, and vehicle wear and tear. Step 4: Educate customers. Diligent customer education has been an essential component of The Happy Gardener's success. The company explains the techniques it is using carefully to each customer and emphasizes the benefits of integrated pest management and organic methods over traditional chemical ones. The company also sends a monthly newsletter to each customer, featuring a lead story on subjects ranging from old growth redwoods to old wives tales about gardening, and including descriptions of each month's services,irrigation schedules and instructions,yard-care tips,and information about alternative yard care practices. To prevent possible over use by nonprofessionals, and to reduce household hazardous waste,the company regularly reminds customers not to apply yard chemicals themselves. xv Policy Discussion As a small,privately owned business,The Happy Gardener has not experienced any internal policy debate over the kinds of services it offers, nor has it been obliged by state or local regulations to alter its practice. Given the company's goal of achieving the results demanded by its clients while minimizing chemical use,internal debate centers on such questions as how much organic fertilizer to include in the mix, and whether or not to use bait traps to catch gophers and moles. The Happy Gardener's owner has been involved in efforts to reduce toxic substance use and has served on the Contra Costa County Health Services Department Household Hazardous Waste Pro- gram Advisory Board.He advocates banning the sale of Quart-size containers of pesticides because homeowners rarely use the entire contents and the unused portion often becomes a hazardous waste. Financial Considerations The Happy Gardener charges 35-40% less than its competition for the services it provides. Yet, over the last five years,the company's revenue growth has averaged 50%per year,a result of both a growing clientele and the company's relatively low overhead. The limited use of pesticides and fertilizers allows the company to purchase less of these chemicals,helping keep overhead low.The company's limited service area means that less driving time and fuel is wasted, and there is less wear and tear on vehicles, further reducing overhead. An East Bay Municipal Utilities District,analysis of The Happy Gardener's water management program estimated that the program saves customers an average of$86.16 per month on their water bills. The Happy Gardener's management practices have allowed it to reduce the use of pesticides,herbi- cides,and chemical fertilizers steadily since the company was founded.For example,spot spraying for pests was reduced from two to three applications each year prior to 1992,to one or two applica- tions per year since 1992.The company has reduced its use of pesticides since 1983.The company won the Individual Source Reduction Award in 1992 and in 1993 a certificate of appreciation from the Contra Costa Recycling and Source Reduction Award program. The company also won a Cer- tificate of Appreciation from the City of Concord in 1994. The Happy Gardener's approach has also been successful in terms of customer satisfaction.Apart from hand-distributed flyers during its first year,the company has engaged in minimal advertising and most of its growth has been through word-of-mouth from pleased customers. XVT. F M m ~fit +� _ ,.. . 1 i Ike, ov%e `7 � U R �t 2 Man, thought to be God's finest work, Must give way to the flowers, That pray for little but water As they thrive in alluring bowers. —Maurice F. Lyons 3 The Happy Gardener's Water Management Program 1 Through The Drought Years 1987-1992 Contra Costa County The purpose of this report is to show how proper water management during a time of drought can keep your landscape alive,green,and healthy.This report concerns itself with what happens to the water once it reaches the home,passes through the water meter, and is managed outdoors. The Happy Gardener already had a Water Management Program before the drought started.The purpose of this program was to give homeowners a simple solution. We gave our clients: 1) a gardening education through our newsletters,2)a schedule to set their automatic clocks by,3)separate watering systems for the most common types of sprinklers, 4)a source of information that is broken down into a language the layman can understand.Years ago before the drought,and before we knew that there would be an urgent need,I did my own testing. This led to the creation of our irrigation schedules. Oftentimes we talked so much about water that we forgot about the other factors involved in keeping our landscapes healthy.It is important to realize that plants,like people need oxygen first,and water second.It's easy to lose perspective on that aspect and concern ourselves instead with the amount of water that plants need. Plants have many needs that have to be met in order to survive. One of those needs is proper fertilization. Landscapes today are more than just a simple lawn or row of shrubberies. Landscape areas are now as complicated as your local nursery.Today we may find literally 20-40(and in some yards over 60)varieties of plants. Most yards have large turf areas with a variety of grasses (ranging from cool climate, to warm climate grasses).In the early stages of the drought these grasses tended to be blue grasses and toward the end of the drought the trend was to have perennial rye and tall and dwarf fescue.For the purpose of this report, we will refer to the landscape as all the plants, bushes and trees in the yard exceut for the lawn. During the drought,water companies throughout the state devised a variety of conservation methods,which unfortunately these methods confused the average person, leading many of us to arrive at different conclusions based on different ideas.Sometimes in the confusion,water was not saved but actually wasted. This waste occurred because there was no clear answer to the question of how to manage water outdoors. How can we keep the landscape alive while at the same time conserve water? In earlier times, letting our landscape die in order to minimize water consumption was the easy decision.Nowadays many home owners invest a large portion of their income towards their landscape and want to keep it alive as well.Throughout the drought years it was difficult for the average home owner to water his yard using the proper combination of conservation and landscape maintenance. Since our business services homes in the residential areas I felt compelled to find ways to help the home owners cope with their outdoor water use as well as remind them to conserve on their indoor water use. i Helping Our Clients Help Themselves Every month our newsletter provides our clients with pertinent gardening information plus and an irrigation schedule to follow.Endowed with this information they are more able to make our program work for them. For example, if the irrigation schedule says to water three times per week but the clients feel they can get by in their yard with watering only two times a week, they know they can go ahead and water less if need The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Lic. #04394 4 be. And if they need to water a little more then they can do that as well.Learning to water properly allows , our clients the freedom to determine whether their yards need more or less water so they adjust accordingly without worrying about wasting water.The clients also gain a better understanding of the dynamics involved with watering their yards.Water management becomes an easier task and is something the whole family can be involved with. We explained to our clients that run-off is the extra water that flows out of the sprinklers and floods into the street,and why it occurs and how to control it in their own yards. Run-off can be controlled by dividing the running time of the sprinklers into three separate intervals.For example,if you were running your pop-ups for thirty minutes,you would divide that by three and come up with 3,ten minute intervals.This technique combined with watering at the proper times will allow for a better saturation.Over the years we have learned that watering in the evening or during the wee hours of the morning is better than watering during the daytime \ hours simply because sunlight evaporates water faster than moonlight.Sunlight causes water droplets to turn into tiny magnifying glasses that may cause leaf burn. Watering in the dark prevents pests and disease because fungi are more active with plants in sunlight than in moonlight. We suggest these watering times: Run the water at 1:00 am for ten minutes, then turn it off and allow it to saturate the soil.Then at 3:00 am turn the water on again for another ten minutes.At this point the soil is ready to receive the water for another saturation. Water again at 5:00 for another ten minutes.Watering this way keeps run-off to a minimum.If we were to just water straight for thirty minutes,half of the water would run- off down the driveway and into a storm drain after the first fifteen minutes.Giving the soil time to drink the water allows it time to soak into the deeper root systems. During the summer months this is especially important because more saturation means less watering. Werobe ,the soil throughout the year to determine how much water it needs. For example, June, Jul P g P Y August, and September require more water than November, December, January, February, March, and April. In most cases the water can be turned off from November through April. Saving water during these times gives us a large amount to draw from when the season is dry. I realized that by setting cans out in the lawn and watering the lawn for thirty minutes and then measuring the collected water to determine how much time it took for those cans to get an inch of water (the recommended amount during the drought) would be inaccurate.The problem is that by the time it took for the cans to fill up(to the recommended amount)the same amount would end up running out into the street. Therefore,when I determined what an inch of water might be,the running time had to also be accounted for in order for the "can" method could work. In order to figure out how much water the lawn and landscape needed,I devised my own test and used various sprinkler types such as pop-ups, impacts, single and multiple rotaries. I ran these systems until run-off occurred.When run-off occurred I knew it was time to shut off the water.This gave me the ideal minute time to set the clock.During these tests I would also probe the soil to determine the water depth. I was then able to measure not only the surface area but also below the surface to determine how much water I would need. Because of differences in the sprinkling systems themselves,more watering time was required for some types while less was required for other types.For example, a pop-up is designed to water an area that is 10'x10'. This sprinkler puts out more water in a smaller area so less watering time is needed. An impact sprinkler or single rotary sprinkler covers a larger area sometimes as large as 20'x20'.Therefore it covers more area with less water so more watering time is needed. The difference in sprinkler types has no affect on the accuracy of the run-off test. No matter what kind of sprinkler system you use there will always be run-off.Using the The Happy Gardener•P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Lie.#04394 5 data from our tests we are able to put together an overall schedule that will work under any conditions and in any yard because of the flexibility of allowing the client to determine whether his yard needs more or less watering. The schedules allow clients to turn the water off at the point when the sprinklers run-off. Clients have found that following certain guidelines has taught them to water properly,which turn kept their lawns green and healthy throughout the drought years.The guidelines are: 1)When day temperatures exceed 1 95°the lawn should be watered that night for 1 interval(usually 5-8 minutes).This returns water to plants that may have lost moisture due to transpiration,2)Watering should be done after the sun has gone down. The biggest problem we among our newer clients was that they had no other resource before they came to us. After their twenty thousand dollar landscapes were put in, the landscapers set the clock for them and waved good-bye.The clock stayed set throughout the year without any changes made for the season.Then the water bill came. The water bill would be so high that the homeowner would then be forced to find a different way to water their landscapes. In most cases they simply watered every day for ten minutes. The problem with that was that it worked great when the climate was cool but as soon as the days got warmer it didn't work.The homeowner would find himself watering for fifteen minutes a day and then twenty minutes a day and so on,sometimes up to two hours a day,in order to maintain a healthy yard. The end result would be that their water bill would be too high. The homeowner would get frustrated,turn the water off, and let the landscape die. Or go the next step and just pay the outrageous water bill. Homeowners who went looking for answers had trouble finding a solution. Either they would get scolded for using the amount of water they thought necessary, or they would be given some theory on water management that would be too complicated for them.The end result being that they just couldn't make it work and they would get frustrated.Many of our new clients sought us out at this point.I would put them on our Water Management Program and teach them how to water properly.Water Management is challenging at first because home owners are afraid to turn the water off and give it a chance to work. It doesn't work overnight,it needs time to develop.Like all living things,plants must learn to live in a drought environment, and learn to adapt to a new program.In order for this to happen plants must learn to drink water slowly,and put roots down deeper to get to where the water source is. Within a month things tend to turn around. The ' nice thing about this is that plants respond very quickly because they get one thing back that watering every day robs them of and that is oxygen. Water Management Doesn't End at the Faucet Proper maintenance of turf and landscape work hand in hand with water management.For example,grasses need to be cut at different heights throughout the growing season. You have to know when to cut low and when to cut high.For example,a higher cut shades the soil.Lawn mower patterns should be changed weekly or else ruts will develop.Did you know that the grass needs more water to recover from the cut if the lawn mower blade was dull than if it was sharp? Dethatching removes the dead and dying grasses,which thereby allows a deeper penetration of fertilizer and water. Adding organic matter to the lawn helps it maintain moisture for a longer period of time. In the landscape, it is beneficial to put a ditch or burrow around shrubberies and trees to allow water to penetrate more deeply.Covering the landscape areas with a 2-4"layer of mulch helps to deter weeds and can also maintain a level of moisture to off-set dry out periods between irrigations. The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Lic. #04394 Q 1 The articles in our newsletters provides our clients with insights that may help them to recognize and determine whether improper irrigation was installed in their yard.For example,if a yard has only shrubberies and trees,then there isn't a need for an overhead sprinkler system.In this situation,an underground system, such as a drip irrigation system,is more beneficial to that kind of yard.Or,sometimes,a sprinkler nozzle was originally installed behind a shrubbery rather than in an open location.Relocating sprinkler heads can make the water hit the target areas more evenly, alleviating the problem of dry spots. We take the time to show and inform our clients about better types of irrigation products. One of the worst water wasting product on the market is that little brass pop-up that pops-up only 11/2" above the soil level. Because it's not propelled by spring action,the gravity action tends to leak a lot of water.We have seen this brass pop-up leak more water than it shoots out toward its target area.We encourage changing over to a hard bodied, 3-4" plastic, that will allow the sprinkler to pop-up above the grass and hit the target area evenly. Keeping the pop-up above the grass prevents the water flow from being restricted by grass blades. In most cases it is better to change the rainbirds (impacts)over to single rotaries or multiple rotaries. The reason being,that just like the brass pop-ups,the rainbirds spill more water to the side.In a lot of yards the rainbirds are in cases that are below ground and are restricted by the grass blades.This restriction keeps them from hitting the target area. With a single rotary system the water will work more efficiently. A single rotary sprinkler tends to pop-up four to six inches above soil level.Above the grass blades the heads move a lot slower which allows the water to better penetrate the turf areas.This same principle can be applied to landscape areas to show that single rotary systems can reach the target areas easier because they are above the plant matter. To remove the grasses that interfere with the water flow of the nozzle, take a weed eater and cut to expose a ring shape around each sprinkler head.We refer to this as "ringing the irrigation".When you can see your sprinkler easily you can determine whether it is hitting its target area. Since arriving at the conclusion that ordinary sprinklers run-off too soon, I have designed WaterSavers, a conservation tool, that fit easily into the bottom of the shrub adapters found on the risers in the landscape. a WaterSavers maintain the sprinkler's original spray pattern,and at the same greatly reduce nozzle fogging— so much that they help keep the water in the landscape and out of the street. For lawns,we use pressure compensating devices(pcd's)made either by Rainbird or by Toro.Each company produces the pcd's that are compatible with their sprinklers. We'll talk more about these products on our chapter on WaterSavers. We try to convince our clients to go with an automatic irrigation clock rather than with a manual system.The problem with manual clocks is that we can too easily forget about them. It's easy to turn the system on and let it run for hours beyond its necessary time.This doesn't happen with automatic systems.Irrigation clocks should have two to three available watering times. The clock should also have more than one program enabling you to split the lawn and landscape into separate watering times.Lawns and landscapes should be on alternating schedules.For example,if you water your lawn Monday,Thursday, and Saturday,then you would water your landscape Tuesday of that same week.Some older clocks do not offer this option.We work with you on changing these clocks and we teach you how to maintain your clock.If you know how to water your lawn automatically it will be easier for you to water manually. The Happy Gardener•P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Lic. #04394 There are times when it is imperative to give your lawn more water and this must be done manually. We recommend that more than one person in the house know how to use the clock. Also, teaching your maintenance gardener our Water Management Program can help save you money on your water bill because sometimes a gardener will over-water out of fear that the lawn is not green enough. In this report you will see a variety of subjects covered.Including our newsletters,our education program, water management data(obtained through surveys of our clients in Danville, Blackhawk,Alamo, Walnut Creek, and Moraga areas). Most of our clients manage their water consumption on their own. Many of the services we offer are free of charge and many simple steps do not require our constant presence. For the purpose of this report it is important to mention that most of the effort was put forth by the homeowners themselves. The Happy Gardener provides the homeowners with newsletters and flexible schedules but it is essentially up to them to make the program work. Our water management program allows homeowners to save water with little to no effort. Our business,The Happy Gardener,for classification purposes,is a pest and disease management business. Our services include but are not limited to providing timely pesticide applications, biological control, and manual control services. We also provide fertilizing services, consultations, lawn management, weed 1 management and water management to residents of Contra Costa County. Upon request, we can set our client's irrigation clocks or upgrade an enhance their existing irrigation system. We are not maintenance gardeners or landscapers. Our water management program not only saves water, but also helps to maintain a healthy environment in the landscape and in the home.We,at The Happy Gardener understand the importance of living in a beautiful environment. The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 Concord,CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 St.Lic.#04394 8 HOW WE DETERMINED THE COST OF A UNIT As the drought went on people became more and more concerned, not only with the gallons of water saved but,with the amount of money that could be saved by participating in a Water Manage- ment Program.At that time most people were interested in any method of water conservation that would save them money. Most people knew that saving water would take a lot of effort but they also knew that if a Water Management Program was efficient, then they would save money. The amount of money saved while following a Water Management Program is one way to tell how well the program works.If people see a decrease in their water bill while maintaining a healthy lawn and landscape, then they quickly see that Water Management works. Our client base is in Contra Costa County, and EBMUD and the Contra Costa Water District differ on the cost of a unit, so it was hard for us to come up with a figure that was representative of each of our clients. We were lucky to come across an article in the Oakland Tribune, EBMUD Targets Big Water Use. This article helped us to determine a universal water rate that would be representa- tive of everyone.This rate was determined by a unit,which is approximately 750 gallons of water. A unit costs approximately $1.37. This article also included a recommended amount of water per day. Considering the size of the landscapes that we were surveying, in hot dry Contra Costa County, it was impossible for our clients to stay within that recommended amount. So we knew that in most cases our clients were r using more water than was recommended.The unit cost($1.37),that we are using is located on the second chart in the article under Water Rate Changes.This figure represents those who are using , more than 250 gallons of water per day. The rate that we use in our survey ($1.37 per unit),is just an approximation in order to give you an idea of how much water was saved.The only exact figure that we give you is the amount of water used by each client. The size and rate of a unit may be off slightly because these are variable figures,but the amount of water used is accurate because the water use was calculated by the Water District. We have included the entire article so that you will be able to see where our information came from. The Oakland Tr9ibune March 9, 1993 EBMU -targets big water users Declining water use TOTAL WATER USE—in average million Top levels g yY� 1�Ltes may s M gallons 100 is 0 0 Decline is 1976 221!MGD water use 1996 211A MGD 3 stay hig�i 1991 177.1 MGD I Inland users—Summer water use in gallons per day(GPD) STA 'WRITER Decline in water use OAKLAND—Increased water 1991 i7D GPD t0 L.: .l rates were easy to swallow dur- ing the drought.But even though Uses of water su the rains have returned, East PPN for about 309E of the population Bay water officials may be ask Bay side users—Summer water use in gallons per day(GPO) - ing some people to continue pay- ling more. They need the re- 2W sol on s°° tem sister in venue. 986 341 911 GPD <'s Officials of the East Bay Mu- 1991 ' Mu- nicipal Utility District favor Officials keeping higher sponsor bill Usesof ester supply for about 709E of ftpopulation water rates for on tler louts:ELINVO,WATJ JL JEFF 04JAN--Sm". big water users. pricing for For onew.erto water rate chap they needd to to force changes 9 f balance the oonserva- 'Heavy rains effecKively killed drought rates for East Bay:9 budget.For an tion/B-2 pal Utility District customers.Here's what the staff other, the recommends should replace those rater. need to recover 86 million in lost Ornsra drmlM rats" Ioarsrs Wed drought-related revenue to re- Rrst 250 GPD• first 230 GPD plenlsh reserves. Nstct500GPO g9.3? �� ;�a; For the first time In EBMUD's 71-year-old history, the district KIM45013P0. A to considering imposinga rising gar 250 SPO tiered fate structure—Charging `S A bigger water users a higher rate Over 1 00 GPD a cit than other customers—when Y �, there is no drought emergency. • The proposal,which comes up PO.ci.uom per ay at the board's meeting Tuesday. •aPer unit(approbdzely 7fi0 Sets.) iia threateninngg to spark a political Iow•o:EIMUD JEFF ouAN-St+H uproar, mostly from those who bas for waterthoughtleygoing ra na Pay Who's paying more for water 16 alisk came. ACTUAL COST Of DELIVERING WATER We certain once again toagI gate the political torsions,ph& Bay side taenia pay 6ophfcal differences and deep- tt.iQ►unit on average seated regional rivalries thatInland users pay Jove existed across the F.aet Bay S1.37/unit on average .1w_years. The scuffle pits the .*A unit is.pprognuasiy7ioS.9ona boter and heavily landscaped seats:ED JEFF ouAN—sten suburban inland users against the cooler and dtied Bayside a 8 1.10 A twit fiat rate, but 81.87 a unit. yrs. there's little support for this be- Or. they could decide to do In fact:the Issue has grown so cause it would cause a 82.5 17711- something completely different. tense some Contra Costa County don cit. residents have ingain raised the Supporters of the tiered rate idea of splitting the dishier f >To impose a higher fiat rate call tt unbiased,anti-waste and ai 81.29. egalitarian.Critics tall it unfair. `'°EBMW,s directors are looting % >To keep a two-tiered rate. anti-suburban and discrimina- at three main proposals: Those using under 250 gallons a may.Some even say It's Illegal.' >To take the district back/to_day a would y 81.10 a unit.pay Please see Wow,B-2 —those tmore would ' 10 Water: Keeping board. In fact, if EBMUD's customers conserved as much water as the rates high eyed board wanted, they'd bankrupt Continued from B-1 the district,said Charles Brydon, Only one of EBMUD's seven spokesman for W.A.T.E.R., oii directors strongly favors a per- Water Allocation Through Equi- manent return to a flat rate, as table Rates. He said if everyone the board indicated it would do cut back water use to 250 gal- when the drought came to a lons, EBMUD would lose about close. $12 million a year,or about one- The rest are leaning toward a eighth of its$166 million operat- tiered rate, saying it's necessary Ing budget. to make sure people continue to Even EBMUD agrees more conserve in a state grappling conservation would create a*fis with chronic water shortages, cal crisis. All the district's bud environmental regulations and getary calculations are based on population growth. Water agen- a 10 percent conservation rate, cies statewide are looking at but most expect.people to con tiered rates as an effective way to serve much more than that manage California's increasing-. and every 1 percent increase in- ly precious resource. conservation equals a$1 million The East Bay debate over fair loss for the district, EBMUD water rates has intensified ever board member John Coleman since Gov. Pete Wilson declared said. the drought officially over on "It would be an economic, Feb. 24. EBMUD decided to drop disaster," said Coleman, the: its drought rates on Feb. 9 and lone board member who is be; will discuss what the post- hind the flat rate. drought rates will look like from Paying more for water is even' April 1 to June 30 at its hearing harder to accept, critics says: Tuesday. In July, the board will when EBMUD hasn't offered td, adopt its 1993-94 budget and set cut expenses. The board voted ' new rates for the coming year. itself a 10 percent pay raise in4 EBMUD instituted its multi- January and approved hiring 60 . tiered rate structure as an emer- new employees last June. gency measure in 1988,saying it "All they have to do is rais'e' would penalize water wasters rates. They're a monopoly and and encourage conservation. they can get away with it," said But EBMUD's detractors quer- , Dave Abbot of Danville, another,'. tion the board's real interest in member of W.A.T.E.R. ' -conservation. They claim But Nancy Nadel, an EBMUD" EBMUD's rates are designed to board member, said the tiered increase revenue, not encourage rates are not meant to punish or water-saving,and penalize those discriminate against any group' with the least political clout — They are meant to tell people. those living in the district's east- who use a lot of water that they" ern flank, an area represented better prepare to pay for it, by only one member of EBMUD's drought or no drought, she said. 11 HOW TO READ OUR FORM A. The amount of water used each year is found by adding up the totals for each EBMUD billing cycle(a billing cycle consists of 2 months). Six billing cycles are totalled for each year of the survey.The number of days in the billing cycle is multiplied by the gallons of water used per day.You will see that for each year there is a total for each billing cycle (see lines 1-6).The totals for each year are found by adding up the totals for each billing cycle.The number at the bottom of each box is the approximate total gallons used for that year. B.C. Once we found the total gallons used each year we subtracted each subsequent year from the base year. In most cases 1 1987 was used as the base year. For clients who participated later their first year is their base year.The base year is used as a comparative figure. If the number is positive,the result of the subtraction is the total gallons saved for the subsequent year. If the resulting number is negative then this reflects the increase in gallons of water used for the subsequent year. Each subsequent year is subtracted and the results are added together to determine the approximate total number of gallons saved during the drought period. Name Address 1987 1988 1989 1990 Dry.:GPD.wnar Dya.GPD.wraar Drys.GPD.wear Dry.x GPD.werw 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 3. ' 4. 4. 4. 4. S.-/ 5. 5. 5. 6. 6. 6. 6. AW..7"G.ury U.0 n 1161 Apr..T-G-U16 n 1a16 Apwm.Tmi Cess U16 n 1.16 AP-Teal Geos Ua16 n 1.ao 1991 1992 Tho Baso Is 1987 19e1 161nusw Drys.GPD.an- Drys.GPD.arrow Approx.Gallons per yes,Used 1. 1. 1987 Gro =Approx.Gallons 9a.edtyesr 2. 2. 1966 GPv 1968 e.� 3. 3. 1989 GP7 1989 04 4. 4. 1980 cw 1990 5. 5. s..no. 1991 GW 1991 6. 6. ft 1992 GP7 1992 s.nroa AM-.7e.:G.av Won.1161 Apra,T-Galas Wo n 116? Apprm.total gallons saved aye a w.paled Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Oyer a_Year Pwrod) (Oyer a yew Pwiod) divided by 12 divided by"30.4 divided by 780 gallons divided by z Gallons Saved Per Month z Gallons Saved Par Day (.Wo..750 91.,equals t uniq pn..rs s.i rant 19661986 bell units used = asradP.dry ,9� ,999 _Units Yew Percd ,990 1990 a $1.37(approx.ewt of a unit) .365 days-t yaw 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar '30.4 dry..r nl=h 1992 1992 savings of D. We noted how many years water was saved and divided the total by the number of years to determine the amount of gallons saved per day over the 1-6 year period. E. We divided the gallons saved per year by 12 to determine the total gallons saved per month. F. The gallons saved per month were divided by 30.4 to illustrate the total gallons saved per day each month. G. The approximate gallons saved over the survey period were divided by 750 to determine the total number of units saved.The total number of units saved was divided by 1.37 to determine the total dollar amount saved by Water Management. The Happy Gardener a P.O.Box 27971 a Concord,CA 94527-0971 a(510)680-4544 a St.Lic. #04394 12 , HOW TO READ OUR FORM i A. On this worksheet you will find the irrigation types found in the front and back of the client's lawn and landscape. We have checked the box under each heading to indicate which particular sprinkler type the client uses in that area.The category called "other"includes sprinklers that are no longer on the market as well as those yards that do not contain any irrigation at all. Irrigation Types Found in the Yard , Front Lawns ❑Pop-ups Front ❑Impacts(Rein Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Pop-ups ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Impacts(Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns ❑Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ❑Impacts(Rain Birds) ❑Pop-ups ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Impacts(Rein Birds) ❑Multi Stream Rotors O Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other 'Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq.Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn ❑under 10,000 sq.h. Leh Lawn •❑over 10,000 sq.ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq.Ft. ' Single Lawn Leh Lawn Mddls Lawn , Right Lawn Ali sizes and square toctages given are apprommations,not physical measurstnants. B. The bottom part of this worksheet shows the approximate size and square footages of each lawn and landscape.The sizes are approximated because the time involved in measuring each and every lawn and landscape would become overwhelming and we simply did not have the time to accomplish such a feat.Though maybe not 100%accurate,our approximations are at least 85%accurate. Most lawns are broken up by driveways or walkways.To illustrate these breaks,we divided the lawns up into sections:single, middle, left and right. Since landscapes are so varied,we simply divided them into front and back,with a box for landscapes over 10,000 sq.ft.and one for landscapes under 10,000 sq.ft. PLEASE NOTE: These sizes are included just to give you an idea how much water is reasonable for each yard to use,and to show what kinds of irrigation is being implemented.Different systems use water differently.For instance,pop-ups put out less water than impacts,and single spray rotaries put out more water than multiple spray rotaries.Drip irrigation systems put out less water than all of these. Although drip irrigation systems are a little more expensive to install, they are becoming more popular among homeowners.Drip is more popular now than it was in 1988.We have found throughout these homes that the landscaper did not take the possibility of a drought into consideration when the irrigation systems were put in. Had they thought about it they would have better selected the types of sprinklers for each yard. In most cases the bottom line for the landscaper was whatever system was most cost efficient to install.This example illustrates my point;if a lawn is 10,000 sq.ft.and is run on pop-ups,maybe it would do better on single spray rotaries.The effectiveness of the water amountdependson the type of irrigation system that is being used. 13 HOW TO READ EBMUD BILL HISTORY INQUIRY FORM 1 CU051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/01/89 09:12 CU9 LAST ACCT NO. 3674669 2 JAY*CHALMERS 2426 OSTROSKY DR AMO BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: . O SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: PEAR - OTHER ND DAYS CONS E 9D WATER IC SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/22/88 62 T 35 0422 41.09 .00 .00 41.09 10/21/88 60 v 73 0910 103.63 .00 .00 103.63 08/22/88 61 78 0956 113.00 .00 .00 113.00 06/22/88 61 39 0478 40.34 .00 .00 40434 04/22/88 58 40 0515 41.18 .00 .00 41.18 02/24/88 64 34 0397 36.13 .00 .00 36.13 12/22/87 61 43 0527 43.71 .00 .00 43.71 10/22/87 21 60 2137 53.15 .00 .00 53.15 Y The EBMUD Bill History Inquiry Form. We used this form to compile our data. A: The client's name and account number. B: The ending date of the billing cycle.There is one billing date for each of the six billing Y a cycles in year. Y C: The number of days in each billing cycle. D: The number of consumption units for each billing cycle. Each unit represents 750 gallons. ' E: The gallons used per day during each billing cycle. F: The dollar amount for each unit used during the billing cycle. One unit costs$1.37. G: The total charges for each billing cycle.Add these together to find the total charges for the year. 14 C�n�I(UJD =AST 3AY:'NU11/1C:—^AL JAL/T`' '.3/SrR= j7 ; sc;• _. �z -eFco February 3 1989 r Mr. Bird Morningstar P.O. Box 27971 Concord, CA 94527-0971 Dear Mr. Morningstar: Thank you for sending me the names and addresses of many of your customers. Consumption histories were sent to these customers on February 3, 1989. We could not, however, use records for four customers: The results of your management effort are summarized below: , Participants reduced 1988 summer water use by 33.4% over 1987. The average daily savings per residence was 716 gallons per day and the total monthly savings per residence was 21,766 gallons. Participating customers saved an average of $86.16 per month per household on their water bills in 1988. As you can see, proper attention to the landscape can have a dramatic affect on water use without necessarily harming the plant material. Keep up the good work. , Sincerely, Richard E. Bennett Water Conservation Administrator REB:jea cc: Charles Evans �,,,,, OARDU,=i'1nEE'7nS:.i-�NFi7RG,L1 �: .:.; i�..-ies:ne:,t •a^v;•:c'�--.0,=hl.aiv. •.::.r. ::_.�er:. ... HELEN BURKE ;ACK HIL;. ;HALTER R.;v1cLEAN KENNETH H°IMMONS 15 �. Name Address L-V�,t 0 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD a answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD.answer 1. 1. 62 1. 1. 2. 2, C4010)= 646W 2. 2. 3. 3.6/9�y. ='5231(0 3. 3. 4. 4, 4. 4. 5. 5. M2 =-;2 Fj 3?= 5. 5. 6. 6.&�LVl = 2!�4D)3 6. 6. ' 77: 6-? f-i7 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total GAIlons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD m answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1• 1. 1987 GPY x=Approx.Gallons Saved/Yew 2. 2. 1988 GPY 1988 r Seviry 3. 3. 1989 GPY 1989 4. 4. 1990 c3PY 1990 r 5. 5. savings 1991 Wy 1991 6. 6. Sav 1992 GPY 1992 savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a_yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx,Total GallonsSaved ' ) Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a Year Period (Over a Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month x:Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 undo ' (•365 days x Ow r of years) 1988 1988 0 units used Gallons saved per day 1989 1989 Units r over a year period 19m 1990 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar •365 days--1 year 1992 1992 savings of •,30.4 days--I month The Happy Gardener P.O.Box 27971 Concord,CA 94527-0971 (5 10)680-4544 • St Lic.#04394 16 Irrigation Types Found In the Yard Front Lawns i Pop-ups Front O Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ® Drip ■Single Stream Rotors ❑Pop-ups 4) 0 Mufti Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Multi Stream Rotors s ❑Other, Back Back Lawns O Pop-ups Landscape ®Drip D Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups a,��/r Ski r t ❑Single Stream Rotors D Impacts (Rain Birds) O Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Other No 1dwhs 0 Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard , Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn 0 under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn f t y 2 a 6 y ❑over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn a 1 Y Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn Middle Lawn ' Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • SL Ltc. 004394 17 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/01/89 09:12 LAST ACCT NO. 3674669 2 JAX*CHALMERS 2426 OSTROSKY DR AMO BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/22/88 62 35 0422 41.09 .00 .00 41.09 10/21/88 60 73 09101 103. 63 .00 .00 103.63 08/22/88 61 78 0956 113.00 .00 .00 113.00 06/22/88 61 39 0478 40.34 .00 .00 40634 04/22/88 58 40 0515 41.18 .00 .00 41.18 02/24/88 64 34 0397 36.13 .00 .00 36.13 12/22/87 61 . 43 0527 43.71 .00 .00 43.71 ' 10/22/87 21 60 2137 53.15 .00 .00 53.15 Y r r r r r r r . r i i r r r ig Name a�� Address oto-4 s P-Q .LX-1 06v%- H hL-Wto 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD•answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD.answer 1. 336030 1. ( Ilr#og)= w(a`4 1. ' = 322-74 1. roaCs3o) =32P,/n 2. 6�.ta ) =95-6q 2. 6:�129,)� Gt 3 '� 2. L?4J � n -7)= 6Vag4 2. 6 1 (! 361. = $3oz( � e--T 3. (,J:4= Lo we 3. r 00/09,):.- ral s4Q 3, 3. s9(13cog � 4. _ I21 , =73Z17 4. 4.►t7Rg) = 4712 4. 61rSo7)= Z�T3z, 4. 42L� 5. ( 2L W- X100 5. 1'.-2 73r)= ass -701 5. 391410 -)= ZVE9.s 5. n--,? D) =33(030 6. (nl f��t) = aE�t 6. 6:2Q)= 2 5`12 0 6. 63[36F)- 19271 6. 63C3)=zs- 23 ?YS77--�(03 (a a-7 ) :3 i lo o? Xas3n 3Da>s-3 Approx.Tata)Gdlons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Galion.Used in 109e Approx.T"Gdlons Used in 1089 Approx.Told Gdions Used in 1990 , 1991 1992 The Base Is 1967 1967(Base) minus Days x GPD.answer Days x GPD.answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1987 3--T-3 6 3 4 Wy =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. 6I67-�g I. 2. 62(1120)=14R'� 198827 , 31 (o GPY 1988 ;Z320 3. gel( = 3. �a0()37Q E P2---)(0 1969 ., W' 1989 G 4. t.-!/� _ 47&r-? 4. G C 113 /e Fa4 b 1990 - -T-26-123-) Gpr 1990 5. = 1µg32 5. � ?�12(Z- =164V-o sari / 1991 a'7a R 3 GPY 1991 o 6. t 2 14, = ?382 6. (oq1 Q33)- N91 �s 1992 a9°► '7'7 :Z-cj'y 1992_!53Te"4- L 'C2, c)5 -7-7 D 33'? 9 a o sav Approx.Told Gdions Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gdbns Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a vr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved For Year Per Year Per Month (Over a :57 Year Period) (Over a_42L Year Period) divided by 12 divided by"30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (apP`ox'750 g1s.equals t unto _ (*365 days x the s at ysars> 1988 1988_ �2 S = a.S.�?units used = 1 U,L-Gal1om saved Per day 1989 1989 1 S" nits ■ over a period 1 99p_421 o 1990 139 x ■ $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 G-7 a 9 1991 2a 1 equals the approx.dollar '365 days-1 year 1992 �) 1992_ T'7 savings of3-6O 9.- -2 7 ••30.4 days=1 rMnth me Happy Gardener a P.O.Box 27971 a Concord.CA 94527-0971 a (510)680-4544 a St l tc. 1104394 fi 19 'irrigation Types Found in the Yard � a.I CC Front Lawns It Pop-ups Front ❑ impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape i Drip Cl Single Stream Rotors ■Pop-ups r0 Multi Stream Rotors ❑Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns i Pop-ups Landscape ■ Drip a ❑ Impacts(Rain Birds) •Pop-ups a ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑Muth Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate S Footage of Yard PP Square 9 Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn ❑ under 10,000 sq.ft. Len Lawn x , 9 ■over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lavin Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn Middle Lavin Right Lawn l Z X I L g 1 ' *All sizes and square footages given are approximations,not physical measurements. The Ham Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,G 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Lc.#04394 2° r r CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 09:52 LAST ACCT NO. 2972371 4 G M*COPLE 224 ST PAUL DR AMO BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/11/92 60 32 0398 54.99 .00 .00 54.99 10/12/92 62 126 1520 296.73 .00 .00 296.73 08/11/92 60 110 1371 223.79 .00 .00 223.79 06/12/92 60 91 1134 157.90 .00 .00 157.90 04/13/92 60 22 0274 37.75 .00 .00 37.75 02/13/92 64 20 0233 35.10 .00 .00 35.10 12/11/91 62 47 0567 74.00 .00 .00 74.00 10/10/91 61 103 1263 192.52 .00 .00 192.52 08/10/91 60 100 1246 145.31 .00 .00 145.31 06/11/91 61 65 0797 77.85 .00 .00 77.85 04/11/91 59 20 0253 30.60 .00 .00 30.60 02/11/91 62 30 0361 41.10 .00 .00 41.10 12/11/90 62 44 0530 55.80 .00 .00 55.80 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES r 04/13/92 60 22 0274 37.75 .00 .00 37.75 02/13/92 64 20 0233 35.10 .00 .00 35.10 12/11/91 62 47 0567 74.00 .00 .00 74.00 10/10/91 61 103 . 1263 192.52 .00 .00 192.52 08/10/91 60 100 1246 145.31 .00 .00 145.31 06/11/91 61 65 0797 77.85 .00 .00 77.85 04/11/91 59 20 0253 30.60 .00 .00 30.60 02/11/91 62 30 0361 41.10 .00 .00 41.10 12/11/90 62 44 0530 55.80 .00 .00 55.80 10/10/90 61 111 1361 126.15 .00 .00 126.15 ' 08/10/90 59 108 1369 109.16 .00 .00 109.16 06/12/90 59 63 0798 67.18 .00 .00 67.18 1 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 06/11/91 61 65 0.797 77.85 .00 .00 77.85 04/11/91 59 20 0253 30.60 .00 .00 30.60 02/11/91 62 30 0361 41.10 .00 .00 41.10 12/11/90 62 44 0530 55.80 .00 .00 55.80 10/10/90 61 111 1361 126.15 .00 .00 126.15 08/10/90 59 108 1369 109.16 .00 .00 109.16 , 06/12/90 59 63 0798 67.18 .00 .00 67.18 04/14/90 59 45 0570 50.39 .00 .00 50.39 02/14/90 63 34 0403 40.12 .00 .00 40.12 12/13/89 62 52 0627 51.34 .00 .00 51.34 ' 10/12/89 62 86 1037 80.00 .00 .00 80.00 08/11/89 58 108 1392 136.01 .00 .00 136.01 06/14/89 " 61 74 0907 77.70 .00 .00 77.70 r i 1 r 21 i PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/14/90 59 45 0570 50.39 .00 .00 50.39 02/14/90 63 34 0403 40.12 .00 .00 40.12 12/13/89 62 52 0627 51.34 .00 .00 51.34 10/12/89 62 86 1037 80.00 .00 .00 80.00 08/11/89 58 108 1392 136.01 .00 .00 136.01 06/14/89 61 74 0907 77.70 .00 .00 77.70 04/14/89 59 32 ' 0405 36.18 .00 .00 36.18 02/14/89 63 26 0308 29.42 .00 .00 29.42 12/13/88 61 33 0404 37.02 .00 .00 37.02 10/13/88 62 82 0989 113.30 .00 .00 113.30 08/12/88 60 89 1109 130.02 .00 .00 130.02 06/13/88 61 64 0784 61.39 .00 .00 61.39 ' 04/13/88 62 61 0735 58.86 .00 .00 58.86 r ?ER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/13/88 61 33 0404 37.02 .00 . 00 37.02 10/13/88 62 82 0989 113.30 .00 .00 113.30 78/12/88 60 89 1109 130.02 .00 .00 130.02 76/13/88 61 64 0784 61.39 .00 .00 61.39 34/13/88 62 61 0735 58.86 .00 . 00 58.86 32/11/88 62 34 0410 36.13 .00 .00 36. 13 12/11/87 59 45 0570 45.40 .00 .00 45.40 10/13/87 63 128 1519 115.27 .00 .00 115.27 38/11/87 60 136 1695 114.58 .00 .00 114.58 36/12/87 59 98 1242 84.52 .00 .00 84.52 34/14/87 62 39 0470 37.85 .00 .00 37.85 32/11/87 61 27 0331 28.36 .00 .00 28.36 12/12/86 64 52 0607 48.13 .00 .00 48.13 10/09/86 59 87 1102 75.82 .00 .00 75.82 1 r r r r r r 22 Name , Address 1987 1988 1989 1990 ' Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD s answer Days x GPD.answer 62CA2X) 4, 2. 66?-101-34)--77-74,2, 2. 6260-Ensu= 6,7270 2. 2. 611"1&4)- 71 acs/ , 3.f-r)tiai4)=-7-7ov-n 3. ,25-702-4-:5-6229 3. 3. n4)= ?/Q 4. 530=`725-i r 4. 6SC-7 9 =Ig 711*7 4. 4.iLz-(�/.3,)= 1.`7 5. 62 = 22-1g& 5. LRf(,,39)=gig&l� 5. 5. sit-.,qt 1-7921 6. 61(aq3 U=17 6. ij 2(ag I lz 1401 4z 6. 6. 64C IQ= 13�6' Qli z2 Cg-7 a10.76-V a a'?:. OLr�o Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 ' 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base)minus Days x GPO=answer Days x GPD-answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used &) (�l [e O 1987 Z2 L7 GPY _Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. Lon 4:Z:[..�z-4 3-3'20 2. 62(fax-7 411576 1988 zaafl Z GPY 1988 a 4(o$s ,3. t IIf721)a 44.103 3. &0C(M)- `fit-974 1989 GPY 1989 savings 4. 620.7 a)=29140 4. Jam) = 41 t 1.3 1990_qa2 rJ[�9 GPY 1990 'tt�►9 5. �lttra�$9tpz x 5. L 1C7-;2) = 14) ? s 1991 WY 1991 S.;?09 ,z 6. 6241.25Q2 a `721978 6. ���2�= 201&& ar s 1992 i'7�n,p I G" 1992 ) ►i?to ' :219 Utsr .11 -t 405? 12sarongs i3 I cQ i Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a qyr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over ate_Year Period) (Over a 4_Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 unit) 14tDO(*ass days x tl1a«01 years) 1988 1988 ��� units used , =-Lki2_13-anons saved per day 1 1989 �units __ _yam 19� 1 fa'R 90 ��r x over a r period 19 $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 442:4 1991 J 4 s- equals the approx.dollar *365 days=l year 1992 f7tr9 9 1992 -316 savings of 9•'S- , **30.4 days-1 mordh The Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 • Concord. CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Lic.#04394 ' 23 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard � Front Lawns 4111 Pop-ups Front ❑Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip D Single Stream Rotors ■ Pop-ups a"J1or ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns O Pop-ups Landscape O Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) r Pop-ups a" Ar S4 r"b h cd ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ' ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other Ivo L4'wr5 ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other 1 - *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn ■ under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn G x G 34 0 over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn B x /Z 10 Right Lawn 8 X /? 1 414 Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 9 St.Ltc.#04394 24 ' CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:06 ACCT NO. 2971773 1 SYLVESTER*ENEA 2493 ROUNDHILL DR AMO LAST BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/11/92 60 23 0286 41.22 .00 .00 41.22 10/12/92 62 56 0675 91.71 .00 .00 91.71 Y 08/11/92 60 56 0698 87.05 .00 .00 87.05 06/12/92 59 55 0697 85.85 .00 .00 85.85 04/14/92 61 19 0232 33.90 .00 .00 33.90 02/13/92 63 28 0332 46.20 .00 .00 46.20 12/12/91 62 45 0542 71.10 .00 .00 71.10 , 10/11/91 60 58 0723 89.95 .00 .00 89.95 08/12/91 61 59 0723 74.59 .00 .00 74.59 06/12/91 62 39 0470 50.55 .00 .00 50.55 Y 04/11/91 59 12 0152 20.20 .00 .00 20.20 Y 02/11/91 62 107 1290 121.95 .00 .00 121.95 12/11/90 62 56 0675 68.40 .00 .00 68.40 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 06/12/91 62 39 0470 50.55 .00 .00 50.55 Y 04/11/91 59 12 0152 20.20 .00 .00 20.20 Y ' 02/11/91 62 107 1290 121.95 .00 .00 121.95 12/11/90 62 56 0675 68.40 .00 .00 68.40 10/10/90 61 95 1164 109.35 .00 .00 109.35 08/10/90 59 95 1204 97.04 .00 .00 97.04 , 06/12/90 59 76 0963 79.31 .00 .00 79.31 04/14/90 58 24 0309 30.79 .00 .00 30.79 02/15/90 64 18 0210 23.19 .00 .00 23.19 12/13/89 62 81 0977 75.78 .00 .00 75.78 10/12/89 62 110 1327 100.23 .00 .00 100.23 08/11/89 59 99 1255 128.77 .00 .00 128.77 06/13/89 60 59 0735 64.38 .00 .00 64.38 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/13/81 62 55 0663 76.24 .00 .00 •76.24 10/12/88 62 90 1085 144.89 .00 .00 144.89 08/11/88 57 76 0997 119.72 .00 .00 119.72 Y 06/15/88 63 64 0759 61.39 .00 .00 61:39 , 04/13/88 62 53 0639 52.13 .00 .00 52.13 02/11/88 62 20 0241 24.34 .00 .00 24.34 1,2/11/87 59 25 0316 28.56 .00 .00 28.56 10/13/87 63 104 1234 95.07 .00 .00 95.07 08/11/87 60 103 1284 88.48 .00 .00 88.48 06/12/87 59 97 1229 83.73 .00 .00 83.73 04/14/87 62 38 0458 37.06 .00 .00 37.06 02/11/87 61 24 0294 25.98 .00 .00 25.98 -12/12/86 64 103 1203 88.48 .00 .00 88.48 10/09/ 59 114 �. i5 97.17 .00 .00 97.17 ' 25. Name Address 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD-answer Days x:GPD answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer 1. -59( =��7 1. L�td,�i►=mss,: j'�'�� 1 .�l '/�7�4� �� 6 2 1 n(.) = te�7 2. ID355-0 2. 62-41110='Z/nss--7- 2, 3, 61)(2ola)_,2 ii iQ 3. -71io4�)as-929 3 3. �ileian)= 91-110 3. 5791 12.9.3)_-762AP7 4. ��3�=913' 1 4. rl4$n9,)= . 349 4, 673iba 5. .26734 5. 64(r-7:2) *33aV 5, 'a��, = 1-71.1019 5, s �v 4)_ r6. (01 C 5MM=��-��� 6. (02 r 21-SA 6. (--RL4)= 111a---' 6. 6g4Q�= t&q4� 4blnrn 4 X0275-'? Z 1 -79 3?-)s-a 1 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1 gag Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1890 1991 1992 I The Base is 1987 1987(Base) M minus Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1, l?��s I)= �a 3 L Z 1. 0 3s-�= ��1 QO 1981 }b I S� GPV a Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2.Cn11DID-62k2A 2, /y�t*ID61Z 3!aloU 1988_ 361-M-2 GPY 1988 5224ln ' _ 3, � ISf1Gt?_ o p l 0 3. wX:z _- a 13 0 1989 Savings2 F 1'7 9 3 GPY 1989 J 19�1 1 4. � F`13� = r30� 4. 59403g)= P3t_3yl ---� 1990 3a 1 sa i GPY 1990 �9 9 �3 5. ;aa�-3x:3411 5. 6142an)= 1342n� .116 savings s. fo 2 rz 5�*S�=_1-741"? 6. �' �L� 97� �n 1991 2'��-F.a$' GPY 1991 �( (�.1�?g_$evurga 1992 R46-74-7 GPY 1992 t s-y.-,s� aero 7�--1 Sar"°S Approx.Tota!Gallons Used in 1991 AM.,Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a $ yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a_-T Year Period) (Over a 11�- -Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals i uniq y a (*365 days x the N of yoats) 1989 ns^.� 8 rQ� 1988_ OC ! 1a 7YG units used `�, Qo / / o ]'.�Ganons saved per day 1989 1 a 7 C4 1989 ?s a� 76_units TTover a—' y period 1990 Ir�(� O 1990 2C 1g x 61.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 q-72--g 1991_ -!�2C equals the approx.dollar r `ass days--1 year 1992 ��`S�9 �O _ 1192 savings of.B 1 DD .?C) **30.4 days-1 month The Happy Gardener 9 P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 • St Lic.#04394 26 , Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ■ Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip El Single Stream Rotors ■ Pop-ups 0-01/0r S�,rub ❑Multi Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns O Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) O Pop-ups apt/or s) rIAb aaa ❑Single Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ' ❑Other Nr ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape ' Single Lawn B X L10 3 a a O under 10,000 sq. ft. Len Lawn 8 over 10,000 sq. ft. , Middle Lawn Right Lawn , Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. ' Single Lawn Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 0 SL Uc. #04394 ' ' 27 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:14 LAST ACCT NO. 2972129 2 MATTHEW*KAMMENZIND 2427 SOUTHVIEW DR AMO BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/11/92 60 51 0635 84.06 .00 .00 84.06 10/12/92 62 88 1061 158.17 .00 .00 158.17 08/11/92 60 82 1022 138.82 .00 .00 138.82 06/12/92 59 82 1039 139.74 .00 .00 139.74 04/14/92 61 18 0220 32.70 .00 .00 32.70 02/7.3/9? 63 12 0142 25.50 .00 .00 25.50 12/12/91 62 54 0651 84.15 .00 .00 84.15 ' 10/11/91 60 88 1097 151.54 .00 .00 151.54 Y 08/12/91 61 115 1410 190.40 .00 .00 190.40 06/12/91 62 74 0892 87.30 .00 .00 87.30 04/11/91 59 26 0329 36.90 .00 .00 36.90 02/11/91 62 24 0289 34.80 .00 .00 34.80 12/11/90 62 88 1061 102.00 .00 .00 102.00 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/11/91 59 26 0329 36.90 .00 .00 36.90 ' 02/11/91 62 24 0289 34.80 .00 .00 34.80 12/11/90 62 88 1061 102.00 .00 .00 102.00 10/10/90 61 123 1508 138.75 .00 .00 138.75 08/10/90 59 102 1293 103.57 .00 .00 103.57 06/12/90 59 66 0836 69.98 .00 .00 69.98 04/14/90 58 29 0374 35.46 .00 .00 35.46 02/15/90 64 22 0257 28.93 .00 .00 28.93 12/13/89 62 46 0554 46.28 .00 .00 46.28 10/12/89 62 86 1037 80.00 .00 .00 80.00 08/11/89 59 127 1610 188.49 .00 .00 188.49 06/13/89 60 71 0885 80.25 .00 .00 80.25 ' PER END DAYS CONS' E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/14/90 58 29 0374 35.46 .00 .00 35.46 02/15/90 64 22 0257 28.93 .00 .00 28.93 ' 12/13/89 62 46 0554 46.28 .00 .00 46.28 10/12/89 62 86 1037 80.00 .00 .00 80.00 08/11/89 59 127 1610 188.49 .00 .00 188.49 06/13/89 60 71 0885 80.25 .00 .00 80.25 04/14/89 59 23 0291 29.27 .00 .00 29.27 02/14/89 63 24 0284 30.11 .00 .00 30.11 12/13/88 62 69 0832 100.10 .00 .00 100.10 10/12/88 62 95 1146 155.56 .00 .00 155.56 08/11/88 57 80 1049 128.25 .00 .00 128.25 06/15/88 61 66 0809 63.07 .00 .00 63.07 04/15/88 64 58 0677 56.33 .00 .00 56.33 28 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES ' 12/13/88 62 69 0832 100.10 .00 .00 100.10 10/12/88 62 95 1146 155.56 .00 .00 155.56 08/11/88 57 80 1049 128.25 .00 .00 128.25 06/15/88 61 66 0809 63.07 .00 .00 63:07 04/15/88 64 58 0677 56.33 .00 .00 56.33 02/11,/88 62 37 0446 38.65 .00 .00 38.65 12/11/87 59 37 0469 38.65 .00 .00 38.65 10/13/87 63 139 1650 124.54 .00 .00 124.54 ' 08/11/87 60 162 2019 135.14 .00 .00 135.14 06/12/87 59 123 1559 104.30 .00 .00 104.30 04/14/87 62 28 0337 29.15 .00 .00 29.15 02/11/87 61 48 0588 44.97 .00 .00 44.97 ' 12/12/86 64 89 1040 77.40 .00 .00 77.40 10/09/86 59 102 1293 87.68 .00 .00 87.68 29 Name Lk- Address 23 L _�Q 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD m answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD s answer 1. 1. 1. 1. ZZC?40-sa,3 z� 2. 2. 2. 2. 61(2©3: = falix5 3, 3. 3. 3. _ 2 Mq 4. 4. 4. 4. f-Viosz)= 621) 6Y 5. 5. 5. 5. 69&462= 371 14 6. 6. 6. 6. �n3[�fAlo)= 306 I � Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answerDays x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year used 1. l 2(l,oqg )= 433 1. 6 2[11-Z ( 20 1987 GPY =Approx.Gallons saved/Year 2. ald-2 =124k,7 2. 1afZZ 1988 GPY 1988 �� 3. (D/.?ooh, = 1201-7-01201-7-03. 60LU 2- 1411,0 1989 GPY 1989 4. 6.1t L'51) = 81-21-7 4. QZZ10= 121--an9a ,990 �a9 t 5-7 GPY 1990 ' 5. ?�is�i- 5. 6 0614u) -7 wi o wings GPY 6. �/Z os)= t x.71 v 6. �I/1 as)=62--m 1991 _ '7 1991 f�(1�-- "���5 ,/+-7/� h 1992 13�'9-0 a GPY 1992 9lJ� �� `f !(1 t 3 JS J n�_ Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a r.period ' Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a�a Year Period) (Over a ;Z YearPeriod) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals t unit) (-W5 days x the s at years) 1988 19$8 =units used 447a_Gailons saved per day 1969L__ 19M units over a year period 1990 1990 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 cq$n-'7 1991 SIS equals the approx.dollar •365 days--i year 1992 a / `� 1992 `7 savings of I s ' 3 "30.4 days=1 month The Happy Gardener 9 P.O.Box 27971 Concord, CA 94527-0971 0 (510)680-4544 • St lAc.#04394 30 ' Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns 0 Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip ++ 11 ❑Single Stream Rotors a Pop-ups 4LAJAr ❑ Multi Stream Rotors O Impacts(Rain Birds) O Other O Single Stream Rotors ❑'Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other ' Back Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) a Pop-ups ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors , ❑Other ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and tack landscape ' Single lawn O under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn 31 x q& 1 G 8 over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn $ Back Lawns Size Sq.Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn 1 Z x NS S Al Middle Lawn ' Right Lawn All sizes and square tootages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St lac.#04394 31 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 09:57 ' LAST ACCT NO. 2972731 4 RAY*KECK 236 ST PAUL DR AMO BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER ' PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/11/92 60 9 0112 21.04 .00 .00 21.04 10/12/92 62 14 0168 29.34 .00 .00 29.34 R 10/12/92 62 115 1387 249.43 .00 .00 249.43 08/11/92 60 19 0236 33.90 .00 .00 3.3.90 06/12/92 60 17 0211 31.50 .00 .00 31.50 04/13/92 60 10 0124 21.10 .00 .00 21.10 02/13/92 64 9 0105 19.90 .00 .00 19.90 12/11/91 62 58 0699 89.95 .00 .00 89.95 10/10/91 61 167 2047 454.28 .00 .00 454.28 08/10/91 60 161 2007 336.85 .00 .00 336.85 06/11/91 61 114 1397 129.30 .00 .00 12.9.30 04/11/91 59 16 0202 24.40 .00 .00 24.40 02/11/91 62 17 0205 25.45 .00 .00 25.45 12/11/90 62 70 0844 83.10 .00 .00 83.10 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/13/92 60 10 0124 21.10 .00 .00 21.10 02/13/92 64 9 0105 19.90 .00 .00 19.90 12/11/91 62 58 0699 89.95 .00 .00 89.95 10/10/91 61 167 2047 454.28 .00 .00 454.28 08/10/91 60 161 2007 336.85 .00 .00 336.85 06/11/91 61 114 1397 129.30 .00 .00 129.30 04/11/91 59 16 0202 24.40 .00 .00 24.40 02/11/91 62 17 0205 25.45 .00 .00 25.45 12/11/90 62 70 0844 83.10 .00 .00 83.10 10/10/90 61 166 2035 183.90 .00 .00 183.90 08/10/90 59 163 2066 160.48 .00 .00 160.48 06/12/90 59 83 1052 85.84 .00 .00 85.84 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 06/11/91 61 114 1397 129.30 .00 .00 129.30 04/11/91 59 16 0202 24.40 .00 .00 24.40 ' 02/11/91 62 17 0205 25.45 .00 .00 25.45 12/11/90 62 70 0844 83.10 .00 .00 83.10 10/10/90 61 166 2035 183.90 .00 .00 183.90 08/10/90 59 163 2066 160.48 .00 .00 160.48 ' 06/12/90 59 83 1052 85.84 .00 .00 85.84 04/14/90 59 51 0646 55.98 .00 .00 55.98 02/14/90 63 41 0486 46.65 .00 .00 46.65 12/13/89 62 83 1001 77.47 .00 .00 77.47 10/12/89 62 131 1580 117.93 .00 .00 117.93 08/11/89 58 159 2050 257.87 .00 .00 257.87 06/14/89 61 97 1189 122.09 .00 .00 122.09 32 Name Address a(`� Y}'Ls.� C� a-6 Lia , 0-� Aa__ l 1(_ 1987 1988 1989 1990 ' Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer ' 1. S'g( i 3i'R)= 1. 105 1-7 1. 6a = 1, 2. 6-9(36o.3)_ 1:89171 2. 1'2r-:t -5:16-4 2, V4 119 101 2. 6,262r)63)= J X60(p 3. 1,1(2700= 1 41 3. = 3. -)F 1247.3�L 3. x-943,4.7,,)_aa¢407 ' 4. 6Y(33j0= ►9/07. 4. 6;1(20a3)= 403 4. _46 i aL-SX2 4. s1. iaj1)= sa33;I 5. 486's7i) ==2,22(c ai_ 5. 5, 06 I4 0;4 4.7 ' 6. (046- -Q,�= 5t�i i 6. 6�19a+�-t� t 31�► 6. (050 Flo_)=601741 6. 61g Ora)= 6n-L-4 � :7(91 a sn "����I-. 6 4 ,F 313 XJ:6 t`7 9 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 ' 1991 1992 The Base Is 1987 1987(ease) minus ' Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer 7 1 Approx.Gallons per Year Used LS 1 63 9Z) :7,739_�i ), 1� -f ` ����GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2, 6f)U-sr ):z Iti;E ,06 2. 1988 ' zza-c t GPY 1988 a g�?5r9 ' savinpe 3. 67 I69ou)= I3 :Z 1 3. 1989 65t i 3 GPY 1 4. (al RDOG)=97566 4. 1990-zhG-�-C9 GPY 1990 " 17929 , 5.nT4 04E 2 9 11(D 5. FL 6. 6sfX-3;)= sko9s 6. 1991 x-93 0'7 GPY 1991�a&7 :Z S 1992 GPv 1992 ' 14qswings F'�Sfl`7 sgs Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 S 'a Approx.total gallons saved ' over a.yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a ±�L-Year Period) (Over a 4 Year Period) divided by 12 divided by*'30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 unit' 15� b (•3e5 days x the r of years) 1988 �f _q k7 units used =AIMQGauons saved per day 1 L // 1989 �O� 021.11nits ' over a�year period 1990 QI 61 199 � � 3 � x $1.37(apprax.cost of a unit) 1991 -AQ?, )2 1991 -2-2,4 equals the approx.dollar *M days--1 year 1992 1992 savings of Gale?•Qo "30.4 days-1 month The Happy Gardener a P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Lic.#04394 33 Irrigation Types Found In the Yard Front Lawns i Pop-ups Front ' 8 Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip — D Single Stream Rotors • Pop-ups u'J/d-s ' R ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) 0 Other i Single Stream Rotors O Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns t]Pop-ups Landscape ■Drip E3Impacts (Rain Birds) a Pop-ups ' ■Single Stream Rotors 8 Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors O Single Stream Rotors ' ❑Other 0 Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Other ' *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn i yy 30 410 O under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn 0 over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn 1 L3 U 7 b Left Lawn ' Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. ' The Happy Gardener P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Lia#k04394 34 ' CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 06/08/92 15:31 LAST ACCT NO. 3471802 4 BRIAN M*ASPLAND 20 MESA OAK LN DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER , PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/21/92 57 37 0485 65.04 .00 .00 65.04 02/24/92 66 21 0238 39.87 .00 .00 39.87 12/20/91 63 50 0.593 . 85.35 .00 .00 85.35 10/18/91 60 201 2505 615.70 .00 .00 615.70 08/19/91 61 164 2011 360.05 .00 .00 360.05 Y 06/19/91 61 131 1606 168.11 .00 .00 168.11 04/19/91 58 39 0502 56.79 .00 .00 56.79 02!20/91 65 75 0863 100.35 .00 .00 100.35 12/17/90 60 222 2767 278.22 .00 .00 278.22 1.0/18/90 62 171 2063 216.51 .00 .00 216.51 08/17/90 59 274 3473 307.88 .00 .00 307.88 ' 06/19/90 59 201 2548 228.09 .00 .00 228.09 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/19/91 58 39 0502 56.79 .00 .00 56.79 ' 02/20/91 65 75 0863 100.35 .00 .00 100.35 12/17/90 60 222 2767 278.22 .00 .00 278.22 10/18/90 62 171 2063 216.51 .00 .00 216.51 08/17/90 59 274 3473 307.88 .00 .00 307.88 06/19/90 59 201 2548 228.09 .00 .00 228.09 04/21/90 58 133 1715 153.77 .00 .00 153.77 02/22/90 64 81 0946 96.93 .00 .00 96.93 12/20/89 62 59 0711 66.68 .00 .00 66.68 ' 10/19/89 24 70 2181 73.21 .00 .00 73.21 09/25/89 33 116 2629 211.15 .00 .00 211.15 08/23/89 29 115 2966 216.13 .00 .00 216.13 07/25/89 32 132 3085 249.46 .00 .00 249.46 06/23/89 30 106 2642 193.87 .00 .00 193.87 05/24/89 29 55 1418 100.16 .00 .00. 100.16 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/21/90 58 133 1715 153.77 .00 .00 153.77 02/22/90 64 81 0946 96.93 .00 .00 96.93 12/20/89 62 59 0711 66.68 .00 .00 66.68 10/19/89 24 70 2181 73.21 .00 .00 73.21 , 09/25/89 33 116 2629 211.15 .00 .00 211.15 08/23/89 29 115 2966 216.13 .00 .00 216.13 07/25/89 32 132 3085 249.46 .00 .00 249.46 06/23/89 30 106 2642 193.87 .00 .00 193.87 ' 05/24/89 29 55 1418 100.16 .00 .00 100.16 04/25/89 28 57 1522 108.58 .00 .00 108.58 03/28/89 29 18 0464 23.16 .00 .00 23.16 02/27/89 33 44 0997 67.74 .00 .00 67.74 ' 01/25/89 33 102 2312 242.74 .00 .00 242.74 12/23/88 30 80 1994 179.53 .00 .00 179.53 11/23/88 30 66 1645 133.43 .00 nn 133.43 ' 35 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/25/89 33 102 2-312 2.42.74 .00 .00 242.74 12/23/88 30 80 199' . 179.53 .00 .00 179.53 11/23/88 30 66 1645 133.43 .00 .00 133.43 10/24/88 31 84 2026 189.41 .00 .00 189.41 09/23/88 36 120 2493 293.43 .00 .00 293.43 Y 08/18/88 59 248 3144 652.1- .00 .00 652.13 06/20/88 61 165 2023 172.84 .00 .00 172.84 04/20/88 58 129 1663 136.76 .00 .00 136.76 ' 02/22/88 66 82 0929 8.9.F7 .00 .00 89.67 12/18/87 59 104 1318 111.71 .00 .00 111.71 10/20/87 63 253 3003 261.01 .00 .00 261.01 08/18/87 61 221 2709 214.97 .00 .00 214.97 06/18/r7 58 263 3391 254.49 .00 .00 254.49 04/21/87 60 110 1371 110.51 .00 .00 i10.51 Y 02/20/87 64 67 0783 70.05 .00 .00 70.05 c: s C d L 36 ' Name C ' Address 239 3 Sam 1 ba C& Q t. C� �c2�.�c�-,r>...t 1 1987 1988 1989 1990 ' Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD-answer 1. (P4(013)=159o'7a 1, 1. 1. z(/t01) 2- 2. 52M 2z I-)=10 1.t9 2. 6 2C 113 X- - M?0 2. 2.5211 S-i f-) 92Q 3. 63L16-74-)= IrKA;Z 3. 62C�i�.1aL?- 3. 3.5-9(1 r-a t> =2923 4. 6 =04L4)= 12.z4. 5=1( 2=6--m-3"7 4. 4. 66(124, -7g--7/aQ ' 5. 6213b1-)- l7k,62 5. &=C-7 J)= 4933s 5. 5. ta JUC ) 41 6. 5:3aigd 6. 13 JAQ 6. 6.hQ&&z)= 172'n ' !4;2q--719 ?�I V i* 3s ) --"-'� Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1967 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days xGPD=answer Days xGPD=answer lons per Yew Used 1987 4z-,4-7i9 GPY =Approx.alGallons SavedNear 1. 1. 2. 2. 1988 Z i z±1f - GPY 1988 /J)L a-2 sar>n� 3. 3. 1989 GPY 1989 ngs 4. 4. 1990 3 -Y 13 3 GPY 1990 (Q lG S (D 5• savings 5 1991 GPv 1991 6. 6. ;;F;; 1992 GPY 1992 ' Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Tata)Gallons Used in t992 1 � � Approx.total gallons saved over a �yr.period ' Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved ' Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a 3_Year Period) (Over a 'a Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 unit) A6 (*W5 days x the.of yearn 1988 g?Z Yn 1988 a2-9j =_230 units used , --23-3-Gallons saved per day 1989 1989 Units over a year period 1990 1990 L?Z x ' $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar *365 days--1 year 1992 1992 savings of a LUK5- **30.4 days--1 month The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord.CA 94527-0971 0 (510)680-4544 • St.I ic. #0439+1 f ' 37 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns 0 Pop-ups Front 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip r 41 Single Stream Rotors a Pop-ups a^)/°r ' O Multi Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other O Single Stream Rotors Q Mufti Stream Rotors O Other Back ' Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape O Drip Q Impacts (Rain Birds) i Pop-ups 0-110-15 4 r 1.114 e- a O Single Stream Rotors • Impacts (Rain Birds) O Multi Stream Rotors O Single Stream Rotors Q Other O Multi Stream Rotors O Other ' *Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and Lack landscape ' Single Lawn O under 10,000 sq.ft. Len Lawn 30-3( ZZ? 1 woo ■ over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn ' Right Lawn 3o X SO S o o Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn 11 X 45 Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 1 The Happy Gardener - P.O.Box 27971 - concord,CA 94527-0971 - (510)680-4544 - St Ltc.#04394 38 ' CUB051 - EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 06/11/91 14:23 LAST ' ACCT NO. 2673299 1 FRED*BADGER 2393 SADDLEBACK DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 34 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: N OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES ' 04/10/91 62 12 0144 22.12 .00 .00 22.12 02/07/91 62 19 0229 30.59 .00 .00 30.59 12/07/90 62 83 1001 110.03 .00 .00 110.03 10/06/90 58 130 1676 166.90 .00 .00 166.90 , 08/09/90 59 120 1521 139.56 .00 .00 139.56 06/11/90 60 100 1246 117.70 .00 .00 117.70 04/12/90 61 33 0404 44.47 .00 .00 44.47 02/10/90 60 13 0162 20.61 .00 .00 20.61 12/12/89 63 56 0664 63.67 .00 .00 63.67 10/10/89 61 125 1532 132.88 .00 .00 132.88 08/10/89 62 130 1568 203.42 .00 .00 203.42 06/09/89 58 68 0876 83.69 .00 .00 83.69 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES ' 02/10/89 63 19 02-2..5 24.56 .00 .00 24.56 12/09/88 59 33 0418 44.34 .00 .00 44.34 10/11/88 62 119 1435 231.50 .00 .00 231.50 , 08/10/88 62 103 1242 181.81 .00 .00 181.81 Y 06/09/88 57 87 1141 94.67 .00 .00 94.67 04/13/88 65 66 0759 73.63 .00 .00 73.63 02/08/88 60 18 0224 23_.53 .00 .00 23.53 ' 12/10/87 64 79 0923 86.66 .00 .00 86.66 10/07/87 58 142 1831 149.79 .00 .00 149.79 08/10/87 63 141 1674 139.69 .00 .00 139.69 06/08/87 60 164 2044 161.32 .00 .00 161.32 04/09/87 62 25 0301 30.53 .00 .00 30.53 Y 02/06/87 59 17 0215 21.00 .00 .00 21.00 12/09/86 64 74 0864 76.63 .00 .00 76.63 10/06/86 61 165 2023 162.27 .00 .00 162.27 ' 1 ' 39 Name ( �U Address 3q / yl I Vf.Y` !� (QP f�, , 1 l `L12c�L 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer ' 1. snc�3 1. &q65-30)^ 3?'2160 1. 7/T, .s �� 1. 2. (23U6.3) Y,21Y 2. 626 1 2. 61/1290f-1792 2. 3. . i$n)= 1o4-7c9 3. �--7Ct31�k -74171 3. ./�. ?a=9_ 3 3. 4, ,&Z &gj-j? o--L 4. �t 3c )-c,[ ,� 4. CIz71) c2O 4. 5. 60(.L,Q 9) ` 66-54-0 5. !!Ir� f p)= 9/z c 5. -j: 114 3 0 5. 6. 6W x39 0,Z772144 6. 62l-7-1)- sa 3 Cs 6. 64130-3l= i q 30a 6. 40Q`7'7 _ 9-37-7 Q 3D. S*_84-0'7 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1998 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 Approx.Trial Gallons Used in 1987 APP 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD s answer Days x GPD=answer al lons per Year used 1 1 1907 �O D-7�� GPY a Approx Gallons Saved/Year . . ' 2 2. 1A�GPY 1988 4 2$41 3. 3. 198.9 3 `-�-047G"� 1989 S 3(�, savings Swings ' 4. 4• 199CL GPY 1990 5. 5. Savings1991 GPY 1991 6. 6. Savings 1992 GPY 1992 9 swings 1.[y Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1992 ( r ' Approx'.total gallons Sated ' over a ;�yr.period ' Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a :?,-Year Period) (Over a_Q�-Year Period) divided by 12 divided by"30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 urlit) /.3d ('365 days x the 0 of years) 19881lgf 1988 t _a units used =a lC 7 Gallons saved per day 1 Ng ' Q�--js,Units over a_Q„_year period 19M 1 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar ' '365 days=1 year1892 1992 savings ofI3:Z .20 30.4 days--1 month ' The Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 Concord,CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 • St Lic.#04394 40 ' Sl Irrigation Types Found in the Yard cue Front Lawns 8 Pop-ups Front ' ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors O Pop-ups ❑ Muni Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ' ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other ' Back Back Lawns ■Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) a Pop-ups ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ' ❑Other ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape , Single Lawn r 10 under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn I b �c S a -� D ❑ over 10,000 sq. ft. ' Middle Lawn Right Lawn I L -X-3 0 Back Lawns Size ' 3 0 ' Single Lawn y k 30 Left Lawn Middle Lawn ' Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gw dener • P.O.Box 27971 • concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Lie./04394 ' 41 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 06/01/90 15:15 LAST ACT NO. 3471842 2 JACK E*BAILEY 3419 SILVER MAPLE DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/21/90 57 36 0472 47.75 .00 .00 47.75 02/23/90 65 24 0276 34.63 .00 .00 34.63 12/20/89 62 78 0941 85.73 .00 .00 85.73 10/19/89 62 107 1290 114.82 .00 .00 114.82 08/18/89 59 126 1597 199.40 .00 .00 199.40 06/20/89 60 103 1284 145.54 .00 .00 145.54 04/21/89 58 26 0335 35.28 .00 .00 35.28 02/22/89 64 26 0303 34.26 .00 .00 34.26 12/20/88 62 44 0530 61.02 .00 .00 61.02 10/19/88 62 93 1122 158.88 .00 .00 158.88 08/18/88 57 100 1312 182.96 .00 .00 182.96 06/22/88 63 62 0736 69.63 .00 .00 69.63 04/20/88 56 39 0520 46.58 .00 .00 46.58 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/20/88 62 44 0530 61.02 .00 .00 61.02 10/19/88 62 93 1122 158.88 .00 .00 158.88 08/18/88 57 100 1312 182.96 .00 .00 182.96 06/22/88, 63 62 0736 69.63 .00 .00 69-.63 04/20/88 56 39 0520 46.58 .00 .00 46.58 02/24/88 68 7 0077 1-2.51 .00 .00 12.51 12/18/87 59 5 0063 x0.51 .00 .00 10.52 10/20/87 63 114 1353 121.73 .00 .00 121.73 08/18/87 57. 140 1837 138.74 .00 .00 138.74 06/22/87 6� 137 1652 135.92 .00 .00 135.92 04/21/87 6G 89 1109 90.75 .00 .00 90.75 a 02/20/87 64 51 0596 F5.00 .00 .00 55.00 12/18/86 62 121 1459 120.87 .00 .00 120.87 ;/6 60 14•/ 1831 145.33 .0U .00 145.33 1 42 , Name _ Address 'S-9-d l 1�1O-C4"12 u} 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD a answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer 1. 1. 1 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 5. 6. 6. 6. 6. Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Appy Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD a answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. 1 987 GPY =Approx.Gallons SavedNear 2. SQIL3o3c)a %10-7 io 2. &261-7 �,//1`7 1 3) =161-2'i 19M W' 1988 3. &21 x73)7)= 1617 3. f 661 g 4 i= 119 640 1989 WY 1989 4-6jy�4�tr � yZ y�o� 4. ,` �►9 rI is 3s1990 GPY 1990 5. �x'(s 5. -a _ saris 1991�4,.Lc,��7 5 GPY 1991 1992 q 3Q 4,2 GPY 1992 ;215 R 3 ' lQ �s7s - inp a)333.3 �' Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a kyr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved ' Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a_1_Year Period) (Over a A_Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 unit) -(*3e5 days x the«or years) 1988 1988 = ;ZFSunits used _Gallons saved per day 1989 1989 22!Units over a year period 1990 1990 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar *365 days-1 year 1992 ` 1 1992 savings ofA390. &O **30.4 days--1 month I The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord.CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 • St lAc.#04394 ' 43 Irrigation Types Found In the Yard Front Lawns 8 Pop-ups Front 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip I]Single Stream Rotors o Pop-ups a"!��'� s�''u 6 t♦ a ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other D Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns ■Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip O Impacts (Rain Birds) • Pop-ups a.�1�� s r U e-u 0 Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) O Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑Multi Stream Rotors 0 Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front(Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn O under 10,000 sq.ft. Lett Lawn 14 x 3 D Also • over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn 11 x 3 a 10 Right Lawn .10 x 45 100 ' Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn $ X $ y Sf7 Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn *Ail sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St uc.X104394 44 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:38 ACCT NO. 5001707 2 STEVE*BETTENCOURT 5201 BLACKHAWK DR DAN LAST BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/17/92 59 65 0824 120.95 .00 .00 120.95 10/19/92 62 142 1713 391.09 .00 .00 391.09 08/18/92 60 160 1994 455.49 .00 .00 455.49 06/19/92 59 155 1965 439.05 .00 .00 439.05 ' 04/21/92 60 40 0498 70.65 .00 .00 70.65 02/21/92 65 14 0161 30.28 .00 .00 30.28 12/18/91 62 74 0892 133.10 .00 .00 133.10 10/17/91 59 239 3030 796.89 .00 .00 796.89 08/19/91 62 227 2738 574.89 .00 .00 574.89 06/18/91 60 199 2480 250.39 .00 .00 250.39 04/19/91 58 40 0515 58.00 .00 .00 58.00 02/20/91 65 83 0955 110.03 .00 .00 110.03 12/17/90 60 104 1296 135.44 .00 .00 135.44 1 ' 45 Name ' Address 4� � �r�•. >i��.,. CCS(' f�1 cCGr /moi; lot_ 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD.answer 2. 2. � t•�31�— 2. 2. - 1-7.2;3� 3. 34- f 07"? 3. X Q-20634 3. �_ dil.-4,)=IT a�/Y► 4. 44:2-4:2n7-A 4. j.! 4, 5. 5.(OM 9F?ao 5, 5. old fWv t -� Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1997 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Trial Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) -� minus ' Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer _ Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. 1. 1981 /���Z:�1 GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. 2. 1988 (;:�f~�?/ & GPY 1988 2 A�5- Savings 3. 3. 19891�7�,�?lra GPY ,989 nee 4. 4. 19901rrs'7 Qa!j GPY 1990_x'70 2 5. 5. Savings 1991 GPY 1991 6. 6. Sav 1992 GPY 1992 ` savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 11—7 ��a� Approx.total gallons saved ' over a r.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a_-_2� YearPeriod) (Over a *!> Year Period) divided by 12 divided by et30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals t unit) I o 9S (*365 days x the#of years) ,988 = 1,988 r a�s Q 33 units used 1 as 5'Ga1lons saved per day JM -2, "7 S 1989 d—�--/ I 'MUnits over a ear period 1990 I 1990 l $1.37(approx-cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the ajplproX dollar •365 days=l year 1992 1992 savings of62-,S-/1.21 •'30.4 days--I month The Happy Gardener 0 P.O. Box 27971 Concord,CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 • St Lie. #04394 46 , Irrigation Types Found In the Yard Front Lawns ! Pop-ups Front R 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip ■Single Stream Rotors ■Pop-ups s trc- ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors O Other Back Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) ■Pop-ups 0-410e0-410e C46*4 41&4d U Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) O Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors -� 0 Other ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' Front Lawns Size . Ft. Front and back ro Sq landscape Single Lawn ❑ under 10,000 sq. ft. ' Left Lawn 25 3S 75 ■ over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Z D x 35 700 Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn '10 x 4 d $d 0 Middle Lawn, 1 S Y 9D l o o as Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)6804544 • St Uc.#04394 ' 47 6UB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 06/18/91 15:24 ACCT NO. 3473576 2 WINN*BOOTH 5321 BLACKHAWK DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/19/91 58 52 0670 72.52 .00 .00 72.52 02/20/91 64 62 0724 84.62 .00 .00 84.62 12/18/90 61 89 1091 117.29 .00 .00 117.29 10/18/90 62 231 2786 289.11 .00 .00 289.11 1 08/17/90 59 265 3359 298.05 .00 .00 298.05 06/19/90 59 171 Y 2167 195.30 .00 .00 195.30 04/21/90 58 81 1044 96.93 .00 .00 96.93 02/22/90 64 42 0490 54.31 .00 .00 54.31 12/20/89 62 95 1146 102.79 .00 .00 102.79 10/19/89 37 78 1576 82.86 .00 .00 82.86 09/12/89 33 188 4261 380.11 .00 .00 380.11 Y 08/10/89 29 153 3946 306.63 .00 .00 306.63 07/12/89 30 142 3540 280.29 .00 .00 280.29 06/12/89 32 92 2150 161.61 .00 .00 161.61 Y 05/11/89 29 66 1702 141.80 .00 .00 141.80 Y 1 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/21/90 58 81 1044 96.93 .00 .00 96.93 02/22/90 64 42 0490 54.31 .00 .00 54.31 12/20/89 62 95 1146 102.79 .00 .00 102.79 10/19/89 37 78 1576 82.86 .00 .00 82.86 09/12/89 33 188 4261 380.11 .00 .00 380.11 Y 08/10/89 29 153 3946 306.63 .00 .00 306.63 07/12/89 30 142 3540 280.29 .00 .00 280.29 06/12/89 32 92 2150 161.61 .00 .00 161.61 Y 05/11/89 29 66 1702 141.80 .00 .00 141.80 Y 04/12/89 28 45 1202 78.60 .00 .00 78.60 Y 03/15/89 33 14 0317 18.47 .00 .00 18.47 02/10/89 29 8 0206 10.77 .00 .00 10.77 01/12/89 31 16 0386 21.16 .00 .00 21.16 12/12/88 33 23 0521 31.46 .00 .00 31.46 11/09/88 29 64 1650 135.21 .00 .00 135.{21 Y PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/12/89 31 16 .0386 21. 16 .00 .00 21.16 12/12/88 33 23 0521 31.46 .00 .00 31.46 11/09/88 29 64 1650 135.21 .00 .00 135.21 Y 10 /11/88 29 74 1908 168.14 .00 .00 168:14 Y 09/12/88 33 104 2357 256.19 .00 .00 256.19 Y 08/10/88 29 94 2424 234.00 .00 .00 234.00 Y 07/12/88 32 158 3693 436.51 .00 .00 436.51 06/10/88' ,49 173 . 2640 179.48 .00 .00 179.48 Y"v��2,-� " 132 1645 +13.9'.7-7 .00 .00 139.77 Y 42/22,1 8 56 58 0657 ".b'l .00 .00 65.61 12/18/87 59 56 0709 63.61 .00 .00 63.61 1.0/20/87 46 145 2357 " 151.05 .00 .00 151.05 Y 09/04/87 74 377 3810 363.39 .00 .00 363.39' R ' X8 7 !Z4 1,37 / x#-39 .00 .00 1304.39 06/•22/87 62 358 4319 343.88 .00 .00 343.88 R 48 Name �� i�� C�€ (sC�� ICE-, Address -23a n0-11 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer 1. !!>9Lal0= 1-71 (09 1. ( j2(a�.aS-).1.4An 1 . 1. 1, 2. O'a1µk 21s-Q 2. 1611--02)2 Z 47PJR 2. 2. 3. la 16z-�n1- 7 25-0-7 3. 6ITIS]1=6T 3`S�ao 3. 3. 4.?31 It601= 6-1.2 RC1 4. (.L4.Vr7)=3Zi,4:'7 4. 4. 5. (b(Mt?)_ SFO 5. 5-662 22 -3 RI'12 5. 5. 6. 64((4s r .�r a91 as 6. ¢945- =.39{410 6. 6. 31 4'72 C 1(-72 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer er Approx.Gallons per Year used 1 1. 1907 "�ryI /4-7 GPY ro�x..�"IoL.nsLSaved/Year 2. 2. 1988 aC 1 C!f Q I GPY 1988�LtiLZ/ Savings 3. 3. 1989 CODY 1989 Savings 4. 4. 1990 GPY 1990 5. 5. Savings 1991 GPY 1991 6. 6. m9e 1992 GPY 1992 -+�- j-'�'�r-savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallops Saved over a_yr.period , Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a [_Year Period) (Over a_1_Year Period) divided by 12 divided by"30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 unil) 3(6e,-_('388 days x the a or years) 1988_F 1988 �C c� = 1 3'7 units used 1-Gallons saved per day 1989 1989 L3 Units , x over a year period 1990 1990 $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar •365 days-1 year 1992 1992 savings of�D 7•G9 ':30.4 days-1 rnonth The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St. IAc.#04394 49 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns • Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip tt � ❑Single Stream Rotors i Pop-ups ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape ❑ Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) • Pop-ups 0.41,,w 4j of h e J ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn $ 1 y y ■ under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn ❑over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns �SSize 3 j S%. 79 Single Lawn Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Ltc.#04394 50 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/01/89 09:09 LAST ACCT NO. 3472652 2 MICHAEL*BURKE 32 LIVE OAK PL DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP! WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/20/88 62 22 0265 29.57 .00 .00 29.57 10/19/88 61 63 0772 95.09 .00 .00 95.09 08/19/88 60 72 0897 113.02 .00 .00 113.02 06/20/88 61 43 0.527 50.59 .00 .00 50.59 _04%20/88 56 44 0587 51.59 .00 .00 51.59 "02/2,4/88 68 45 0495 52 60 .00 .00 52.60 12/18/87 59 23 0291 3-0F:b-- .00 .00 30.55 10/20/87 63 109 1294 ' 116.72 .00 .00 116.72 08/18/87 61 105 1287 105.81 .00 .00 105.81 06/18/87 58 90 1160 91.69 .00 .00 91.69 04/21/87 60 60 0748 63.46 .00 .00 63.46 02/20/87 64 39 0455 43.70 .00 .00 43.70 51 Name JA 't ► Ca W4 Address C 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPO-answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD Q answer 1 (aye 1 = 1s(c°i4 (02(12-5Dy261--r iQiM� 1, d fkss1):;?i3 ' or 2. 6 3i-�r-t9)= gsT(A 2. k2O tWt5 ) = 2016-k 2. A263 6.)= `111 2. 6 2071)= Qa.I a 3. �17l 15-11 --22--G(a 3. S7 1nYS)6:2A-7 3. - 814'n 4. 96-2& 4. &4(:z3-() 4. 6 h 6 Qbqu04. -,59 -k 5. 6 5. �-L4/!r4:2) x632 5. fy(361) =zo1.31 5, 57 , 2on)_ 4s b0o 6. CoS�r<s 7= 33 to 6. (Y642 2)�91--Z 6. 64(22,2) : •14.202 6, &S-6y"t)= I i1i60 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base Is 1987 1887(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1987 Ca `$ GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. 2. 1988 02SC7 4 S--2 GPY 1988 111 '-3 g2 �, Savings 3. 3. 1989 Qat-2.9 GP►' 1989_131 6 1 4. 4. 1990 a.915r- GPY 1990 -Z 5. 5. savings 1991 GPY 1991 6. 6. Savingi 1992 GPY 1992 ' ^� Scorings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 1 .9� Approx.total gallons saved over a-3-yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a '-'� Year Period) (Over a_3_Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 uniq (*985 days x the r of years) 1988 ( 4L � 1988 3 OS' =_5� Zunits used FL..Gallons saved per day 1�9 1 9(O� 19$9 �j lQ 1'7 units over a year period 1990 ��85 1990 1 8 2 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unft) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar *365 days=1 year 1992 1992 savings of W S7a,a 9 **30.4 days=1 month The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Uc.#04394 4 52 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard � J Front Lawns a Pop-ups Front " ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors ! Pop-ups ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts(Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors []Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns ■Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups &-or Soros ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Lawns . Ft. Front and back landscape Front La s Size Sq a dscape Single Lawn _31 X y p g y� ■ under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn ❑ over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq ieSq SOD Single Lawn X $ Left Lawn Middle Lawn , Right Lawn AN sizes and square footages given are approximations, riot physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Ltc.#04394 53 =B0 1 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 06/11/91 14:25 LAST ACCT NO. 3472528 2 WILLIAM*CHILDS 4016 SUGAR MAPLE DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER M PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/19/91 58 18 0232 29.38 .00 .00 29.38 02/20/91 64 29 0338 44.69 .00 .00 44.69 12/18/90 61 45 0551 64.05 .00 .00 64.05 10/18/90 62 82 0989 108.82 .00 .00 108.82 08/17%90 59 109 1381 127.54 .00 .00 127.54 06/19/90 59 77 0976 92.56 .00 .00 92.56 04/21/90 57 61 0800 75.07 .00 .00 75.07 02/23/90 65 16 0184 23.89 .00 .00 23.89 12/20/89 62 26 0313 33.58 .00 .00 33.58 10/19/89 62 66 0796 73.70 .00 .00 73.70 08/18/89 59 88 1115 122.88 .00 .00 122.88 06/20/89 60 81 1009 109.54 .00 .00 109.54 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/21/90 57 61 0800 75.07 .00 .00 75.07 02/23/90 65 16 0184 23.89 .00 .00 23.89 12/20/89 62 26 0313 33.58 .00 .00 33.58 10/19/89 62 66 0796 73.70 .00 .00 73.70 08/18/89 59 88 1115 122.88 .00 .00 122.88 06/20/89 60 81 1009 109.54 .00 .00 109.54 04/21/89 58 28 0361 39.66 .00 .00 39.66 02/22/89 64 19 0222 24.90 .00 .00 24.90 12/20/88 62 27 0325 37.98 ' .00 .00 37.98 10/19/88 62 83 1001 143.24 .00 .00 143.24 08/18/88 57 83 1089 147.93 .00 .00 147.93 06/22/88 63 62 0736 69.63 .00 .00 69.63 04/20/88 56 41 0547 48.58 .00 .00 48.58 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/20/88 62 27 0325 37.98 .00 .00 37.98 10/19/88 62 83 1001 143.24 .00 . 00 143.24 08/18/88 57 83 1089 147.93 .00 .00 147.93 06/22/88 63 62 0736 69.63 .00 . 00 69.63 04/20/88 56 41 0547 48.58 .00 . 00 48.58 02/24/88 68 39 0429 46.58 .00 .00 46.58 12/18/87 59 21 0266 28.54 .00 .00 28.54 10/20/87 63 .28 1519 135.75 .00 . 00 135.75 08/18/87 57 L18 1548 118.04 .00 .00 118.04 06/22/87 62 L16 1399 116.16 .00 .00 116.16 04/21/87 60 56 0698 59.70 .00 .00 59.70 02/20/87 64 45 0525 49.35 .00 .00 49.35 12/18/86 62 91 1097 5"i.fs4 .00 .00 92.64 10/17/86 60 120 1496 119.92 .00 .00 119.92 54 Name -h as Address 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD a answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer 1. 679sa.Y�-' 105 1. (Q(144�z3a'� 1. 1. 2. 6a'1(1934= 121905 2. 60265-Ro)=9 240 2. 2. 3. 577(2s 7z)= 141a(a 3. z3�.i 1 = -73-4 00- 3. 3. 4. t�2 215-))_ i 321�54. fa�(gn,�)=syc`Aa(o 4. 4. 5. /�O(6z3) 1z;7_190 5. .214-za z-)a 9 5. 5. 6. (alf 549)= 2tal 56 6. 0614U I A si 6. 6. Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1890 1991 1992 The Base Is IW7 1987(Bass) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answerQ Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1987 .7 1. 1. 9 GPY a Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. 2. 1988 334210 GIRY 1988 175 7 4 s-k 3. 3. 1989 Gpy 1989 4. 4. 1990 GPY 1990 � sar"� 5' 5. 1991 GPY 1991 6. 6. 1992 GP' 1992 }Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a_L_yr.period Approx. Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GalionsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a--I-Year Period) (Over a�_Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons S t) /aved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 uni (•385 days x tar he«of yes) 1988 1988 � ��units used Gallons saved per day 191 1989 234 Units over a _year period 1990 1990 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar *365 days=1 year 1992 1992 savings of,1.32 k . 0-3 **30.4 days--1 month The Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 9 St Lic.#04394 55 Irrigation Types Found In the Yard a Front Lawns ■ Pop-ups Front - ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors ■Pop-ups 6.41or s 4 r ij 0 Mufti Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other ❑Single Stream Rotors D Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape O Drip O Impacts (Rain Birds) a Pop-ups a.r-d/ar S r D Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors O Other ❑Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Other t *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn E x 2y N 3.2 ■ under 10,000-sq. ft. Lett Lawn ❑over 10,000 sq.ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn LeftLawn Middle Lawn 9 x Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Ltc.#04394 56 :UB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/01/89 09:13 LAST ACCT NO. 3472024 2 A TODD*CHRISTIAN 4099 SUGAR MAPLE DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/20/88 62 70 . 0844 107.64 .00 .00 107.64 10/19/88 62 126 1520 254.55 .00 .00 254.55 08/18/88 57 98 1286 176.37 .00 .00 176.37 06/22/88 63 76 0902 83.65 .00 .00 83:65 04/20/88 56 53 0707 60.61 .00 .00 60.61 02/24/88 68 24 0.2_64 31�55 .00 .00 31.55 12/18/87 59 47 0595 54.59 .00 .00 54.59 10/20/87 63 163 1935 170.83 .00 .00 170.83 08/18/87 57 196 2572 191.44 .00 .00 191.44 06/22/87 62 179 2159 175.44 .00 .00 175.44 04/21/87 60 50 0623 54.05 .00 . 00 54.05 02/20/87 64 47 0549 51.23 .00 . 00 51.23 12/18/86 62 195 2352 190.50 .00 .00 190.50 10/17/86 60 198 2468 193.32 .00 .00 193.32 57 Name an1rti)V-rQ Address 3�S O u CL d Wolk �i1 • 1�c L l,�Gt_� UJ(C 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD.answer 1• 1. 1. 1. 6 f C9 ki _ OS-1 2. 2. 2. 2. 6.7CItjayLtLb 93Cc 3. 3. 3. 3. !7-3qCR1291 ►zs 6ri 4. 4. 4. 4. "Ls-oX) 5. 5. 5. 5. 4*-7 r7 to.2 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallon Used In 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1 346=)= 1'9115- 1. 1987 GPY a Approx.Gallons SavedNear 2. f961369)=20-721 2. 1988 G" 1988 3. (2f 17 37,=r o7 69 4 3. 1989 GPY 1989 4. L14117.3) =13'7 s 3 4. 1 99o-!q2D-L-z GPY 1990 5, 133-2,L-A1-760 5. 1991 5'913 �21 1991 (Q;'SDI 6• µ()71F)=sa�sa 6. mea 1992 GPY 1992 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Trial Gallons Used in 1992 (Q S �o ' Approx.total gallons saved over a_yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a I Year Period) (Over a I Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 unit) D'6- (•365 days x tM#of years) 1988 1988 -$_-? Units used =-0-() Gallons saved per day 1989 1989 Units over a--L-year period 1990 1990 x x1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 517 .f� 1991 130 equals the approx.dollar '365 days--1 year 1992 1992 savings ofA(Z o•sL "30.4 days--I month rThe Happy Gardener a P.O. Box 27971 a Concord, CA 94527-0971 a (510)680-4544 a St Lic.#04394 58 1 Irrigation Types Found In the Yard Front Lawns 4 Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip ` 13 Single Stream Rotors' ■Pop-ups D Multi Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns • Pop-ups Landscape i Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups aAJleh 5401 9 CJ ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) D Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors 13 Other O Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn ■ under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn I4 .y G y ❑over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Z q X 30 7 2 a Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn It X 13 1 176 Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations,riot physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 0 St.IAc.#04394 59 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 06/08/92 15:44 LAST ACCT NO. 3473706 2 JOSSEL MICHAEL*GOLDBERG 3375 QUAIL WALK LN DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/21/92 57 41 0538 72.52 .00 .00 72.52 02/24/92 66 28 0317 50.71 .00 .00 50.71 12/20/91 63 51 0605 88.22 .00 .00 88.22 10/18/91 59 108 1369 238.83 .00 .00 238.83 08/20/91 62 144 1737 300.99 .00 .00 300.99 06/19/91 61 112 1373 145.12 .00 .00 145.12 04/19/91 58 25 0322 39.85 .00 .00 39.85 02/20/91 64 70 0818 94.30 .00 .00 94.30 12/18/90 61 75 0919 100.35 .00 .00 100.35 10/18/90 62 135 1628 172.95 .00 .00 172.95 08/17/90 59 168 2129 192.02 .00 .00 192.02 06/19/90 59 119 1508 138.47 .00 .00 138.47 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/19/91 58 25 0322 39.85 .00 .00 39.85 02/20/91 64 70 0818 94.30 .00 .00 94.30 12/18/90 61 75 0919 100.35 . .00 .00 100.35 10/18/90 62 135 1628 172.95 .00 .00 172.95 08/17/90 59 168 2129 192.02 .00 .00 192.02 06/19/90 59 119 1508 138.47 .00 .00 138.47 04/21/90 58 65 0838 79.45 .00 .00 79.45 02/22/90 64 36 0420 47.75 .00 .00 47.75 12/20/89 62 84 1013 91.75 .00 .00 91.75 10/19/89 62 130 1568 137.89 .00 .00 137.89 08/18/89 58 158 2037 274.56 .00 .00 274.56 06/21/89 62 109 1315 155.27 .00 .00 155.27 1 I 60 Name Q- Address v cl,y Vc 2 1987 1988 1989 1990 . , Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD.answer 1. = 1. 6Q4za4a ao►s-O 1. &Z(3,pt I)=V-go/3--2 1. I 2. 4t34jp2u)= 6,6 sa'2 2. 1224;-74)::74U-6-0 2. ('0 0�e) = /a�c 2. 3. 5-74/1,5--A) 142 R 1 3. s-7(4 A0= --jrAOC'7 3,596054 =1=�r�62 3. 4. 10 1(0 80 4. o,36 ;)_ 15-4 4, U77. S�OC� 4. 5. (oar ij)= 3R &0 5. s-4,664:4L322r4 5. 122 Itoc/14 5. ,2 9nci Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Trial Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1187(Base) minus Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used ' 1. 1. 1987 -3 R 2 q 1� GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. 2. 1988 2 13`7 dj.� GPY 1988 1 S J 1 ­4 S-hp 3. 3. 1989 d ) 7 a�R G" 1989 F,�j )�? i 4. 4. Aga 1990 GPY 1990 i� 5. 5. �"°'pe 1991 GPY 1991 6. 6. Savings 1992 GP' 1992 Savings L� Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Trial Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a kyr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Mo Over a -,;Z, Year Period) +*h (divided by 750 gallons (Over a 3_Year Period) divided by 12 divided by 30.4 divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 urtiq -7 3r-) ('385 days x the#or years) 1988 1988 -5):5: _�9 [] �j /�Q C�units used = �Q� Gallons saved per day 19$9 1 f)9 C 1989 2�7-1 29JUnits over a "� ear period 1990 1990 x �-'' $1.37 (approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar '365 days=1 year 1992 1992 savings ofJL4LA- - "30.4 days--I month The Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 • St lAc.#04394 61 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns Pop-ups Front D Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip ` 0 Single Stream Rotors ■ Pop-ups a^�/r Shrub ��Ad O Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other 0 Single Stream Rotors 0 Mufti Stream Rotors O Other Back Back Lawns A Pop-ups Landscape 0 Drip &4/or Sl�r�+� 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups 0 Single Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) 0 Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Single Stream Rotors Q Other 0 Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape P Single Lawn Ldp x ti`s 3 81 8 under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn 0 over 10,000 sq.ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn *All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Uc.#104394 62 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 06/01/90 15:22 LAST ACCT NO. 3472012 3 JAMES W*KARLING 4021 SUGAR MAPLE DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/21/90 57 36 0472 47.75 .00 .00 47.75 Y 02/23/90 65 19 0218 27.17 .00 .00 27.17 Y 12/20/89 62 32 0386 39.60 .00 .00 39.60 Y 10/19/89 62 85 1025 92.76 .00 .00 92.76 08/18/89 59 83 1052 113.92 .00 .00 113.92 Y 06/20/89 60 59 0735 73.82 .00 .00 73.82 04/21/89 58 22 0283 31.61 .00 .00 31.61 Y 02/22/89 64 13 0151 18.54 .00 .00 18.54 Y 12/20/88 62 27 0325 37.98 .00 .00 37.98 Y 10/19/88 62 65 0784 102.97 .00 .00 102.97 Y 08/18/88 57 71 0931 120.41 .00 .00 120.41 Y 06/22/88 63 47 0558 54.59 .00 .00 54.59 Y 04/20/88 56^ 52 0694 59.61 .00 .00 59.61 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/20/88 62 27 0325 37.98 .00 .00 37.98 Y 10/19/88 62 65 0784 102.97 .00 .00 102.97 Y 08/18/88 57 71 0931 120.41 .00 .00 120.41 Y 06/22/88 63 47 0558 54.59 .00 .00 54:59 Y 04/20/88 56 52 0694 59.61 .00 .00 59.61 02/24/88 68 24 0264 31.55 .00 .00 31.55 Y 12/18/87 59 19 0240 24.54 .00 .00 24.54 Y 10/20/87 63 89 1056 96.68 .00 .00 96.68 Y 08/18/87 57 126 1653 125.57 .00 .00 125.57 Y 06/22/87 62 136 1640 134.98 .00 .00 134.98 Y 04/21/87 60 43 0536 47.47 .00 .00 47.47 02/20/87 64 27 0315 32.41 .00 .00 32.41 Y 12/18/86 62 45 0542 49.35 .00 .00 49.35 10,/17/86 60 79 0984 81.34 .00 .00 51.34 63 Y Name ( - ►-u 1'L Address a 9 ` cam 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD.answer Days x GPD-answer 1. 6<101) 702'LZ 1, ')6 IIAV1$' 1. 1. A2Q3g0=S'$351g- 2. ,5 62)=.224344 2. -)F Iz4Y7s 2, * 1QQQR t 2. 5r�P(-git4= 12a(.-nn 3. ,�6 11-7 41(a 3. Y 101694 3. �9(� µ�= ►�cG.Ss� 4. 6f)1( t s 60 4. s C 1Vos)n►04 90 4. 19 92 4. 6o(11-7►)= MR 6o 5. 433-291 3laly L 5. .(Fsr►z3;)= 0015 5, _-E.Z39os 5, 61(933)- 6, 60(190= agi60 6. InUZ&L 2916W 6, 4 '7 1-7:57 7 6, 60(fily)= o9F . o `7 37 33S 509 97 i 4/& 132-7 496 s-a 1 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Tdal Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. 1. 1 7 � ,� civ -Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. 2. 1988 soy 9 ( Gly 1988 O'Q'7 3 Ce Savings 3. 3. 1989 4L13 2- G" 1989 a 76 o�)Z 4. 4. 1990 9Ca�� 1 GPY 1990 age 5. 5. 1991 GPY 1991 Safts 6. 6. avmgs 1992 GPY 1992 J Savings Approx.Totat Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 X44 1,26 Approx.total gallons saved over a period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a3 Year Period) (Over a 3 Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallonst) ' Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 uni 1 D 9 5 (*365 days x me M of years) 1988 ? [Q��Z 1988 (p o23 units used =L7 q Gallons saved per day 1989 q 3 `W O 19"-250- Tizunits over a _year period 1990 2D 0&'7 1990 f� x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar **30 4 daysdays� year 1992 1992 savings oti .0 S. "30.4 days--1 month ' The Happy,Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 9 Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Lic.#04394 64 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ❑ Pop-ups Front ■ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors ■ Pop-ups &Allvi- s rub Ileal ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups a14A,-c 4 r ab ❑Single Stream Rotors ■Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size . Ft. Front and back landscape pe Single Lawn ❑ under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn X Z y D S ■ over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn 34 Y SS I g g D Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn 0 x 30 P o o Middle Lawn Right Lawn Z o x 10 too All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener 9 P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 0 St.Ltc./04394 �. 65 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 06/11/91 14:29 ACCT NO. 2673300 1 E T*KEATON JR 2389 SADDLEBACK DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 34 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: N OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES X4/10/91 62 22 0265 36.22 .00 .00 36.22 02 07 91 6 31 0374 47.11 .00 .00 47.11 M_/'07/9 U 62 78 0941 103.98 .00 .00 103.98 10/06/90 58 164 2115 208.04 .00 .00 208.04 08/09/90 59 196 248.4 222.63 .00 .00 222.63 06/11/90 60 118 1471 137.37 .00 .00 137.37 04/12/90 61 68 0833 82.72 .00 .00 82.72 02/10 9060 40 0498 52.12 .00 .00 52.12 12/12/89 63 96 1139 103.79 .00 .00 103.79 10/10/89 28 63 1683 66.69 .00 .00 66.69 09/12/89 33 71 1609 116.20 .00 .00 116.20 08/10/89 29 71 1831 121.85 .00 .00 121.85 07/12/89 30 65 1620 106.31 .00 .00 106.31 06/12/89 32 67 1566 108.15 .00 .00 108.15 05/11/89 29 56 1444 115.24 .00 .00 115.24 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/12/89 31 10 0241 14.12 .00 .00 14.12 12/12/88 33 22 0498 32.04 .00 .00 32.04 11/09/88 29 50 . 1289 95.48 .00 .00 95.48 10/11/88 29 79 2037 190.98 .00 .00 190.98 09/12/88 33 88 X994 211.37 .00 .00 211.37 08/10/88 29 76 1960 181.10 .00 .00 181.10 07/12/88 32 81 1893 189.82 .00 .00 189.82 06/10/88 58 140 1805 147.53 .00 .00 147.53 04/13/88 65 107 1231 114.71 .00 .00 114.71 -0.2/08/88 h0 39 048 40.58 .00 .00 46.58 12/10/87 64 94 1098 101.69 .00 .00 101.69 10/07/87 58 300 3868 308.10 .00 .00 308.10 08/1.00/87 63 256 3039 247.90 .00 .00 247.90 06/08/87 60 248 3091 24u.37 .CO .00 240.^7 04/09/87 62 49 0591 53.11 nn .00 53.11 1 66 Name ( (.L) ILLI 6-LA- - Address 1 3 L 99 _A 2'1 !am ' 0-1 1,B tCLQkb-CL t-J k- 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer 61432--rL 216r, 2. <-L760= (arjsd 2. -6 3 19 q to 2. 2. ,262� _ 26.2,6 / 3..'q-Z�.9l-71 34 3• :"��9� )=�3�L��' 3. 3. 51(Ir,14) ` & 4. 4.4. G�1) -_3 oFA 4. 4. 5-7(51 7= 12iss- 5. Pnlq6 1b =276 - 5.��4574)= 32! 44 5. 5. 5'7� ,l)- 1--�I �-) -� 122x, a13O :3 1-1 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1967(Base) minus Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer ,I Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. x[2(3) ' 13` 1 2) 1. .7�125 3)`}9,17 1987 o�G y-J�' � GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. 6 2(5-9;I�� 2. 6,2(R 4-1)= s'Fl 14-2- 1988 2 4IL y--5 w' 1988 -i;Z I °I 4 Savings3.S-9(6-7 1)_X921 1 3. 1,10C2221 --S�V QO 1989 GPY 1989 �9a 4.'6t--)( � = 22M4• 1990 2 1 -3 GPY 1990 ! 5. .5->y � -��n 5. .��� k� 1991 1�'S� 414 GPY 1991 q,Zn"N'1 X98 6. �'Xl 1s1� - ���n oil 6. .�L: _ . i 9arin9s 1992 19515 GPY 1992 97 I LZ 1414 1 �,s 1 S_� Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 ��S Approx.total gallons saved over a r.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved , Per Year Per Year Per Month (over a__q_Year Period) (Over a T Year Period) divided by 12 divided by"30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 unit) ('W5 days x the r of years) 1988 — a4 3 I units used =-&Gallons saved per day 19W 1989 �'7Units over a `-f' veer period 1990 � - L�L3 1990JS2x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 10`7 Q 1 1901 3 S6-z equals the approx.dollar *365 days--1 year 1992 t (o a(a 3 1992 S3S savings of 17 •S "30.4 days=l morph The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Lic.#04394 67 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ® Pop-ups Front O Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip . O Single Stream Rotors ® Pop-ups O Multi Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other O Single Stream Rotors El Multi Stream Rotors O Other Back Back Lawns O Pop-ups Landscape O Drip 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) O Pop-ups O Single Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) O Multi Stream Rotors O Single Stream Rotors O Other ND I_e,w r5 O Multi Stream Rotors O Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size . Ft. Front and back landscape pe Single Lawn O under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn y a a ■ over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)680.4544 • St Ltc.#04394 68 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:18 LAST ACCT NO. 3472316 2 PAUL C*KNAUFF 136 RED PINE CT DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/17/92 59 20 0253 40.50 .00 .00 40.50 10/19/92 62 78 0941 149.91 .00 .00 149.91 08/18/92 60 71 0885 127.57 .00 .00 127.57 06/19/92 60 80 0997 148.18 .00 .00 148.18 04/20/92 59 6 0076 17.32 .00 .00 17.32 02/21/92 64 6 0070 17.32 .00 .00 17.32 12/19/91 63 18 0213 35.76 .00 .00 35.76 10/17/91 62 49 0591 85.23 .00 .00 85.23 08/16/91 59 53 0671 76.37 .00 .00 76.37 06/18/91 60 32 0398 48.32 .00 .00 48.32 04/19/91 58 7 0090 16.07 .00 .00 16.07 02/20/91 64 13 0151 23.33 .00 .00 23.33 12/18/90 61 29 0355 44.69 .00 .00 44.69 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/20/92 59 6 0076 17.32 .00 .00 17.32 02/21/92 64 6 0070 17.32 .00 .00 17.32 12/19/91 63 18 0213 35.76 .00 .00 35.76 10/17/91 62 49 0591 85.23 .00 .00 85.23 08/16/91 59 53 0671 76.37 .00 .00 76.37 06/18/91 60 32 0398 48.32 .00 .00 48.32 04/19/91 58 7 0090 16.07 .00 .00 16.07 02/20/91 64 13 0151 23.33 .00 .00 23.33 12/18/90 61 29 0355 44.69 .00 .00 44.69 10/18/90 62 102 1230 133.02 .00 .00 133.02 08/17/90 59 80 1014 95.84 .00 .00 95.84 06/19/90 59 43 0545 55.40 .00 .00 55.40 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/19/91 58 7 0090 16.07 .00 .00 16.07 02/20 64 13 0153 23.33 .00 .00 23.33 12/18/90 61 29 0355 44.69 .00 .00 44.69 10/18/90 62 102 1230 133.02 .00 .00 133.02 08/17/90 59 80 1014 95.84 .00 .00 95.84 06/19/90 59 43 0545 55.40 .00 .00 55.40 04/21/90 57 23 0301 33.54 .00 .00 33.54 02/23/90 6.5 8 0092 15.14 .00 .00 15.14 12/20/89 62 15 0180 20.55 .00 .00 20.'55 10/19/89 62 43 0518 50.63 .00 .00 50.63 08/18/89 59 65 0824 81.65 .00 .00 81.65 06/20/89 60 50 0623 63.26 .00 .00 63.26 Y 69 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/20/8P 62 34 M 0410 47.38 .00 .00 47.38 Y la/-1-978 8 62 30 -03431 42.83 .00 .00 42.01 R 10/19/88 62 93 11122 166.17 .00 .00 166.17 08/18/88 57 72 0944 122.71 .00 .00 122.71 06/22/88 63 49 0581 56.60 .00 .00 56.60 04/20/88 56 43 0574 50.59 .00 .00 50.59 02/2�j-SB 68 13 0.14.1 18.51 .00 .00 18.53 12-/-18/87 59 17 0215 22.53 .00 .00 22.53 10/20/87 63 81 0961. 88.66 .00 .00 88.66 08/18/87 57 74 0971 76.63 .00 .00 76.63 06/22/87 62 76 0916 78.52 .00 .00 78.52 04/21/87 60 37 0461 41.82 .00 .00 41.82 02/2-2/.$_7 64 10 0116 14.41 .00 .00 14.41 12/18/86 62 35 0-422 39.94 .00 .00 39.94 10/17/86 60 81 1009 83.23 .00 .00 83.23 r i a i i 1 70 Name a S F►7 C'�m ��('�' I Address ( 1 L-4-41D✓L lav r^E 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD-answer 2. &3b-7 L) Yam.3 2. (O tt9cJ7)=s g �� 2. 636009)7:65-3-61-7 2. 61(1132-71 =-71wo-7 3. Co IC919)= s6o.-,4 3. bzn4-7-7-1): A3QQ 3, lz3)?)=71'RnA 3, s962042_ -71C73(c 4. i5T0a'7o)= (,c.2 &o 4. to 1(521),S54/2 4. 61(,'1 cz)=5-s-3 z7 4. -'5'9(looy)=3sl�a 5. laD([o ruo")= -20(00 5. AQ121 5. 5,W33,,)-►ej4;3a 5, EP('VIal = t 6. toe) 6. 6y<3 6, 6, o-S-! B)?l ;2:2 1 1 _—S'a'78 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 19go 1991 1992 The Base Is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer t Approx.Gallons per Year used 1 (aO 1 1 GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. T 3: k 2. f 26WO)=4-71 RQ 1988 2a1aLS'9 GPY 1988 ?;Oto a.Z 3. �'7 0 ll l l,- 3, ?3��= 4 41 Oo 1999 �_',l 8�}to_IWY 1989 �, 2t`J Savings 4. 61t614 3)?I-�-s- 4. 66(02)= 3 2100ings 1990 S��O',� GPY 1990 — a S 5, 5711.70)= 9690 5, o wings 1991 1 I�?33 S- GPY1991 rn �.,SL 6. sf149)=9<��s 6. (asC1�0)= V19y ave 1992 GPY 1992 ;a-4/ Savings 3s l 1o4-o _j-7 'q t�& Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a fir' yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (aver a -T YearPeriod) (Over a 1_YearPeriod) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 unip L 1'385 days z the ar of years) 1988 �3g units used d Gallons saved per day, 1989 1989_ 2_1dUnits over a,year period 1990 1990 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 equals the approx.dollar *365 days=1 year 1992 n 9 3`7 1992 ---7-:Z?? savings of 3213-0 **30,4 days--1 month The Happy Gardener a P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord,CA 94527-0971 * (510)680-4544 a St lAc.#04394 71 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard d Front Lawns It Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors i Pop-ups a',JAY- s t, r 4 b H'L ad 0 Mufti Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other Back ' Back Lawns 11 Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ■Pop-ups mhJ/or SA ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) 1 ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn3 a $a A under 10,000 sq. ft. 8 Y Left Lawn ❑over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn X )0 gd Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn % S S Al SIO Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 1 The Happy Gardener - P.O.Box 27971 - Concord,CA 94527-0971 - (510)680-4544 - St Uc. #04394 72 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 09:59 LAST ACCT NO. 3472982 3 JOSEPH K*LAMBERT 584 BUTTONWOOD DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/18/92 60 25 0311 48.78 .00 .00 48.78 10/19/92 62 63 0760 113.76 .00 .00 113.76 08/18/92 60 59 0735 101.43 .00 .00 101.43 06/19/92 60 51 0635 88.47 .00 .00 88.47 04/20/92 59 17 0215 34.39 .00 .00 34.39 02/21/92 65 11 0126 26.17 .00 .00 26.17 12/18/91 61 38 0465 67.41 .00 .00 67.41 10/18/91 63 78 0926 141.34 .00 .00 141.34 08/16/91 59 59 0748 84.11 .00 .00 84.11 06/18/91 61 51 0625 71.31 .00 .00 71.31 04/18/91 57 13 0170 23.33 .00 .00 23.33 02/20/91 65 13 0149 23.33 .00 .00 23.33 12/17/90 61 , 35 0429 51.95 .00 .00 51.95 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/20/92 59 17 0215 34.39 .00 .00 34.39 02/21/92 65 11 0126 26.17 .00 .00 26.17 12/18/91 61 38 0465 67.41 .00 .00 67.41 10/18/91 63 78 0926 141.34 .00 .00 141.34 08/16/91 59 59 0748 84.11 .00 .00 84.11 06/18/91 61 51 0625 71.31 .00 .00 71.31 04/18/91 57 13 0170 23.33 .00 .00 23.33 02/20/91 65 13 0149 23.33 .00 .00 23.33 12/17/90 61 35 0429 51.95 .00 .00 51.95 10/17/90 61 105 1287 136.65 .00 .00 136.65 08/17/90 59 95 1204 112.24 .00 .00 112.24 06/19/90 59 48 0608 60.86 .00 .00 60.86 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/18/91 57 13 0170 23.33 .00 .00 23.33 02/20/91 65 13 0149 23.33 .00 .00 23.33 12/17/90 61 35 0429 51.95 .00 .00 51.95 10/17/90 61 105 1287 136.65 .00 .00 136.65 08/17/90 59 95 1204 112.24 .00 .00 112.24 06/19/90 59 48 0608 60.86 .00 .00 60.86 04/21/90 58 36 0464 47.75 .00 .00 47.75 02/22/90 64 19 0222 27.17 .00 .00 27.17 , 12/20/89 61 37 0453 44.61 .00 .00 44.61 10/20/89 63 85 1009 92.76 .00 .00 92.76 08/18/89 58 96 1238 129.78 .00 .00 129.78 06/21/89 61 74 0907 89.54 .00 .00 89.54 i 73 t PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/21/90 58 36 0464 47.75 .00 .00 47.75 WZI/ 90 64 19 0222 27.17 .00 .00 27.17 12/20/89 61 37 0453 44.61 .00 .00 44.61 10/20/89 63 85 1009 92.76 .00 .00 92.76 08/18/89 58 96 1238 129.78 .00 .00 129.78 06/21/89 61 74 0907 89.54 .00 .00 89.54 04/21/89 58 26 0335 33.58 .00 .00 33.58 02/22/89 64 15 0175 20.55 .00 .00 20.55 12/20/88 62 33 0398 41.96 .00 .00 41.96 10/19/88 61 74 0907 110.41 .00 .00 110.41 08/19/88 60 62 0772 89.35 .00 .00 89.35 06/20/88 61 48 0588 55.59 .00 .00 55.59 04/20/88 56 46 0614 53.59 .00 .00 53.59 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/20/88 62 33 0398 41.96 .00 .00 41.96 10/19/88 61 74 0907 110.41 .00 .00 110.41 08/19/88 60 62 077- 89.35 .00 .00 89.35 06/20/88 61 48 0588 55.59 .00 .00 55.59, 04/20/88 56 46 0614 53.59 .00 .00 53.59 02/24/88 68 33 0363 40.57 .00 .00 40.57 12/18/87 59 34 043.1 41.57 .00 .00 41.57 10/20/87 63 65 0771 72.64 .00 .00 72.64 08/18/87 61 75 0919 77.58 . 00 .00 77.58 ' 06/18/87 58 83 1070 85.11 .00 .00 85.11 04/21/87 60 53 0660 56.88 .00 .00 56.88 02/20/87 64 27 0315 32.41 .00 .00 32.41 12/18/86 9 7 0581 7.64 .00 .00 7.64 Y r ' c 4 j i 1 74 Name 'Z- y Address :-z�oo CSG l t I Q I)F_ ►� ) 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer 2. 2. z 2 3L 5? 2. .0"9 6 2. 3. 3. .210 9 1 '""] 3. .X QS2 C) 3. 4. 4. _5-1 CZ3&1) = 12n 411 4. ► SL '� 1 I 4. 5. 5. "526-7:53 =U,160-74 5. 7,)71 -5 -2 5. , 6. 6. (D&NO)= 4V-n Zy 6. z)�=6r) sl`7 6. yI6�019 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Tdal Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer t/ - Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1 1 1987 (f7 ��5 GPY -Approx.Gallons SavedNear 2. 2. 1988 "7 I ) l GPY 3. 3. 1989 I 2 �GPY 1989 3 Savings 4. 4. ar�ga 1990 GPY 1990 5. 5. Savings1991 GPY 1991 6. 6. in9g 1992 GPY 1992 saving: Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a-'Ly.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gaiions Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved (Over aYear Period) Per Year Per Year Per Month divided by 750 gallons (Over a"_Year Period) divided by 12 divided by 30.4 divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved t 7ved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 unit) n (`385 days x the.d years) ,988 9 r `rte- , 9 [ 3 units Used Gallons saved per day ,989 4 _ (�/n`7 1989 f_] l Units over a_year period 1990 1990 $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar **30.4 days--1 year 1992 1992 savings of4LQ3D- $ 1 "3Q.4 days=l month The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 9 St.Lic.#04394 i ?5 1 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard > Front Lawns A Pop-ups Front 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip i Single Stream Rotors ■ Pop-UPS 0-41r r&4 O Multi Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other O Single Stream Rotors ■ Multi Stream Rotors O Other Back ' Back Lawns O Pop-ups Landscape O Drip ■ Impacts (Rain Birds) a Pop-ups a.1/r SL--A 464 0 Single Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) O Multi Stream Rotors O Single Stream Rotors O Other ■ Multi Stream Rotors O Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn ZSx a DO O under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn 9) over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn S X Yo 1000 Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn X 10G 2L 5 66 Left Lawn 1 Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. the Happy Gazdener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Ltc.#104394 76 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 06/01/90 15:23 ACCT NO. 3471998 4 Ltn,�_� 2200 CANYON OAK IN DAN MORE BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/21/90 58 90 1160 106.77 .00 .00 106.77 02/22/90 64 94 1098 111.14 .00 .00 111.14 12/20/89 62 135 1628 142.91 .00 .00 142.91 10/19/89 37 149 3012 154.08 .00 .00 154.08 Y 09/12/89 33 130 2946 251.49 .00 .00 251.49 08/10/89 29 207 5339 433.70 .00 .00 433.70 07/12/89 30 138 3440 273.69 .00 .00 273.69 Y 06/12/89 32 132 3085 257.20 .00 .00 257.20 Y 05/11/89 29 69 -1 79 158.05 .00 .00 158.05 Y 04/12/89 27 25 0692 39.11 .00 .00 39.11 03/16/89 34 26 0572 38.42 .00 .00 38.42 02/10/89 29 36 0928 60.38 .00 .00 60.38 01/12/89 31_. 45 1085 79.23 .00 .00 79.23 ' 12/12/88 33 47 1065 82.36 .00 .00 82.36 Y 11/09/88 29, 55 1418 111.95 .00 .00 111.95 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/12/89 31 45 1085 9a:.-2=3 .00 .00 79.23 12/12/88 33 47 1065 82.36 .00 .00 82.36 Y 11/09/88 29 55 1418 111.95 .00 .00 111.95 10/11/88 29 140 X3611 ' 391.85 .00 .00 391:85 09/12/88 33 178 4034 507.74 .00 .00 507.74 08/10/88 29 148 3817 418.19 .00 .00 418.19 Y ' 07/12/88 32 134 3132 364.35 .00 .00 364.35 06/10/88 51 161 2361 167.70 .00 .00 167.70 04/20/88 ^8 136 1753 143.77 .00 .00 143.77 0$/-2- /fib 5-E 59 0.66.8 -66--6-2 .00 .00 66.62 12/18/87 59 91 1153 98.68 .00 .00 98.68 10/20/87 63 399 4737 407.30 .00 .00 407.30 08/18/87 61 557 6830 531.14 .00 .00 531.14 06/18/E7 53 420 5416 402.22 .00 .0':; 40:.22 04/21/87 60 138 '1720 136.86 .00 .00 136.86 . i i 77 Name Address a��l �J blr^_£:�( f1c_r�a c..) j,,l f• jtiti1 /Q1' �2�..��{ 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD-answer 1. 1. , �-`� 1. �(13t2) = )?b03;2 1, 6 1198r= t`97S'z0 2. 2. 115-1 90'7 2. 2010 4a4 2. 14:zn69 3. 3. 1 .6387 3, 1.2919 [0 3. 536noW 16-1 30o 4. 4. 4. 13-3 2 67 4. 579t'i- :2g�- I o4 P(o 5. 5. 6-7,26 I A=0z 20-zk 5. a 1&sk 6. 6. 6. :�6 14179 6, 64(o0- -7,4gci 0`7 91'a, .9:�-70 -7 6 1 ed �LS 35 Lo h 3� Approx.Trial Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Trial Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Trial Gallons Used In 1999 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1967(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Daysx GPD a answer } Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. to(�5`_3"�)_ 1 / . bfS9Y)= 1�nU 1987 � GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2, 6 As - 2• (, z(23a)= 14061!o 1988 j2D4-"7to I Gp' 1988 `30315-1 Savcrgs 3. 5E2lao`i0= IU3&ck 3. _ I Xq 1989 64.g- oGPY 1989 e 1 4. I(,za:sar�= 124136 4. &0(:Z 3)=12y.g E) 1990-a34223-3 GPY 19902-1 D7 9 5. 5[:z4-"0= 91 a 5, 59(3671-216 s3 sarmge 1991 4Y2 )9 S GPY 1991 5Z:T 7 1-7 6. �s�3�9�= a,�G�3s 6. �-(t 8� - i t��'�G ,nes 1992 �`� /D Cj GPY 1992.3 a� 7 c 4$a. ) 9 5' 4?6 109 savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a syr.period Approx. Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a_,a' YearPeriod) (Over a T Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 unit) 1Y ('365 days x the R or Years) 1988 1988 23 i l Yk Z units used s= Q Gallons saved per day 1989 J ;-y 4In 1989 Y' [O �Units 1 over a ear period 1990 r�- jg _.�fJ 9f 190 -ZSg x $1.37(approx.cost of a unft) 1991 0Q,-7 14-3 199 193 equals the approx.dollar "30.4 days--I month *365 days year 1992 02 3 1`1 1992 797 savings The Happy Gardener a P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord, CA 94527-0971 a (510)680-4544 9 SL Lic.#04394 18 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ! Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ®Single Stream Rotors ■Pop-ups a.,,d fer S�► r c�� N e a� ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) ■Pop-ups ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts(Rain Birds) ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ■ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn ❑ under 10,000 sq. ft. Len Lawn a 0 3 S 7 00 ■ over 10,000 sq. ft. t Middle Lawn Right Lawn i 0 3. S S fl Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn 1 b 40 Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St lac./04394 79 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:12 LAST ACCT NO. 3472418 2 ROBERT M*MCCORMICK 2945 DEER MEADOW DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/18/92 60 48 0598 88.11 .00 .00 88.11 10/19/92 62 188 2268 597.17 .00 .00 597.17 1 08/18/92 60 153 1907 425.67 .00 .00 425.67 Y 06/19/92 60 208 2593 659.97 .00 .00 659.97 04/20/92 59 29 0367 53.08 .00 .00 53.08 02/21/92 65 16 0184 33.02 .00 .00 33.02 12/18/91 61 44 0539 77.13 .00 .00 77.13 10/18/91 63 198 2350 605.26 .00 .00 605.26 08/16/91 59 165 2091 379.40 .00 .00 379.40 06/18/91 61 166 2035 210.46 .00 .00 210.46 04/18/91 57 39 0511 56.79 .00 .00 56.79 02/20/91 65 33 0379 49.53 .00 .00 49.53 12/17/90 61 80 0980 106.40 .00 .00 106.40 1 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES ES G 04/20/92 59 29 0367 53.08 .00 .00 53.08 02/21/92 65 16 0184 33.02 .00 .00 33.02 12/18/91 61 44 0539 77.13 .00 .00 77.13 10/18/91 63 198 2350 605.26 .00 .00 605.26 08/16/91 59 165 2091 379.40 .00 .00 379.40 06/18/91 61 166 2035 210.46 .00 .00 210.46 04/18/91 57 39 0511 56.79 .00 .00 56.79 02/20/91 65 33 0379 49.53 .00 .00 49.53 12/17/90 61 80 0980 106.40 .00 .00 106.40 10/17/90 61 190 2329 239.50 .00 .00 239.50 08/17/90 59 213 2700 241.21 .00 .00 241.21 06/19/90 59 140 1774 161.42 .00 .00 161.42 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 06/19/92 60 208 2593 659.97 .00 .00 659.97 04/20/92 59 29 0367 53.08 .00 .00 53.08 02/21/92 65 16 0184 33.02 .00 .00 33.02 12/18/91 61 44 0539 77.13 .00 .00 77.13 10/18/91 63 198 2350 605.26 .00 .00 605.26 08/16/91 59 165 2091 379.40 .00 .00 379.40 06/18/91 61 166 2035 210.46 .00 .00 210.46 04/18/91 57 39 0511 56.79 .00 .00 56.79 02/20/91 65 33 0379 49.53 .00 .00 49.53 12/17/90 61 80 0980 106.40 .00 .00 106.40 10/17/90 61 190 2329 239.50 .00 .00 239.50 08/17/90 59 213 2700 241.21 .00 .00 241.21 06/19/90 59 140 1774 161.42 .00 .00 161.42 I 1 80 , PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/18/91 57 39 0511 56.79 .00 .00 56.79 02/20/91 65 33 0379 49.53 .00 .00 49.53 12/17/90 61 80 0980 106.40 .00 .00 106.40 10/17/90 61 190 2329 239.50 .00 .00 239.50 ' 08/17/90 59 213 2700 241.21 .00 .00 241.21 06/19/90 59 140 1774 161.42 .00 .00 161.42 04/21/90 58 77 0993 92.56 .00 .00 92.56 02/22/90 64 10 0116 17.33 .00 .00 17.33 12/20/89 61 107 1312 114.82 .00 .00 114.82 10/20/89 38 150 2952 155.20 .00 .00 155.20 09/12/89 33 126 2856 242.32 .00 .00 242.32 08/10/89 29 132 3404 261.73 .00 .00 261.73 07/12/89 30 121 3016 234.71 .00 .00 234.71 06/12/89 32 108 2524 202.16 .00 .00 202.16 05/11/89 29 71 1831 164.63 .00 .00 164.63 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/21/90 58 77 0993 92.56 .00 .00 92.56 02/22/90 64 10 0116 17.33 .00 .00 17.33 12/20/89 61 107 1312 114.82 .00 .00 114.82 10/20/89 38 150 2952 155.20 .00 .00 155.20 09/12/89 33 126 2856 242.32 .00 .00 242.32 08/10/89 29 132 3404 261.73 .00 .00 261.73 07/12/89 30 121 3016 234.71 .00 .00 234.71 06/12/89 32 108 2524 202.16 .00 .00 202.16 05/11/89 29 71 1831 164.63 .00 .00 164.63 0.4/12/89 28 16 0427 22.97 .00 .00 22.97 0P/15/89 33 13 0294 18.15 .00 .00 18.15 02/10/89 29 13 0335 18.49 .00 .00 18.49 01/12/89 31 6 0144 8.77 .00 .00 8.77 12/12/88 33 21 0476 30.24 .00 .00 30.24 11/09/88 29 63 1624 138.29 .00 .00 138.29 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOT, CHGES 01/12/$9 31 6 0144 8.77 .00 .00 8.77 12/12/88 33 21 0476 30.24 .00 .00 30.24 11/09/86 29 63 1624 138.29 .00 .00 138.29 10/11/88 29 102 2630 " 266.72 .00 .00 266.72 09/12/88 33 101 2239 254.18 .00 .00 254.18 vojly/88 29 20 ?^53 19".27 .00 .00 194.27 07/12/88 32 89 2080 216.17 .00 .00 216.17 06/10/88 51 77 1129 83.53 .00 .00 83.53 04/20/88 56 94 1255 101.69 .00 .00 101.69 021* 8 678 4-s tis=:3. 5.5.59 .00 .00 55.59 12/18/87 59 80 1014 87.66 .00 .00 87.66 10/20/87 63 261 3098 269.02 .00 .00 269.02 08/18/87 61 254 3114 246.01 .00 .00 246.01 06/18/87 56 249 321.E 211.31. 00 .00 241.31 04/21/87 60 82 1022 84.16 .00 .00 84.16 81 Name �5-, a . MC;!t0 a G1rt 0 Address 33$S n U&i l,t)a l ,L►'l . 3 ' �cls 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD a answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD.answer 1. 1. 1. 1,rol0CW)). 2. 2. 2. 2. .2 CA-M)=I Y 4 3. 3. 3. 3.6790nr/4•)-862149 4. 4. 4. 4. tet(?,A;ZW = 13 t 5. 5. 5. 5. =Zj104- �si17 6, 6. 6. 6.In'fAC 714 smZ16, 7s? i Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Bass)minus minus Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1n„�,�14�4)= g3 9a 1, ; 1, 1, '2,x'- q� 1987 GPY r:Approx.Gallons SavedlNear 2. 611-2,334)= 141-16,41 2. 6aCOL:214 = 1632604 1988 GPY 1988 Savinp 3. QCA69611-166720 3. sT( 4n)_ 14► ,;410 1989 G" 1989 Savinp 4. Co 1 (5467)=a10-1V 4. (a2.(aEs = 15-F 1990_2,r 31 WY 1990 5. 2d ,. 71 -3210L 5. 3-266651 ,7)-33 soros 6, [o�?a)=3�OG o� 6. �1ZC9 fFo)= �a.Q�n 1991 t���"7 � 1991 (9 57[7�i�ar�g 1992 �� "�� GPY 1992JiS4094 sarin9$ Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.tota[gallons saved over a 2 vr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GalionsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a__�2,_Year Period) (Over a�Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by .a gallons divided by Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 glsequals 1 unit) 73Q (*W5day$xubr-1year9) 1988 1988 =. -29zunitsused =_3�aO_Gsltons saved per day 1989 1989 �3Units X over a year period 1990 1990 .� 61.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 $tq Q-!4 1901 equals the approx.dollar -365 days-1 year 1992 R21992 savings of d, **30.4 days=1 month The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 • St.Lic.004394 82 Irrigation Types Found In the Yard Front Lawns ■ Pop-ups Front IS ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors o Pop-ups ❑Multi Stream Rotors D Impacts (Rain Birds) D Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors O Other Back Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip , ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ! Pop-ups ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size . Ft. Front and back landscape , Sq pe Single Lawn ■ under 10,000 sq.ft. , Left Lawn 3 0 'I 4 5 is 7S D over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn 3S X Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. ' Single Lawn Left Lawn 10 X Middle Lawn � x Right Law, I�f x 30 S N D All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 7be Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Lic.#04394 83 ' CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:19 LAST ACCT NO. 3473690 3 J A*MCNICHOL 3385 QUAIL WALK LN DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER ENA DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/18/92 59 40 0507 74.70 .00 .00 74.70 10/20/92 62 225 2714 762.93 .00 .00 762.93 08/19/92 58 189 2437 586.53 .00• .00 586.53 06/22/92 62. 212 2557 669.76 .00 .00 669.76 04/21/92 57 51 0669 88.72 .00 .00 88.72 02/24/92 66 83 0940 150.53 .00 .00 150.53 ' 12/20/91 63 125 1484 294.28 .00 .00 294.28 10/18/91 59 189 2396 583.89 .00 .00 583.89 08/20/91 62 223 2690 561.69 .00 .00 561.69 06/19/91 61 282 3457 350.82 .00 .00 350.82 04/19/91 58 51 0657 71.31 .00 .00 71.31 02/20/91 64 49 0572 68.89 .00 .00 68.89 12/18/90 61 128 1569 164.48 .00 .00 164.48 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 06/22/92 62 212 2557 669.76 .00 .00 669.76 04/21/92 57 51 0669 88.72 .00 .00 88.72 02/24/92 66 83 0940 150.53 .00 .00 150.53 12/20/91 63 125 1484 294.28 .00 .00 294.28 10/18/91 59 189 2396 583.89 .00 .00 583.89 08/20/91 62 223 2690 561.69 .00 .00 561.69 06/19/91 61 282 3457 350.82 .00 .00 350.82 04/19/91 58 51 0657 71.31 .00 .00 71.31 02/20/91 64 49 0572 68.89 .00 .00 68.89 1 12/18/90 61 128 1569 164.48 .00 .00 164.48 10/18/90 62 249 3004' 310.89 .00 .00 310.89 08/17/90 59 277 3511 311.16 .00 .00 311.16 06/19/90 59 183 2320 208.42 .00 .00 208.42 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/19/91 58 51 0657 71.31 .00 .00 71.31 02/20/91 64 49 0572, 68.89 .00 .00 68.89 12/18/90 61 128 1569 164.48 .00 .00 164.48 10/18/90 62 249 3004 310.89 .00 .00 310.89 08/17/90 59 277 3511 , 311.16 .00 .00 311.16 06/19/90 59 183 2320 208.42 .00 .00 208.42 04/21/90 58 101 1302 118.79 .00 .00 118.79 02/22/90 64 68 0794 82.72 .00 .00 82.72 12/20/89 62 89 1073 96.77 .00 .00 96.77 10/19/89 37 81 1637 85.87 .00 .00 85.87 09/12/89 62 230 2774 440.46 .00 .00 440.46 Y 07/12/89 5 19 2842 35.64 .00 .00 35.64 Y 84 Name Address I IA)'!r� f 1 Gr-� Lr� Cr a.t_ S: G[ 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=ensurer Days x GPD=answer 1.� �_ ��r or 1, .(del 4.2 X-e-1 1,AJ6rrx-*r11. cl^r�(�r =(,,:ion , 2,6ala.- )_E z3 sA 2. 6a1 4-) 3. 5�= 10/alley 3.421 17-A4)_1W09-71 3. Sal_ l�-7g1 /011Z j�5!2 4.162(9221s-)m /r,I-T- 6 4. 63221 4. 4.Ayn/riV0? ='R 4,V XD 5. 4` -20- Z, 00 5. �6-16lhtj=7-7:2-7 5.�-;? :,,OC4) 1Z 11P 5. 52<� Tot® � 3g�9V: Z-?-7 -2Q Vii,,/,s-2n Approx. al Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base Is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer17 ���� Approx.Gallons per Year Used GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 1. 1. 2. 2. 1988 Mg ?2 GPY 1988 3 R'G>J Savings 3. 3. 1989 1989 a 4. 4. Ings 1990��Q���C� GPY 1990 11�1p� � 5. 5. Savings 1991 GPY 1991 6. 6. Savings 1992 GP' 1992 savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a yr.period Approx. Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a YearPeriod) (Over a -�—Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals i unix $ (•965 days x the s of years) 1988 �t� = +-� units used =-. 'S'—] Gallons saved per day 1W9 1 Y•� 1M Units over a x year period 1990_% R- 1990 �� 61.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar '365days=l year 1992 1992 savings ot�(113 ' "30.4 days-1 month The Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 0 St IAc.#04394 85 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard i Front Lawns 11111111 Pop-ups Front —� ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape 0 Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors ® Pop-ups ❑Multi Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors •Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other Back ' Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape 13 Drip 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) i Pop-ups a.e�Vor CL r a b e.ix ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors O Single Stream Rotors O Other ■ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other ' *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape ' Single Lawn4 ' I 1 D under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn ■ over 10,000 l Middle Lawn L x 1H 3q �1 sq. ft. Right Lawn Z 4 x 1 a if F D ' Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn ►'� to 7 ID Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn *AII sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 7be Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord,CA 94527-0971 9 (510)680-4544 9 St Uc.#04394 86 CUB051EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 06/18/91 15:13 LAST ACCT NO. 3473303 2 ROBERT*QUILLINAN 91 WILD OAK CT DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/19/91 58 36 0464 53.16 .00 .00 53.16 02/20/91 65 32 0368 48.32 .00 .00 48.32 12/17/90 60 90 1122 118.50 .00 .00 118.50 10/18/90 62 197 2376 247.97 .00 .00 247.97 08/17/90 58 138 1779 159.23 .00 .00 159.23 06/20/90 60 113 1408 131.91 .00 .00 131.91 04/21/90 58 60 0773 73.98 .00 .00 73.98 02/22/90 64 26 0303 36.82 .00 .00 36.82 Y 12/20/89 62 90 1085 97.77 .00 .00 97.77 Y 10/19/89 62 179 2159 187.04 .00 .00 187.04 08/18/89 58 135 1741 195.86 .00 .00 195.86 Y ' 06/21/89 61 100 1226 121.66 .00 .00 121.66 Y PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/21/90 58 60 0773 73.98 .00 .00 73.98 02/22/90 64 26 0303 36.82 .00 .00 36.82 Y 12/20/89 62 90 1085 97.77 .00 .00 97.77 Y 10/19/89 62 179 2159 187.04 .00 .00 187.04 08/18/89 58 135 1741 195.86 .00 .00 195.86 Y 06/21/89 61 100 1226 121.66 .00 .00 121.66 Y 04/21/89 58 47 0606 56.34 .00 .00 56.34 Y 02/22/89 64 21 0245 28.56 .00 .00 28.56 12/20/88 62 44 0530 51.63 .00 .00 51.63 Y 10/19/88 61 125 1532 205.67 .00 .00 205.67 Y 08/19/88 58 142 1831 272.18 .00 .00 272.18 06/22/88 63 74 0878 81.65 .00 .00 81.65 Y 04/20/88 58 104 1341 111.71 .00 .00 111.71 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD :WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES ' 12/20/88 62 44 0530 51.63 .00 .00 51.63 Y 10/19/88 61 125 1532 " 205.67 .00 .00 205.67 Y 08/19/88 58 142 1831 272.18 .00 .00 272.18 , 06/22/88 63 74 0878 81.65 .00 .00 81.'65 Y 04/20/88 58 104 1341 111.71 .00 .00 111.71 02/22/88 66 38 0430 -15.57 .00 .00 45.57 12/18/87 59 47 0595 54.59 .00 .00 54.59 Y 10/20/87 63 217 2576 ' 224.93 .00 .00 224.93 Y 08/18/87 61 250 3065 242.25 .00 .00 242.25 06/18/87 58 216 2785 210.26 .00 .00 210.26 Y 04/21/87 60 71 0665 73.82 .00 .00 73.82 Y , 02/20/87 64 45 0525 49.35 .00 .00 49.35 12/18/86 62 124 1496 123.68 .00 .00 123.68 Y !0/17/8b 60 156 i944 153.80 .00 .00 153.60 Y 8? Name �f�t���-ri �s O Address 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer 1 !6q Nq-i)=mss 7 1. /a ��=/to 3b 1. 1. 2. (,V = 311 a-7 2. 610-033=301- 2. 2. 3. to �l lt�,� -'7,T'l 3. (tel °g)=Is-710 3. 3. A a)26 4. (a I C=32)=322-7 9 4. 4. 2116 0 5, -5-6(ting')= 5.14-1 5. 5. 6. 6. 62/S;��;)= ►�� 6. 6. aa_i ate- 165- 1 sg Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1969 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer +� Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1 1 1987 R-Z GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 1988 I Co 5 i ai GPY 1988_ - :ZQ 6 2. 2• Savings 3. 3. 1989 GPY 1989 avenge 4. 4• 1990 GPY 1990 5. 5. savings 1991 GPY 1991 6. 6. Savings 1992 GPY 1992 Savings Approx.Total Galion Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a__L_yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GalfonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a t_Year Period) (Over a_ I Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons ' divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 unix (•3W days x the«of years) 1988 �� units used =__LS�LGailons saved per day 199 1989 :Z5 Units over a_.___year period 1990 1990 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx,dollar '365 days--1 year 1992 1992 savings of '*30.4 days=l month The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St lAc.#04394 88 , Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns 0 Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors ■ Pop-ups 6 J f or O Mufti Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) D Other D Single Stream Rotors O Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other , Back Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape • Drip 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups aAj%°r Sit r ab 0 Single Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other O Mufti Stream Rotors O Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size . Ft. Front and back landscape , �1 e P Single lawn i under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn x )0 g ❑over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn J S x 3s 6 3 D Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. ' Single Lawn y 3 9 da Lett Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 9 St Lic.#04394 89 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/01/89 13: 19 LAST ACCT NO. 3472981 2 STEPHEN*RUSSO 580 BUTTONWOOD DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/20/88 62 22 0265 31.27 .00 .00 31.27 10/19/88 61 41 0502 60.38 .00 .00 60.38 08/19/88 60 48 0598 72.93 .00 .00 72.93 06/20/88 61 44 0539 51.59 .00 .00 51.59 04/20/88 56 43 0574 50.59 .00 .00 50.59 02/24/88 68 23 0.253 1.0.55 .00 .00 30.55 12%18/87 59 35 0443 42.58 .00 .00 42.58 10/20/87 63 53 0629 60.61 .00 .00 60.61 08/18/87 61 96 1177 97.34 .00 .00 97,34 06/18/87 58 44 0567 48.40 .00 .00 48.40 04/21/87 60 35 0436 39.94 .00 .00 39.94 02/20/87 64 34 0397 38.99 .00 .00 38.99 12/18/86 62 51 063.5 55.00 .00 .00 55.00 10/17/86 60 40 0498 44.64 .00 .00 44.64 1 90 lr^ Name L'1 11iL.o --[�1��?�C �-t_ c ,_._ ke 43t� ,) , ?Address c ls[l .w 1987 1988 1989 1990 , Days x GPD=answer Days x CPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer 1. rte(=4-)= 1. o% z=isms. 1. 1. ' r 2.-xgt7( 93a 2. (a «7i = IOR02. 2. 3. G>_'(9 al) 3. 6-20as-ii32=-/D/PL& 3. 3. ' 4. ic> J-gig 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 5. 6. fgbo2R): &4.3/D 6. 6. 6. •aa76Das Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1998 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1 1• 1987 aa_->Ce E�, - GPY =Approx.Gallons SavedNear 2. 2. 1988 J GPY 1988 2 34 Z4S SavNs 3. 3. 1989 GPY 1989 4• 4• Milngs 1990 GPY 1990 5. 5. savings 1991 GPY 1991 6. 6. savtngs 1992 GPY 1992 Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 � ��5 Approx.total gallons saved , over a_ I Yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a-I Year Period) (Over a 1 Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 uniq ' 3(a (*385 days x Me#of years) 1988 r iSE14� =J t t� units used Gallons saved per day 1989 1989 t 1 i1 Units x over a year period 1990 191990 $1.37(approx.t>ost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar *365 days--1 year 1992 1992 savings of 1 s.4 'i4 **30.4 days=l month The Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Lic.#04394 t 91 ' Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns I$ Pop-ups Front =� - ' ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip O Single Stream Rotors ® Pop-ups "M" Agab 4e j ' ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns ❑ Pop-ups Landscape O Drip ' 8 Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Pop-ups ❑Single Stream Rotors 6 Impacts (Rain Birds) O Multi Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors O Other ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other ' *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn134 g under 10,000 sq. ft. ' Left Lawn I l y a a over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn q V 16 g 0 Right Lawn 'Uy 9 d 4 y a ' Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn 11- -A ,20 1 M yb Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. i ' 712e Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Uc.404394 92 ' :UB051EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02 02/89 09:37 LAST 1CCT NO. 2673334 1 *SADDLEBACK BLACKHAWK ASSN 4320 BLACKHAWK RD DAN 3CC: 7950 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 15 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: N OTHER _R END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES .2/09/88 59 210 2662 310.53 .00 .00 310.53 , .0/11/88 62 495 5971 1, 069.49 .00 .00 1069.49 P8/10/88 62 544 6563 841.59 .00 .00 841.59 6/09/88 56 316 4220 345.13 .00 . 00 345:13 `4/14/88 66 337 3819 366.17 .00 .00 366.17 ' ?2/08/88 60 26 034 54.55 .00 .00 54.55 _2/10/87 64 460 5376 489.42 . 00 .00 489.42 LO/07/87 58 1,020 1,050.54 .00 .00 1050.54 `8/10/87 63 684 8121 670.44 .00 .00 670.44 , )6/08/87 60 721 8988 705.27 .00 .00 705.27 34/09/87 62 72 0868 94.55 .00 .00 94.55 02/06/87' 59 86 1090 107.73 .00 .00 107.73 12/09/86. 64 653 7631 641.28 .00 .00 641.28 10/06/86 61 627 7688 616.81 .00 .00 616.31 ,ER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES , .2/09/88 59 210 2662 31-0.53 .00 .00 310.53 .0/11/88 62 495 5971 1,069.49 .00 .00 1069.49 , )8/10/88 62 544 6563 641.59 .00 .00 841.59 ;6/09/88 56 316 4220 345.13 .00 .00 345:13 )4/14/88 66 337 3319.- 366. 1.7 .00 .00 366.17 )2/08/88 60 26 0324 54,55 .00 .00 54.55 _2/10/87 64 460 5376 489.42 .00 .00 489.42 LO/07/87 58 1,020 1, 050.54 . 00 .00 1050.54 ?8/10/87 63 684 8121 670.44 . 00 .00 670.44 )6/08/87 60 721 8988 705.27 . 00 .00 705.27 , 34/09/87 62 72 0868 94.55 .00 .00 94.55 02/06/87 59 86 1090 107.73 .00 .00 107.73 X2/09/86 64 653 7631 64-1.28 .00 .00 641.28 10/06/86 61 627 7688 616.81 .00 .GO 616.01 , 93 Name J n ki,1 ' Address 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD.answer 2. 2. 2. 2. 4. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 5. ' 6. 6. 6. 6. ' Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1sa9 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base Is 1987 1987(ease) ' minus Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1 1. t'-`'C633)= -3-7.-s4-7 1987 GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year ' 2, 596:0-Ow -71703 2, tna�10111,1)= &S-771 1988 Wy 1988 3. (0:7 638 J)=-?�3 3. 5-201372-L-71204 1989 GPY 1989 Savings ' 4, 61(I;Z:t6 7-4-Zk'(o, 4. 626:266)=774-9;Zavm0s 1990 GPY 1990 5. 2l AD 26,51 t a 5. X24-26:11-- 149 34 1991 36o 3-�?4- GPY 1991 Savings ' 1992 a7 5'�t`7 GPY 1992 a 14:2,( 7 Savings -� savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 4-7 G Approx.total gallons saved over a_L—yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a I Year Period) (Over a I Year Period) divided by 12 divided by•:30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 uniq 3 67 5 ('365 days x the#of years) 1988 1988 units used (L�4 Gallons saved per day 1989 1989 33 units over a � year period 1990 1 x _ $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar •365 days-1 year 1992 aD la 1992_ (,a savings of_ k4 --LD "30.4 days=1 month ' The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 0 St. Lic.#04394 94 , Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ❑ Pop-ups Front ® Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip 0 Single Stream Rotors o Pop-ups a;Jlvr s�rab H La.� ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) , ❑Other D Single Stream Rotors O Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other ' Back Back Lawns 0 Pop-ups Landscape O Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups aJ�°r S mai lam ❑Single Stream Rotors D Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors , ❑ Other 0 Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard , Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape ' Single Lawn 36 X 66 ❑ under 10,000 sq.ft. Len Lawn ■ over 10,000 sq. ft. , Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. ' Single Lawn l Left Lawn Middle Lawn , Right Lawn All sizes and square footage given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Ltc.#04394 ' 95 ' CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:37 LAST ACCT NO. 3473288 3 JOHN W*SANDERS 3266 BLACKHAWK MEADOW DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: r OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES X2/18/92 59 50 0633 91.80 .00 .00 91.80 1.0/20/92 62 88 1061 174.01 .00 .00 174.01 08/19/92 58 96 1238 190.35 .00 .00 190.35 06/22/92 62 105 1266 213.94 .00 .00 213.94 04/21/92 57 20 0262 38.50 .00 .00 38.50 02/24/92 66 10 0113 22.80 .00 .00 22.80 1?/20/91 63 33 0391 59.06 .00 .00 59.06 10/18/91 59 96 1217 187.71 .00 .00 187.71 0$/20/91 62 112 1351 195.39 .00 .00 195.39 0,6/19/91 61 100 .1226 130.60 .00 .00 130.60 ' 04/19/91 58 36 0464 53.16 .00 .00 53.16 02/20/91 64 25 0292 39.85 .00 .00 39.85 12/18/90 61 49 0600 68.89 .00 .00 68.89 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/21/92 57 20 0262 38.50 .00 .00 38.50 ' 02/24/92 66 10 0113 22.80 .00 .00 22.80 12/20/91 63 33 0391 59.06 .00 .00 59.06 10/18/91 59 96 1217 187.71 .00 .00 187.71 08/20/91 62 112 1351 195.39 .00 .00 195.39 ' 06/19/91 61 100 1226 130.60 .00 .00 130.60 04/19/91 58 36 0464 53.16 .00 .00 53.16 02/20/91 64 25 0292 39.85 .00 .00 39.85 12/18/90 61 49 0600 68.89 .00 .00 68.89 ' 10/18/90 48 82 1277 106.90 .00 .00 106.90 Y r 1 r r r r r r 96 , Name - GA�c ,J' caJ �Clt i,LV Address s�� ►'� -�C1rX�, L���� a 7� 1987 1988 1989 1990 , Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer , 1. 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 3. ' 4. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 5. 6. 6. 6. 6. , Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 ' 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus ' Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1 6(3Q0)= a31�0 1 (a�(fa9S?)=�!ZZd 1 GPY a Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. 2. (02( 4 1-30 1988 GPY 1988 Savings 3. x'94'70- 3. 601 =5l4.3an 1989 WY 1989 4. !1(9 Fa.)_ n--97RD 4. 6,00(-760)= 41st on Savings 1990 GPY 1990 5. 1043 1 5. 311=3a Is 1991GPV savings 6. 65-(226)5-65-(226)= 124� 6. (s�ai��,�= 9l�s �ri.1`aL271991 avin9s Q 1992 a 1�"7'7� GPY 1992 5.?3 OS 2 (�&O*'7-S- Q 137 7 QSavings 5a3as Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a_yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved , Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a if Year Period) (Over a 1 Year Period) divided by 12 divided by*'30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 unit) (0 5 (•365 days x the•of year) 1988 1988 =-&`7-units used 143 Gallons saved per day 1989 1989 1!��Units ' over a__I__year period 1990 1990 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar ' '365 days=-year 1992 43-S-1 1992 1 T 3 savings of.� "30.4 days--1 month The Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 a Concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Lic.#04394 97 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns 6 Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors ®Pop-ups aal°r 5 r u f/c a ' ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other Back ' Back Lawns • Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ■Pop-ups and/or 5;4ri10tk ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape P ' Single Lawng x G ■ under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn ❑over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn x Right Lawn 8 L y Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn X S O L ora ' Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. ' The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Uc.1104394 98 ' i CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:20 r LAST ACCT NO. 3472981 3 EDWARD J*SCHLUETER 580 BUTTONWOOD DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER ' PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/18/92 60 56 0698 101.79 .00 .00 101.79 10/19/92 62 51 0615 93.24 .00 .00 93.24 08/18/92 60 62 0772 106.96 .00 .00 106.96 r 06/19/92 60 61 0760 104.67 .00 .00 104.67 04/20/92 59 43 0545 75.76 .00 .00 75.76 02/21/92 65 13 0149 28.91 .00 .00 28.91 12/18/91 61 31 0380 56.07 .00 .00 56.07 10/18/91 63 88 1044 164.24 .00 .00 164.24 08/16/91 59 119 1508 227.60 .00 .00 227.60 06/18/91 61 80 0980 106.40 .00 .00 106.40 04/18/91 57 14 0183 24.54 .00 .00 24.54 ' 02/20/91 65 24 0276 38.64 .00 .00 38.64 12/17/90 61 71 0870 95.51 .00 .00 95.51 i r i r 1 1 . 1 r r r r r 99 Name c f* 1 i t:i,vve1 :5a,-/; Yl_ Address ap l T L-Z-�( !8'`r:C,�L-J 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer 2. 2. 2. 2. 61/aVo3)= &!sFn ' 3. 3. 3. 3. s9(3z-7o)= PLZ11-36 1136 4. 4. 4. 4. 596'32':z) 11-4 03 5. 5. 5. 5. ,,TTIW,9)_ 2-ls6,a 6. 6. 6. 6. 1,46410)=313 0 2ci (q Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1997 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. G�►T � 1 1987 GPY =Approx.Gallons Savednear 2. 6 3(2002)=l:Z'yh4 2. L-2 L 23()-7 42-V 1988 GPY 1988 savings 3. trg(23-2,). 1391A2. 3. 1m7na 1989 G" 1989 4. 416172-4:; ))1/4'4'7 4. 1l0416V)-rnall'70 Q �"ga 1990 �a 9 1 j GPY 1990 L 3 5. ZZ tel)- 201-7k 5, Z4 3-2 72o 1 savings 6, 1)'1 a l GPY 1991 /<5`( j;r'F)- 1 144 1992 GPY 1992 Q,I :Z.9:2e-) - �/��'lo 3 PO/a 9 Sav``p Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 APFrol gallons saved ' over a yr.period ' Approx. Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a '--7_ Year Period) (Over a_a_Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gds.equals t unit) 310 (-385 days x the a of years) 1988 198$ units used a�Ganons saved per day 1989 1989 Units over a �ear period 1990 1990 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) ' 1991 1 o 41o1 1991 � � equals the approx.dollar '365 days=1 year 1992 1`?/,.p� 1992 :5V;Z savings of / ••30.4 days-1 month The Happy Gardener a P.O.Box 27971 s Concord.CA 94527-0971 a (510)680-4544 a St.Lic.#04394 100 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns 18 Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ■ Drip O Single Stream Rotors ❑Pop-ups ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) , ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other ' Back Back Lawns 8 Pop-ups Landscape 8 Drip ' ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Pop-ups ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors C13ingle Stream Rotors , ❑Other r Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard , Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn ❑ under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn 4 over 10,000 sq. ft. , Middle Lawn )2 Y 3 d a Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn t R ) � 3 a y Middle Lawn lT x 3 S y a Right Lawn i x 12 1 19-q *AII sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Ltc.104394 101 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:13 LAST ACCT NO. 3472161 2 WILLIAM E*SLAVIN 3019 DEER MEADOW DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: ' OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/18/92 60 46 0573 84.69 .00 .00 84.69 10/19/92 62 157 1894 458.29 .00 .00 458.29 ' 08/18/92 60 144 1795 387.33 .00 .00 387.33 06/19/92 60 135 1683 348.99 .00 .00 348.99 04/20/92 59 11 0139 26.17 .00 .00 26.17 02/21/92 65 16 0184 33.02 .00 .00 33.02 ' 12/18/91 61 57 0698 98.19 .00 .00 98.19 10/18/91 63 172 2042 494.50 .00 .00 494.50 08/16/91 59 186 2358 448.70 .00 .00 448.70 06/18/91 61 149 1827 189.89 .00 .00 189.89 04/18/91 57 27 0354 42.27. .00 .00 42.27 02/20/91 65 35 0402 51.95 .00 .00 51.95 12/17/90 61 76 0931 101.56 .00 .00 101.56 ' PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/18/91 57 27 0354 42.27 .00 .00 42.27 02/20/91 65 35 0402 51.95 .00 .00 51.95 ' 12/17/90 61 76 0931 101.56 .00 .00 101.56 10/17/90 61 196 2403 246.76 .00 .00 246.76 08/17/90 59 258 3270 290.39 .0.0 .00 290.39 06/19/90 59 152 1927 174.54 .00 .00 174.54 ' 04/21/90 58 69 0889 83.82 .00 .00 83.82 02/22/90 64 42 0490 54.31 .00 .00 54.31 12/20/89 61 117 1434 124.85 .00 .00 124.85 10/20/89 63 187 2220, 195.06 .00 .00 195.06 08/18/89 58 221 2850 425.47 .00 .00 425.47 06/21/89 61 162 1986 286.16 .00 .00 286.16 102 Name 'J��S.� fz C z «n Address C 1987 1988 1989 1990 ' Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD a answer J. '!!;9&4 =dj k3/ 1. t zl-ono=3lo61a 2. &3fa?79o)- i74r-77o 2. la3l,�`�� =�1i^ a 2. 2. 3. 5'7,AWt Ilo 79 3. 3. 3. 4. ;:a sl=r3 Sz Q 4, to36ia>> 6 4 3A 3 4. 4. 5. 6pj t J')_S-_82'90 5. X.14.:()- 4-7D96 5. 5. 6. (o��Ik44r- 6. &VaW=16,4!"7a 6. 6. Approx.Tdal Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 ' 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus , Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1 1987 1-7-57 GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 1. , 2. 2. 1988 3`x.39 sem' Gov 1988 ��3� �3 Savings 3. 3. 1989 GP' 1989 4. 4• � 1990 GPY 1990 5. 5. sarongs, 1991 GP' 1991 6. 6 avings 1992 GPv 1992 Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over*a. 1 _yr.period Approx.Gallons saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GalionsSaved ' Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a_I Year Period) (Over a_ I Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 unJ* , 1.365 days x the r at Yeas) 1988 015 1988 l ( 3 -units used =_6_La_Gallons saved per day 1 W9 1989 units over a_L_year period 1990 1990 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar , *965 days--1 year1992 1992 savings of. !o **30.4 days=1 month The Happy Gardener a P.O.Box 27971 a concord, CA 94527-0971 a {510)680-4544 a St 1Ac.#04394 ' 103 ' Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns N Pop-ups Front O Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip O Single Stream Rotors ®Pop-ups 6.^ for ' O Mufti Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other O Single Stream Rotors O Mufti Stream Rotors ' O Other Back ' Back Lawns O Pop-ups Landscape O Drip O Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups ^`� °r s ra e A d O Single Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) ' O Mufti Stream Rotors O Single Stream Rotors O Other O Multi Stream Rotors O Other ' *Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn ; Z" 2q 3$ ■ under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn — ❑over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn ' Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn ( 6 3 S I Lett Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 9 St Ltc.#04394 104 r PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TUTAL k:nt.7L� ' 12/20/88 62 49 0591 69.99 .00 .00 69.99 10/19/88 62 122 1471 " 241.38 .00 .00 241.38 08/18/88 57 118 1548 242.23 .00 .00 242.23 ' 06/22/88 63 86 1021 93.67 .00 .00 93:67 04/20/88 56 63 0841 70.63 .00 .00 70.63 02/24/88 68 22 n242 29.55 .00 .00 29.55 12/18/87 59 56 0709 63.61 .00 .00 63.61 10/20/87 63 235 2790 ` 242.98 .00 .00 242.98 ' 08/18/87 57 217 2847 211.20 .00 .00 211.20 06/22/87 62 177 2135 173.56 .00 .00 173.56 04/21/87 60 52 0648 55.93 .00 .00 55.93 Y , 02/20/87 64 22 0257 27.70 .00 .00 27.70 12/18/86 62 83 1001 85.11 .00 .00 85.11 10/17/8b 60 7.82 22u3 17.26 .00 .00 7.78.26 t ' 105 Name _;,,,f,CL� Address "21 ' 'C'1 fl ��i.�'��cCr,,;/E_ �'L4'tzc� r� ; � '�• J� c_1��.J� M1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD.answer 2. 63(lg4-7)=jgzL&01 2. (a[ 1-7A- 2 /o'/ 2. 2. r 3. *vw ay9-3)=14.2►o% 3. (o[2a-I-7)=ls3. 3. ■ 4. &2,t?,cS1=i;Z4 IA4 4. 6Z 2ol)r*7to3iQ 4. 4. 5. 5. 1;M=),aSk100 5. 5. r6. 6I/6g_)=37 e-7 6 6. 66/22I)=52314 6. 6. •' Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1998 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1987 J7`� `{-`7 GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year ' 2. 2. 1988 4% & GPY 1988 29 -711 3. 3. 1989 GPY 1989 4. 4. 1990 GPY 1990 Savings 5. 5. savings 1991 GPY 1991 6. 6. Savings 1992 GPY 1992 ( savings Approx.Trial Gallons Used in 1991 Approx,Total Gallons Used In 1992 Approx.tcta gal Ons saved ' over a__yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a 1 Year Period) (Over a J_Year Period) divided by 12 divided by"`30.4 divided by 750 gallons ' divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 g)s.equals t uniq ed ('1165 days x the«of„ears) 1988 !7--_7 6O =units used =�Gdons saved per day 1 W9 1989 LQD Units ' over a year period 1990 1990 x ;1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar **30.4 days--1 month days year 1992 1992 savings of �f0 4�•7"v ••30 The Happy Gardener a P.O.Box 27971 s Concord.CA 94527-0971 a (510)680-4544 a St.Lie.#04394 105 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard ' Front Lawns ❑ Pop-ups Front ■ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ❑Single Stream'Rotors a Pop-ups &4lor 64r4 AeJ ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors O Other ' Back Back Lawns 1111111 Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups a-JJ« Q Single Stream Rotors ■ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ' D Other O Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Other �r *Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape ' Single Lawn D under 10,000 sq. ft. -Left Lawn IB x 2,q 3 a. over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn_ Right Lawn j x $ 3 9 Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn I X 1� 4 3 Middle Lawn ' Right Lawn �T X 3S 6 3 a All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener - P.O.Box 27971 - Concord,CA 94527-0971 - (510)6804544 - St lAc.#04394 ' 107 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/01/89 15:25 LAST ACCT NO. 3473305 2 SEAN*TERRY 3280 BLACKHAWK MEADOW DR 71AN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 .AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WAT:3R SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL C H GLS 12/20/88 61 54 0662 33.69 .00 .00 83.69 10/20/88 62 144 1737 , 3%_'.11 .00 .00 327.11 08/19/88 60 202 2518 522.56 .00 .00 522.56 ' 06/20/88 59 95 1204 102.70 .00 .00 102.70 04/22/88 60 75 0935 82.66 .00 . 00 82.66 02/22/88 66 78 0884 g.5_• �5. .00 .00 85.65 12/18/87 59 99 1255 .. 106.70 .00 .00 106.70 10/20/87 63 164 1947 171.83 .00 .00 171.83 Y 08/18/87 57 190 2493 155.79 .00 .00 185.79 06/22/87 62 166 2002 163.21 .00 .00 163.21 04/21/87 60 99 1234 100.16 .00 .00 100.16 02/20/87 64 50 0584 54.05 .00 .00 54.05 12/18/86 62 104 1254 104.86 .00 .00 104.86 3.0,`17/86 60 134 1670 133.09 .00 .00 133.09 1 1 los ' Name tAjc� �- f Address l G IP?'pCJ� 1'1 6(-A C-. 'JR' l c c le- Alr -V) ' 1987 1988 1989 1990 ' Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer 1. 1. -y- =fin 1. ( 3frG.� 1. 2. 2. ? 17M-z43 2. k-Q 19L C. )-Q- 1 2. 3. 3. /60 '7 3. 165-7:F -7 3. 4. 4. 4. ;z 2-AF'-) 1 4. 5. 5. )z N 4-TI, 5. 4 1 c-32a�1 5. 6. 6.OL4'73)=3RI&4 6. =4 l �2_:l l 6. I .sem_ 1&121 It, "� -Z!V 2 n:5? 3-7 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1990 1987(Base) ' 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 minus Days x GPD answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. 1. 1987 _LLi C) t t � GPY s Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. 2. 1988 L 4 a "7 GPY 1988 t 3 4 W Savings , 3. 3. 1989 t's R_�`7 G''Y 1989 ave 4. 4. 1990 GPv 1990 5. 5. 1991 GPY 1991 6. 6. aw�95 1992 GPY 1992 , Savings 'X7 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 • J Approx.total gallons saved over a 2_yr.period ' Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GailonsSaved ' Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a Q Year Period) (Over a-2�_Year Period) divided by 12 divided by"30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 91s.equals 1 unto :�(? c•365 days x me"yeara> 1988 44-S �4 J_J 7Z units used ' c _ Galion saved per day 1989 moi 7-7g S6 l`E'75Units over a a "ear period 1990 1990 x ' $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar '365 days=l year 1992 1992 savings of lz 3 , '*30.4 days--1 month The Happy Gardener a P.O. Box 27971 9 Concord, CA 94527-0971 a (510)680-4544 a St Lic.#04394 ' 109 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns 8 Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑ Drip ff L11 Single Stream Rotors ■ Pop-ups 004/1'rS r cab h� 1 ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Multi Stream Rotors 1 ❑Other Back Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) a Pop-ups 0.4/r ckr-t4 h J ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape P Single Lawn '` X y 4 y ❑ under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn 3 over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn '` x y 391 Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn J 2 3S N a Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn *AII sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • SL Uc. #04394 110 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 06/01/90 15:28 MORE ACCT NO. 3472389 2 W LAWRENCE*WALKER JR 105 PEPPERWOOD CT DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/21/90 58 87 1122 103.49 .00 .00 103.49 02/22/90 64 27 0315 37.91 .00 .00 37.91 12/20/89 61 85 1042 92.76 .00 .00 92.76 10/20/89 -38 155 3051 160.22 .00 .00 160.22 09/12/89 33 3 138 3128 265.46 .00 .00 265.46 08/10/89 i� 118 3043 226.37 100 .00 226.37 07/12/89 30 109 2717 204.62 .00 .00 204.62 06/12/89 j2 so 1870 134.09 .00 .00 134.09 05/11/89 29 58 1496 115.45 .00 .00 115.45 04/12/89 18 18 0480 24.18 .00 .00 24.18 Y 03/15/89 33 14 0317 18.47 .00 .00 18.47 02/10/89 _29' 7 0180 9.77 .00 .00 9.77 01/12/89 31 14 0337 18.47 .00 .00 18.47 12/12/88 33' 17 0385. 'x•50 .00 .00 22.50 11/09/88 29 46 1186 '79.94 .00 OD 79.94 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/12/89 31 14 0337 18.47 .00 .00 18.47 12/12/88 3'� 17 0385 3_2_-50 .00 .00 22.50 11/09/88 29 46 1186 79.94 .00 .00 79,94 10/11/88 29 99 2553 250.47 .00 .00 250.47 09/12/88 33 1.36 3082 361.57 .00 .00 361.57 08/10/88 29 127 3275 342-67 .00 .00 342.67 07/12/88 32 88 2057 206-00 .00 .00 206.00 06/10/88 51 ill 1628 117.60 .00 .00 117.60 04/20/88 56 133 1776 140.2-7 .00 .00 140.77 39 .00 50.59 -oa/W-aa -6-E 4-3 04-7-3 SO* .00 .00 81.65 74 0938 81.65 .00 12/18/87 59 .00 344.17 10/20/87 63 336 3989 344.17 .00 08/18/87 61 264 3237 255.42 .00 .00 255.42 06/16/87 56 31140i0 29-5.66 .00 .00 299.66 04/21/87 60 183 2281 179.21 .00 . .00 179.21 ' 111 Name Address7I ��/ 1./! 1 �,�`L ��(.� TJ`(�_ `Ul�2C�G�24.��✓�' 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD a answer 1, 5'41 7 j I_)= 1jP--3 1. 621512:2)= 26Mad 1, (a/6hl-7) - D n-A 2. 61/amylh rnzza 2. ��.si��=l";-z�r�`p 2. 42�/h51tll, =1014ZQ 2. 2C26��t>=1. 3. �=(3noj)= 1119 6-7t 3. 'r? /,z.'�? 3. - 3. 6-1699zp1 1:2.2 :z 4, /262.7 ice,)_ 1-72-73:L 4. 13i7F1e6 4. -U&as1; = j:2 14 5. 1400. . 1400. f)=1'-r04t0 5. -6-61U-62)_/a73 121 5. 7 Ito -g 5.a�4:z44_51a&-3 6. x,.4( 19)= 2aW6 6. 4 5?b I ) 6. = - 6./,te('4QR) = 24,13n, Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD s answer Days x GPD s answer /Q�j,,/ Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. ��7 _ � VF9-.Z 1 1, = `b 9y)G � � W Ui t t1' `f-/Q GPV =Approx.Gallons Save"ear 2. le�Z��,��_Lr�1 R0 8- 2, 4 = 1988 6 5�-1 Gpy 1988 1.7l`3� savings 3. 3. 66611-44t=3=3= 1989 : 1j �1Z � GPY 1989 1a4. � 4. �l�bp�=�t44 x'D �'���e \ -� Q 1990 ��-s 3 I'7 GPv 1990 13�i©�"3 5. Savings / \ /,�� �q�.� GPV 6. !v S`l2 n ,e)= 1"l Asa 6. ((L:iL,.l rte, _�..�!` 1 1 � `�" 1991 ��'1�.�mss 1992 !?3'72� GPY 1992g?95RG,�'S? -� Savings 77 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Tptal Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a--'T-yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a :V-_Year Period) (Over a 5_Year Period) divided by 12 divided by`=30.4 divided by 750 gallons 1 divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 uniq PI �� (*365 days x the a of years) 1 J,1� 1� 1 t r7D = -7 units used _IgL= 811 Gallons saved per day 1989 56L& 19893.kUUnits over a year period 1990 f��� 1 I x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 R) 1991 °)�`y� ' equals the approx.dollar ' -365 days-- year 1992 Q-S�S-T� 1�2 D O d savings ofj�s ,6-7 *'30.4 days--1 month i The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 Concord, CA 94527-0971 9 (510)680-4544 9 St Lic. #04394 112 d Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front lawns 9 Pop-ups Front U Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape U Drip - U Single Stream Rotors ! Pop-ups d,,dl°r U Mufti Stream Rotors U Impacts(Rain Birds) ' U Other D Single Stream Rotors U Mufti Stream Rotors U Other Back Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape U Drip U Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups r 46 �,c U Single Stream Rotors U Impacts (Rain Birds) U Multi Stream Rotors U Single Stream Rotors U Other U Multi Stream Rotors D Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and aback landscape P Single Lawn U under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn a5 x 3S g7S ■ over 10,000 sq. ft. , Middle Lawn L S .x `�S / 1 •S Right lawn 2$ ;L oy Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn o X $O ] b d All sizes and square tootages given are approximations, not physical measurements. r� The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.11c.#E04394 ' 113 X51 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:05 LAST ACCT NO. 3471869 2 FLOYD*WHEATLEY 571 BLACKHAWK CLUB DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/17/92 59 63 0798 116.13 .00 .00 116.13 10/19/92 62 162 1954 480.69 .00 .00 480.69 ' 08/18/92 60 132 1645 336.21 .00 .00 336.21 06/19/92 60 113 1408 255.27 .00 .00 255.27 04/20/92 59 36 0456 64.42 .00 .00 64.42 02/21/92 64 34 0397 60.68 .00 .00 60.68 12/19/91 63 52 0617 89.84 .00 .00 89.84 10/17/91 62 122 1471 286.36 .00 .00 286.36 08/16/91 59 119 1508 227.60 .00 .00 227.60 Y 06/18/91 60 97 1209 126.97 .00 .00 126.97 1 04/19/91 58 35 0451 51.95 .00 .00 51.95 02/20/91 64 23 0268 37.43 .00 .00 37.43 12/18/90 61 83 1017 110.03 .00 .00 110.03 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/20/92 59 36 0456 64.42 .00 .00 64.42 02/21/92 64 34 0397 60.68 .00 .00 60.68 12/19/91 63 52 0617 89.84 .00 .00 89.84 10/17/91 62 122 1471 286.36 .00 .00 286.36 08/16/91 59 119 1508 227.60 .00 .00 227.60 'Y 06/18/91 60 97 1209 126.97 .00 .00 126.97 04/19/91 58 35 0451 51.95 .00 .00 51.95 02/20/91 64 23 0268 37.43 .00 .00 37.43 12/18/90 61 83 1017 110.03 .00 .00 110.03 10/18/90 62 220 2654 275.80 .00 .00 275.80 ' 08/17/90 59 231 2928 260.88 .00 .00 260.88 06/19/90 59 122 1546 141.75 .00 .00 141.75 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/19/91 58 35 0451 51.95 .00 .00 51.95 02/20/91 64 23 0268 37.43 .00 .00 37.43 12/18/90 61 83 1017 110.03 .00 .00 110.03 10/18/90 62 220 2654 275.80 .00 .00 275.80 08/17/90 59 231 2928 260.88 .00 .00 260.88 06/19/90 59 122 1546 141.75 .00 .00 141.75 04/21/90 57 57 0748 70.70 .00 .00 70.70 ' 02/23/90 65 35 0402 46.66 .00 .00 46.66 12/20/89 62 35 0422 42.61 .00 .00 42.61 10/19/89 62 136 1640 143.91 .00 .00 143.91 08/18/89 59 199 2522 373.91 .00 .00 373.91 06/20/89 60 175 2181 317.09 .00 .00 317.09 �J 114 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/21/90 57 57 0748 70.70 .00 .00 70.70 02/23/90 65 35 0402 46.66 .00 .00 46.66 12/20/89 62 35 0422 42.61 .00 .00 42.61 10/19/89 62 136 1640 143.91 .00 .00 143.91 08/18/89 59 199 2522 373.91 .00 .00 373.91. 06/20/89 60 175 2181 317.09 .00 .00 317.09 04/21/89 58 80 1031 139.60 .00 .00 139.60 02/22/89 64 61 0712 95.00 .00 .00 95.00 ' 12/20/88 62 80 0965 136.36 .00 .00 136.36 10/19/88 62 184 2219 458.83 .00 .00 458.83 08/18/88 57 168 2204 418.83 .00 .00 418.83 06/22/88 63 113 1341 120.73 .00 .00 120.73 04/20/88 56 90 1202 97.68 .00 .00 97.68 Y PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/20/88 62 80 0965 136.36 .00 .00 136.36 ,10/19/88 62 184 2219 458.83 .00 .00 458.83 08/18/88 57 168 2204 418.83 .00 .00 418.83 06/22/88 63 113 1341 120.73 .00 .00 120.73 04/20/88 56 90 1202 97.68 .00 .00 97.68 Y 02/24/88 68 65 0715 7-2,64 .00 .00 72.64 12/18/87 -.59 64 0811 71.63 .00 .00 71.63 10/20% 87 63 232 2754 23979-7 .00 .00 239.97 08/18/87 57 267 3503 258.25 .00 .00 258.25 06,'22/87 62 231 2786 224.38 .00 .00 224.38 04/21/87 60 87 1084 88.87 .00 .00 88.87 02/201/87 64 53 0619 56.88 .00 .00 56.88 12/16/86 62 98 1182 99.22 .00 .00 99.22 10/1'7, 86 60 138 1720 136.86 .00 .00 136.86 t 115 Name Address �^ /C a t`C t.Jc�r r, N QC'-b 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPO=answer Days x GPD=answer 1. 4 a 3-7>>= '74 1. 1. 2. �3(517 =(43-211 2. 6-16170 = 3t;16) 2. 2. 3. 1S" 3. GOC o 0= 331,,60 3. 1 4. 53110 0)= e O fQ Q 4. C0 I Wq): 32'2*2� 4. 4. 5. 2301n(a0 5. 5Z?d-74= '43344 5. 5. 6, R3 )43 t2 6. 6Y(3t9) =ar(692 6. 6. Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1986 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year used 1. 1. 1987 aj��S' GPY a Approx.Gallons saved/year 2. 2. 1988 I Z'4- t'u 1 GPY 1988 -7-7t---) ;R�2 Swings 3. 3. 1989 GPY 1989 4. 4. tee= 1990 GPY 1990 5. 5. Savings 1991 GPY 1991 6. 6. SwX95 ' 1992 GPY 1992 Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.- total gallons saved over a kyr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Over a� Year Period) _ Per Year Per Year Per Month(divided by 750 gallons (Over a I Year Period) divided by 12 divided by 30.4 divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 unit) ('365 days x the#of years) 1988 /e I 1988 J I - 3 un its used =-RLL-Gallons saved per day 1989 19139 _Units over ayear period 1990 19� x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar `365 dayss year 1992 1992 savings of /- "30.4 daysmonth The Happy Gardener a P.O.Box 27971 a Concord,CA 94527-0971 a (510)680-4544 0 St Lic.#04394 116 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ® Pop-ups Front _ ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip b (� ❑Single Stream Rotors ® Pop-ups ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns ®Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ POP-UPS 01,11°r 5414 c q� ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size . Ft. Front and back landscape e P Single Lawn2 _ S ) 0 under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn ❑over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn 11 X 21 Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations,not physical measurements. the Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Uc.#04394 ' 117 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/01/89 15:27 LAST ACCT NO. 3472961 2 MORGAN*WHITENER 616 BIRCHWOOD CT DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE, 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/20/88 62 23 0277 32.61 .00 .00 32.61 10/19/88 61 48 0588 72.93 .00 .00 72. 93 08/19/88 60 45 0561 67.56 .00 .00 67..56 06/20/88 61 44 0539 51.59 .00 .00 51.59 04/20/88 56 58 0774 65.61 .00 .00 65.61 r 02/24/88 68 29 0319 36.56 .00 .00 36.56 12/18/87 59 31 ,0393 38.56 .00 .00 38.56 10/20/87 63 84 0997 91.67 .00 .00 91.67 08/18/87 61 .91 1115 92.64 .00 .00 92.,64 06/18/87 58 83 1070 85.11 .00 .00 85.11 04/21/87 60 41 0511 45.59 .00 .00 45.59 02/20/87 64 20 ^213 25.82 .00 .00 25.82 121/18/?5 67 43 4518 41.47 .00 .00 47.47 10/17/86 60 66 0822 69.11 .00 .00 69.11 r r r r r r r r 118 , Name ��. �� ec-��in. Address 3'7S L LLL A_n L Gam. i T C- CA,►1y 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer 1. 1, �,� �)= a3,�4 1. (ozI(ar�y)= 17,s� 1. &--2(4-1n)= 2. (�z. 34 s,s-� 2. = 331, 2. /2(4r4z)= 331o0Y 2. (1(944)= 5-2-s-2 3. (01(:Z35-)= • 12 3. 3, -���gs = �s/o 3. �'9l s 3-'51ps 4. (,U) =- 3� 4. V-o)= 6N6s-D 4. /591214,73)= as3YO 4. -eTcl 9.s 5. «20) 5. lal�,(��� s� 5, rte ,(311) z Wo6 0 5. s4(a-7Zr)= 6. 63(3329)-z Z3 6.6. i /,,4• 6. )13zq,) = A44-0 6. W1aao:i= 134ac: o ) 111�_-� 1 1310;2t2 149 --21,41 1--7 1 ZCo Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used a-�,Jj 1e i 1- ����? 1 7 i aa� 1 G7Y a Approx.Gallons Saved/Year yLs 2. 4 3 3 V 2. = 19W--L31-L)�GPY 1988 I"oZ 1 � Savings 3. 352 7 3-61(-'=i:19)=306 I 1 1W j 4 G13 C I Wy 1989 4. /,/,(,'3LL = 6 4. A 1 0 = x.33`9? 1990 --7 1 Ya.& GPY 1990 5. I,,I,)r1 X71=A RIO 5. 601 13�_ 1991 1 GPY 1991_ Savings 6. (,;2 QQS) 6. (0sf1 V 4) 1992 ! 3:a-1 GAY 1992 '"j'1 <k5- III 4Ln kSIII4Ln - 1g& - a � savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons over a-:5-jr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a r Year Period) (Over a r Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.squats 1 urdt) (`365 days x the«a YOM) 19� /0-� ---1 1988 =_tj_3-Zunits used =_Gallons saved per day 1 W9 !>`a Gt 1989 1-7--Z over a _year period 1990 ��'Z 1990 t 1 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 �Q',1 1901 111 l equals the approx.dollar 1 •365 days--1 year 1992 (D c�C � 1992 0? 1 1 savings 0459-.2--4) **30.4 days--i month The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Lica#04394 119 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ® Pop-ups Front 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ®Drip 0 Single Stream Rotors ® Pop-ups a.J)or 5 to 6 9� O Mufti Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other 0 Single Stream Rotors E3 Multi Stream Rotors . 1]Other Back Back Lawns 4 Pop-ups Landscape O Drip 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) O Pop-ups 0 Single Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) 1 O Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Single Stream Rotors 0 Other 0 Mufti Stream Rotors ■Other N o +r to, *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size . Ft. Front and back Sq c landscape Single Lawna ' ■ under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn 11 v Ll 0 over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn x 3 Z's Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. i The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord,CA 94527-0971 9 (510)680-4544 • St Lac.#104394 120 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:15 LAST ACCT NO. 1971554 2 ROBERT*BEATON 375 GLENDORA CIR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/27/93 63 13 0154 28.08 .00 .00 28.08 11/25/92 58 28 0361 49-.14 .00 .00 49.14 Y 09/28/92 62 55 0663 90.18 .00 .00 90.18 07/28/92 59 41 0519 65.55 .00 .00 65.55 05/30/92 61 30 0367 49.35 .00 .00 49.35 03/30/92 61 11 0134 24.30 .00 .00 24.30 01/29/92 65 16 0184 30.30 .00 .00 30.30 11/25/91 60 41 0511 65.30 .00 .00 65.30 09/26/91 62 58 0699 89.95 .00 .00 89.95 07/26/91 59 48 0608 62.24 .00 .00 62.24 05/28/91 60 25 0311 35.85 .00 .00 35.85 03/29/91 60 11 0137 19.15 .00 .00 19.15 01/28/91 62 17 0205 25.45 .00 .00 25.45 11/27/90 62 34 0410 45.30 .00 .00 45.30 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/30/92 61 30 0367 49.35 .00 .00 49.35 03/30/92 61 11 0134 24.30 .00 .00 24.30 01/29/92 65 16 0184 30.30 .00 .00 30.30 11/25/91 60 41 0511 65.30 .00 .00 65.30 09/26/91 62 58 0699 89.95 .00 .00 89.95 07/26/91 59 48 0608 62.24 .00 .00 62.24 05/28/91 '60 25 0311 35.85 .00 .00 35.85 03/29/91 60 11 0137 19.15 .00 .00 19.15 01/28/91 62 17 0205 25.45 .00 .00 25.45 11/27/90 62 34 0410 45.30 .00 .00 45.30 09/26/90 61 77 0944 90.45 .00 .00 90.45 07/27/90 59 47 Y 0595 52.25 ' .00 .00 52.25 05/29/90 59 32 0405 38.26 .00 .00 38.26 r PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/28/91 60 25 0311 35.85 .00 .00 35.85 03/29/91 60 11 0137 19.15 .00 .00 19.15 01/28/91 62 17 0205 25.45 .00 .00 25.45 11/27/90 62 34 0410 45.30 .00 .00 45.30 09/26/90 61 77 0944 90.45 .00 .00 90.45 07/27/90 59 47 Y 0595 52.25 .00 .00 52.25 05/29/90 59 32 0405 38.26 .00 .00 38.26 03/31/90 59 22 0278 28.93 .00 .00 28.93 01/31/90 61 18 0220 23.19 .00 .00 23.19 12/01/89 64 23 0268 26.89 .00 .00 26.89 09/28/89 62 45 0542 45.44 .00 .00 45.44 07/28/89 59 47 0595 51.37 .00 .00 51.37 05/30/89 60 34 0423 40.24 .00 .00 40.24 121 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/29/90 59 32 0405 38.26 .00 .00 38.26 03/31/90 59 22 0278 28.93 .00 .00 28.93 01/31/90 61 18 0220 23.19 .00 .00 23.19 12/01/89 64 23 0268 26.89 .00 .00 26.89 ' 09/28/89 62 45 0542 45.44 .00 .00 45.44 07/28/89 59 47 0595 51.37 .00 .00 51.37 05/30/89 60 34 0423 40.24 .00 .00 40.24 03/31/89 60 25 0311 29.60 .00 .00 29.60 01/30/89 60 26 0324 30.78 .00 .00 30.78 12/01/88 63 31 0368 36.35 .00 .00 36.35 09/29/88 59 45 0570 56.41 .00 .00 56.41 08/01/88 66 38 0430 39.49 .00 .00 39.49 05/27/88 56 33 0440 35.29 .00 .00 35.29 04/01/88 60 34 0423 36.13 .00 .00 36.13 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES ' 12/01/88 63 31 X3.68 36.35 .00 .00 36.35 09/29/88 59 45 0570 56.41 .00 .00 56.41 08/01/88 66 38 04-30 39.49 .00 .00 39.49 /27/88 56 33 0440 35.29 .00 .00 35.29 ' 04/01/88 60 34 0423 36.13 .00 .00 36.13 02/01/88 63 25 0296 28.56 .00 .00 28.56 1.1/30/87 63 36 0427 37.81 .00 .00 37.81 09/28/87 62 69 0832 65.60 .00 .00 65.60 ' 07/28/87 61 60 0735 54.46 .00 .00 54.46 05/28/87 58 53 0683 48.93 .00 .00 48.93 03/31/87 62 34 0410 33.89 .00 .00 33.89 G 31!28/87 63 32 0379 32.31 .00 .00 32.31 11/26/86 61 49 0600 45:76 .00 .00 45.76 09/26/86 60 57 nein 09 .vv .UU 52.09 n 122 Name C �2 Address `� ■ 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer 1. 436 1. �)='las 13 1. GL4a3& I-I �- 1. 1. 2. (,Rd 2331- i 116 4-1a 2. ;&0-74=632,2543 2. 2. 3. �(T3t,5 go=I 3.f.26;nN)='7'133L 3. 3. 4.62610-731=66--5-2& 4. 4. i v 5. A.Raa5. = l iigl 5.�ZI4= 433 ZiL 5. 5. 6. 6:46U I 62V. 6. 6Q(3-�)= aa3 Ra 6. 6. nn-3 a�p Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Trial Gallons Used in 1998 Approx.Tata)Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base Is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1987 �'7LX) 3jo GPv =Approx.Gallons savedNear 1. 1. . 2. 2. 1988Q GPY 1988 3. 3. 1989 G'Y 1989 swings 4. 4. wF9 1990 GPv 1990 5. 5. Swings1991 GPY 1991 6. 6. M5 -vi GPY 1992 Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.2()m�9�Saved over a r.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a-( Year Period) (Over a I Year Period) divided by 12 divided by"30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.7`50 91s.equals t uniq 3&-S- (`3s5 days x the#a years) 1988 6�� 1988 o�►s� j __1-�1-R units used = aTGauons saved per day 1989 1989 LOLUnits over a_j_year period 1990 1990 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar `365 days=1 year 1992 1992 savings of 147- 96 . "30.4 days=1 month The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Lic.#04394 123 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard 4 Front Lawns • Pop-ups Front v ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip JJ ❑Single Stream Rotors ® Pop-ups ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Multi Stream Rotors 1 ❑Other Back Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) • Pop-ups a.4 Jo r S�P At ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ' ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other ' *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn _� �` y L 8 0 under 10,000 sq.ft. Lett Lawn ❑over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn _) L X Z y 3 7 y ' Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • SL L#c.#104394 124 CUB051 EBMUD_ B.I_LL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/01/89 09:14 ACCT NO. 0772173 5�'RUSSELL*CLOD_ GH7; 520 NUGGET CT DAN BCC: "8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS "E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/12/89 63 21 0249 26.56 .00 .00 26.56 11/10/88 59 85 1077 136?97 .00 .00 136.97 09/12/88 62 106 1276 185.02 .00 .00 185.02 07/12/88 62 89 1073 82.44 .00 .00 82.44 05/11/88 58 58 0748 56.33 .00 .00 56.33 03/14/88 62 30 0361 32.76 .00 .00 32e76 01/12/88 61 19 0232 2 .00 .00 2i".50 11/12/87 63 97 1151 89.17 .00 .00 89.17 09/10/87 62 152 1833 135.49 .00 .00 135.49 07/10/87 59 108 1369 92.43 .00 .00 92.43 05/12/87 60 64 0797 57.62 .00 .00 57.62 03/13/87 62 19 0229 20.03 .00 .00 20.03 01/10/87 64 55 0642 50.51 .00 .00 50.51 11/07/86 58. 88 1134 76.61 .00 .00 76.61 09/10/86 62 160 1930 133.56 .00 .00 133.56 1 1 ' 125 Name Address 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD.answer 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 5. ' 6. 6. 6. 6. ' Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1986 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Tdal Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. -7(49���- �, 1. �g(�_1) 3 -�q 1987 cPv =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2.6 l 3 52 C 2. f-711) = 4-4 0*'-2 1988 Go! 1988 1 Swings 3. -74-)= a z q � 3. 1989 GPY 1989 4. �t Y 0 4:4 14-21 4, &2131 t = 1;?(0!a U 1990 GPY 1990 � Swings 6, ���3�3l - 19 4-046. l_S(a'P'7)= 1-2- 655 1991 ( 3"7`t(7� Gam' 1991 wings / I� / - 1992 16-3(006 GPY 1992 7Q(o.Z r✓ 13`7 4-04 !Id 3�0(0 Savings Approx,Total Gallons Used In 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a-J-yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a I Year Period) by 750 gallons (Over a�_Year Period) divided by 12 divided by 30.4 divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 unit) (a (-SW days x the#of yore) 1988 1988 _�units used =� Gallons saved per day 1%9 1989 Units ' over a year period 1990 1990 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar � i '365 days-1 year 1992 ; 1992 _ -7savings of "30.4 days--`I month The Happy Gardener 9 P.O. Box 27971 Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.lAc.#04394 126 ' Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ■ Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors ■ Pop-ups a,,d for S 4 r a 1 k c J 0 Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) 0 Other 0 Single Stream Rotors ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape ■ Drip t , O Impacts (Rain Birds) •Pop-ups 0.411-r 56-vi O Single Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑ Multi Stream Rotors 0 Single Stream Rotors , ❑Other O Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn q ■ under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn ❑ over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn 11 X :L X (. Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn i All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • SL Lic.1104394 127 1 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:08 LAST ACCT NO. 0772259 3 KATHY*GRAVES 889 DOLPHIN DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: ' OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/11/93 63 22 0261 39.42 .00 .00 39.42 11/09/92 59 49 0621 81.27 .00 .00 81.27 09/11/92 62 59 0711 96.30 .00 .00 96.30 07/11/92 60 50 0623 78.35 .00 .00 78.35 05/12/92 60 25 0311 42.10 .00 .00 42.10 03/13/92 63 11 0130 24.30 .00 .00 24.30 01/10/92 65 25 0287 41.85 .00 .00 41.85 11/06/91 57 38 0498 61.20 .00 .00 61.20 09/10/91 61 48 0588 75.45 .00 .00 75.45 07/11/91 63 40 0474 53.04 .00 .00 53.04 05/09/91 58 19 0245 27.55 .00 .00 27.55 03/12/91 62 13 0156 21.25 .00 .00 21.25 01/09/91 62 26 0313 36.90 .00 .00 36.90 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 65/12/92 60 25 0311 42.10 .00 .00 42.10 1 03/13/92 63 11 0130 , 24.30 .00 .00 24.30 01/10/92 65 25 0287 41.85 .00 .00 41.85 11/06/91 57 38 0498 61.20 .00 .00 61.20 09/10/91 61 48 0588 75.45 .00 .00 75.45 07/11/91 63 40 0474 53.04 .00 .00 53.04 05/09/91 58 19 0245 27.55 .00 .00 27.55 03/12/91 62 13 0156 21.25 .00 .00 21.25 01/09/91 62 26 0313 36.90 .00 .00 36.90 11/08/90 62 52 0627 64.20 .00 .00 64.20 09/07/90 58 61 0786 73.65 .00 .00 73.65 07/11/90 58 41 0528 46.65 .00 .00 46.65 r r r 1 1 1 r r 128 ' Name �� c,----r,) 0,-`T r 1 Address ( -� `� l /�►" ► 1 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD a answer Days x GPD=answer 1. 1. 1. 1. 6'3LZ 9 s-) - S 1,&?? 2. 2. 2. 2. S IS-23) =91 -239 3. 3. 3. 3. 61Cf342)= ?;?D.? � ' 4. 4. 4. 4. !a:2 �) 2149) ), 5. 5. 5. 5. r I(QZQ2 = 134,20 6. 6. 6. 6. 5'5 ►s1- 126P!5- -2-76 2 s-2-76 sl 4 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD s answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. <_LC����:X214-7 1. ��.�G, j,3 1%7 GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. 6,R(13 i1 =R&'7 3'9 2. - 1988 GPY 1988 3. 6, 1 1`1-59�=1299) 3. S�9n�-531 dQ 1989 GPY 198.9 �� 4. 602) =351-N 4.4 11.��_ -3�22 9 savings ■ 1 990' �/n ���-�PY 1990 5. 1 ►3�+ _21-7 4 5. �R s7= 1��' -�" savings 1991 '� R�' GPY 1991 -- azt'7 4 6. �(��= i265a 6. 6,a(13z)= 5'1'x'4 av�g. 992 'oZ l 51 f GPY ZI Approx.TOW Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallon Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a r.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a Year Period) (Over a-R Year Period) divided by 12 divided by"'30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 uniq ' '230(•sss day.x the•of years) 1988 1988 units used =-9-0--Gallons saved per day 1 1919 , Units over a x _ year period 19� 1 -Q $7.37(approx.cast of a unit) 1991 ?9 1991 - (sr equals the approx.dollar '365 days--1 year 1992 7 S 1992 1 g 17 savings Of-I-/aC•Sto ••30.4 days--1 month - r The Happy Gardener a P.O.Box 27971 a Concord, CA 94527-0971 a (510)680-4544 a St Lic.#04394 129 S Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns 8 Pop-ups Front 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ■Drip 0 Single Stream Rotors ■ Pop-ups V-4/0r 5 rub e a� 0 Multi Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) 0 Other 0 Single Stream Rotors 0 Multi Stream Rotors 1 0 Other Back Back Lawns ® Pop-ups Landscape ■Drip O Impacts (Rain Birds) ® Pop-ups 0.4/11r U Single Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) 0 Multi Stream Rotors 0 Single Stream Rotors 0 Other 0 Multi Stream Rotors O Other i *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size . Ft. Front and back landscape e p 1 Single Lawn I a y t $ O under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn ■ over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn ' Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn i -7 3� Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square tootages given are approximations,not physical measurements. r ' The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 9 St Lic.#104394 130 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:17 , LAST ACCT NO. 2671676 4 GLENDA B*HARRELL 9 CERRO CT DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/08/92 62 42 0506 70.29 .00 .00 70.29 10/07/92 62 104 1254 202.13 .00 .00 202.13 08/06/92 59 71 0900 116.42 .00 .00 116.42 , 06/08/92 61 44 0539 69.65 .00 .00 69.65 04/08/92 61 7 0085 17.50 .00 .00 17.50 02/07/92 62 11 0132 24.30 .00 .00 24.30 12/07/91 61 43 0527 68.20 .00 .00 68.20 10/07/91 62 116 1399 241.08 .00 .00 241.08 08/06/91 61 119 1459 202.96 .00 .00 202.96 06/06/91 59 48 0608 60.00 .00 .00 60.00 04/08/91 61 11 0134 19.15 .00 .00 19.15 , 02/06/91 62 36 0434 47.40 .00 .00 47.40 12/ 06/90 63 67 0795 79.95 .00 .00 79.95 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/08/92 61 7 0085 17.50 .00 .00 17.50 62/07/92 62 11 0132 24.30 .00 .00 24.30 ' 12/07/91 61 43 0527 68.20 .00 .00 68.20 10/07/91 62 116 1399 241.08 .00 .00 241.08 08/06/91 61 119 1459 202.96 .00 .00 202.96 06/06/91 59 48 0608 60.00 .00 .00 60.00 04/08/91 61 11 0134 19.15 .00 .00 19.15 02/06/91 62 36 0434 47.40 .00 .00 47.40 12/06/90 63 67 0795 79.95 .00 .00 79.95 10/04/90 58 122 1573 137.70 .00 .00 137.70 , 08/07/90 61 110 1348 111.03 .00 .00 111.03 06/07/90 58 36 0464 41.99 .00 .00 41.99 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES , 06/06/91 59 48 0608 60.00 .00 .00 60.00 04/08/91 61 11 0134 19.15 .00 .00 19.15 ' 02/06/91 62 36 0434 47.40 .00 .00 47.40 12/06/90 63 67 0795 79.95 .00 .00 79.95 10/04/90 58 122 1573 137.70 .00 .00 137.70 08/07/90 61 110 1348 111.03 .00 .00 111.03 ' 06/07/90 58 36 0464 41.99 .00 .00 41.99 04/10/90 61 18 0220 23.19 .00 .00 23.19 02/08/90 59 17 0215 22.26 .00 .00 22.26 12/11/89 66 52 0589 51.34 .00 .00 51.34 ' 10/06/89 59 81 1026 75.78 .00 .00 75.78 08/08/89 61 108 1324 145.05 .00 .00 145.05 06/08/89 58 49 0631 54.42 .00 .00 54.42 131 J L (20 Name 1 Address k� ��- 0 C I V I 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer 1. 1 . 1. 1. `�� = 2. 2. 2. 2. 6Q(79-7:-;9Y3 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 4. fyl(ST 93) 3 1/39`� 5. 5. 5. 5. .��«6� /-� 1 6. 6. 6. 6. 6/ik 23 ) =I P6`7k ' Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) ' minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. 2 3 91 1 . ?b a )_--?e,I I sY1 1987 GPY -Approx.Gallons saved/Year e 2. ( 3 P 13 Q 2. _ 1988 GPY 1988 Savtrrgs 3. j (Z; -37,3 Pt) 3. - 1989 GPY 1989 4. 4= '2Jaa 4. 1220-791 '_513-26 Savings 1990�4���� GPY 1990 .�- 6, ln. 7i�a?�` = 1:5712-7 6. �; 2--„1= 1`)15- 1991 GPv 1991 Savings 1992 03 c�3 GPY 1992 19-12:el _ 2 3 -S-3 savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a_ y.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx. Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a�_Year Period} (Over a�_Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 uroq _JW days x ttre"of y.) 1988 1988 = 9 77 units used 400 Gdons saved per day 1M 1989 Units ' over a_._year period 1990 1990 X $1.37(approxxost of a unit) 1991 1991 5�S- equals the approx dollar i -365dayr=1 year 1992 1992 savings of **30.4 days--1 month The Happy Gardener • P.O.Sox 27971 Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Lic.#04394 132 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ■Pop-ups Front ' ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip 0 Single Stream Rotors ■Pop-ups aJlor s r d 9 d ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Impacts (Rain Birds) ' O Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other , Back Back Lawns 8 Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip I 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) i Pop-ups a^d Ar_ ski k i � f j 0 Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors O Single Stream Rotors ❑Other 0 Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size . Ft. Front and back landscape e p Single Lawn X al 6 q ( 6 ■ under'10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn 0 over 10,000 sq. ft. , Middle Lawn Right Lawn ' Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. , Single Lawn X $ fo y - Left Lawn ' Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord.CA 94527-0971 9 (510)680-4544 • St.Uc.#04394 , ' 133 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:11 ' LAST ACCT NO. 3171095 6 DENNIS*LYFTOGT 24 MEESE CIR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/15/92 62 27 0325 47.34 .00 .00 47.34 10/14/92 62 61 0735 99.36 .00 .00 99.36 08/1`°3/92 59 58 0735 90.20 .00 .00 90.20 06/15/92 60 78 0972 130.34 .00 .00 130.34 04/16/92 57 25 0328 42.35 .00 .00 42.35 02/19/92 67 23 0256 38.70 .00 .00 38.70 1 12/14/91 61 32 0392 52.25 .00 .00 52.25 10/14/91 62 51 0615 79.80 .00 .00 79.80 08/13/91 60 50 0623 64.42 .00 .00 64.42 06/14/91 60 51 0635 63.15 .00 .00 63.15 ' 04/15/91 60 22 0274 32.70 .00 .00 32.70 02/14/91 63 21 0249 31.65 .00 .00 31.65 12/13/90 ' 62 46 0554 57.90 .00 .00 57.90 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/16/92 57 25 0328 42.35 .00 .00 42.35 02/19/92 67 23 0256 38.70 .00 .00 38.70 12/14/91 61 32 0392 52.25 .00 .00 52.25 10/14/91 62 51 0615 79.80 .00 .00 79.80 08/13/91 60 50 0623 64.42 .00 .00 64.42 06/14/91 60 51 0635 63.15 .00 .00 63.15 04/15/91 60 22 0274 32.70 .00 .00 32.70 02/14/91 63 21 0249 31.65 .00 .00 31.65 12/13/90 62 46 0554 57.90 .00 .00 57.90 ' 10/12/90 60 72 0897 85.20 .00 .00 85.20 08/13/90 59 73 0925 76.51 .00 .00 76.51 06/15/90 58 46 0593 51.32 .00 .00 51.32 ' PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 06/14/91 60 51 0635 63.15 .00 .00 63.15 04/1.5/91 60 22 0274 32.70 .00 .00 32.70 02/14/91 63 21 0249 31.65 .00 .00 31.65 12/13/90 62 46 0554 57.90 .00 .00 57.90 10/12/90 60 72 0897 85.20 .00 .00 85.20 08/13/90 59 73 0925 76.51 .00 .00 76.51 06/15/90 58 46 0593 51.32 .00 .00 51.32 04/18/90 58 36 0464 41.99 .00 .00 41.99 02/19/90 66 25 0283 31.73 .00 .00 31.73 12/15/89 60 39 0486 40.38 .00 .00 40.`38 10/16/89 62 53 0639 52.18 .00 .00 52.18 08/15/89 60 60 0748 64.54 .00 .00 64.54 06/16/89 60 42 0523 46.31 .00 .00 46.31 134 , Name �� t,t,►nr�_ _ F_�„) Address 1 t 1987 1988 1989 1990 ' Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD s answer Days x GPD=answer 1. (3&LV) 1, (aa-&- 14 9 3 I 1. 65�(JZz)1 46/0 2. (ORLIQ Z(Q --;k'R 2. (40(-Z111 z 4*8 80 2. 6-160)= G��? 2. (OCX a2): 443 3. 61(9W= �j231 (0 3. S�?�= 4t'976 3, :al(269J n`S? 3. t59(6-323)_x'73 7 ' 4. SV(R7(e)= soldR 4. �3LS-(eg)35 517 4. G l y)= 21a l(63 4. Sr2i��- ?3'8gs 5. 293-9 ta 5. (eta = y/104 5. S2(J44-%7(o 5. (174Z�n4 D 6. (at 435) - (nl(pg 6. Sfz(43�Y.c29 6. fn2�bW= 89Q2 6. ' 162 6. 1R6'8k 1 r!n01tZ- 2n4to aq f4.5:899 1s-7---7(,-7 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base Is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD.answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. (3( J31 1. / �a.2p)- 1 5l2 O 1�7���('�1 D ) GPY =Approx.Gallons ed/Yee 2. l a 657� = M-36 2, 6RN1`92=2?-i`}(_ 1968 ao�o�9 GPY 1988 SYoD_ Swings �2 9 3 =17347 (sIC4`71)=a.g1s 1W j 3, s C� 31- 3. 1969 t 6SJLjJ GPY 1989 -Uaoa Sav 4. 61(Q2 a)= j4945-5- 4. `E 81) =. 1990 t S'7 5Yn'7 GP' 19W-1 D ZS 3 4 , 5. :59Cas�= I�7s _ 5, to( �g, _ � Ag 6, (AC 1�`�)� P4 2�8 _ 6. 6 a.C4$)_ ;Zg-7(9 1991 1 as 4�B S GPY 1991� ��(a/ 1992 1 n5-31 )? GPV 1992 1 S4 2 R 3 ' Savings S'_751 57 4 Z 1/a-7 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1992 Approx.total gallons saved ' over a-5-yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a Year Period) (Over a-:�F-_Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 unit) , 1�{ (*365 days x the 0 or yam) 19- 646 C 1 WQ ;` {3� ' =7 2 a units used =-29-:7-Gallons saved per day 1989--222D1989 a�5`1S TZ;L3 Units , over ayear period 1990 1990 °Z z1 X $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991_) 1 1 1991 :3/'A equals the approx.dollar *365 days=l year 1992 ` 2 9'9 1992 4Zq- savings ofA 99D•35- **30 4 days--1 month The Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 9 Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Lic.#04394 ' ' 135 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ■ Pop-ups Front ❑Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape 0 Drip I D Single Stream Rotors i POP-ups AIIJ/0r• ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other D Single Stream Rotors ❑Multi Stream Rotors ' ❑Other Back Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ® Impacts(Rain Birds) ❑Pop-ups 0 Single Stream Rotors ❑Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Other ■Mufti Stream Rotors ■Other wa ;rr, 1 ' *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns. Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawng x $ L q 111 under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn ` 3 0 over 10,000 sq.ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn I L k 4 3 $y Back Lawns Size Sr- Ft. Single Lawn ,..)L X 3 7- Left Left Lawn ' Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 9 St Lic.#04394 136 ' CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:18 , LAST ACCT NO. 2472361 7 EDMUND*MATHEWS 551 MORNINGHOME RD DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/05/92 61 18 0220 34.38 .00 .00 34.38 10/05/92 62 38 0458 64.17 .00 .00 64.17 08/04/92 61 39 0478 62.40 .00 .00 62.40 ' 06/04/92 59 38 0481 61.20 .00 .00 61.20 04/06/92 61 4 0049 13.90 .00 .00 13.90 02/05/92 62 4 0048 13.90 .00 .00 13.90 12/05/91 63 30 0356 49.10 .00 .00 49.10 , 10/03/91 62 54 0651 84.15 .00 .00 84.15 08/02/91 59 50 0633 64.50 .00 .00 64.50 06/04/91 61 20 0245 30.60 .00 .00 30.60 04/04/91 59 2 0025 9.70 .00 .00 9.70 , 02/04/91 62 12 0144 20.20 .00 .00 20.20 12/04/90 63 32 0379 43.20 .00 .00 43.20 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 06/04/91 61 20 0245 30.60 .00 .00 30.60 ' 04/04/91 59 2 0025 9.70 .00 .00 9.70 02/04/91 62 12 0144 20.20 .00 .00 20.20 12/04/90 63 32 0379 43.20 .00 .00 43.20 10/02/90 60 66 0822 78.90 .00 .00 78.90 , 08/03/90 59 50 0633 55.05 .00 .00 55.05 06/05/90 59 32 0405 38.26 .00 .00 38.26 04/07/90 60 14 0174 19.46 .00 .00 19.46 02/06/90 61 17 0208 22.26 .00 .00 22.26 , 12/07/89 64 33 0385 35.32 .00 .00 35.32 10/04/89 61 61 0748 98.92 .00 .00 58.92 08/04/89 59 68 0862 76.14 .00 .00 76.14 06/06/89 61 35 0429 40.07 .00 .00 40.07 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/07/90 60. 14 0174 19.46 .00 .00 19.46 02/06/90 61 17 0208 22.26 .00 .00 22.26 12/07/89 64 33 0385 35.32 .00 .00 35.32 , 10/04/89 61 61 0748 58.92 .00 .00 58.92 08/04/89 59 68 0862 76.14 .00 .00 76.14 06/06/89 61 35 0429 40.07 .00 .00 40.07 04/06/89 59 13 0164 16.46 .00 .00 16.46 , 02/06/89 62 12 0144 15.62 .00 .00 15.62 12/06/88 63 20 0237 25.38 .00 .00 25.38 10/04/88 60 60 0748 84.85 .00 .00 84.85 08/05/88 58 56 0722 79.11 .00 .00 79.11 ' 06/08/88 63 48 0569 47.91 .00 .00 47.91 04/06/88 62 55 0663 53.82 .00 .00 53.82 ' 137 ' PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/06/88 63 20 0237 25.38 .00 .00 25.38 10/04/88 60 60 0748 84.85 .00 .00 84.85 08/05/88 58 56 0722 79.11 .00 .00 79.11 ' 06/08/88 63 48 0569 47.91 .00 .00 47.'91 04/06/88 62 55 0663 53.82 .00 .00 53.82 02/04/88 59 34 0431 36.13 .00 .00 36.13 12/07/87 63 42 0498 . 42.87 .00 .00 42.87 ' 10/05/87 62 87 1049 80.75 .00 .00 80.75 08/04/87 61 78 0956 68.70 .00 .00 68.70 06/04/67 58 68 0876 60.79 .00 .00 60.79 04/07/87 62 38 0458 37.06 .00 .00 37.06 02/04/87 61 35 0429 34.69 .00 .00 34.69 12/05/86 63 62 0736 56.04 .00 .00 56.04 10/03/86 60 88 1097 i6.61 .00 .00 7c'.61 f Q c 138 ' Name ' Inalo VIA-1!21 Address a i 1987 1988 1989 1990 , Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD-answer 1. 1. 1. 1. t' 0)287, =Xs99� , 2. 2. 2. 2. 52 0toIR) 3. 3. 3. 3. _ 1QJ6g) & = � , 4. 4. 4. 4. 001-7 i) = -70 2Go 5. 5. 5. 5. x(434)= a a9r7? 6. 6. 6. 6. f� R= 3662? , *3 `?.34 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 , 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1967(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. v�'"7(►S'a = 1075 1. �il�)=taGss� 1987 GPY =Approx.Gallons SavedNear 2. 4,16!6}h 5N999 2.1261391,)= 203) 1988 Gam' 1988 3.t„�tf (4Q 4 -71 a 3. tda1j�3)� 1989 19s9 Sawn� ' 4. `Q3�, = 5��J 4. 600281)-7IS-& 1WO-a26 g_3 4 GPY 1990 savings 5. /2t4�p2a2�=a2ln I to L- 5.,/.36344), �� 1991 GPv 1991 savings , 6.60a(fn�)- 13 7R- 6, l ��a)= 3 z'?90 -3L - - - -� '�--7 1992 3 Q 3'7 a GPY 1992 -71 LF�� 3 �" F a a te,q I Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a .period ' Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved ' Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a_.2_Year Period) (Over a :2 Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 uniq :7 30 r385 days x the K of Yom) 1988 1988u nits used =_ �0 Gauons saved per day 1989 19 ,9Units over a year period 1990 1990 x , ''// $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) d 1991 -3 O 1991 1 q- equals the approx.dollar *365days=l year 1992 ' 3-7 Z 1992 4S savings of.�� **30.4 days-1 month The Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (5 10)680-4544 • St lAc.#04394 139 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard 4 Front Lawns ■ Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape 0 Drip D Single Stream Rotors ■Pop ups ..4/or S� ' 4 k o Q Multi Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other 0 Single Stream Rotors 0 Multi Stream Rotors D Other Back Back lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape 0 Drip D Impacts (Rain Birds) a Pop-ups Fid for s 4 r a b O Single Stream Rotors ❑ impacts (Rain Birds) D Multi Stream Rotors 0 Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and (back landscape Single Lawn 14 j-q--- 3$ O under 10,000 sq.ti. Left Lawn - ®over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq.Ft. single Lawn j L -A Left Lawn ----------- Middle Lawn ---- Right Lawn ------- All sizes and square footages given are approximations,rat physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 a (510)680-4544 9 St Uc.#04394 140 , CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUT.BY 02/02/93 09:59 , LAST ACCT NO. 0772173 6 .ljM*MCCLYMONDS £k20 NUGGET CT DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE. D._ SIZE: ft AGENCY: 0 A - 4 CAP: WW: ' OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/11/93 63 24 0284 41.94 .00 .00 41.94 11/09/92 59 89 1128 153.77 .00 .00 153.77 ' 09/11/92 62 116 1399 223.33 .00 .00 223.33 07/11/92 60 107 1333 182.87 .00 .00 182.87 Y 05/12/92 60 97 1209 161.67 .00 .00 161.67 03/13/92 63 29 0344 45.90 .00 .00 45.90 , 01/10/92 65 44 0506 66.65 .00 .00 66.65 11;06/91 57 116 1522 234.43 .00 .00 234.43 09/10/91 61 119 1459 229.06 .00 .00 229.06 07/11/91 63 120 1424 178.10 .00 .00 178.10 ' 05/09/91 58 65 0838 77.85 .00 .00 77.85 03/12/91 62 35 0422 46.35 .00 .00 46.35 01/09/91 62 42 0506 53.70 .00 .00 53.70 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/12/92 60 97 1209 161.67 .00 .00 161.67 , 03/13/92 63 29 0344 45.90 .00 .00 45.90 01/10/92 65 44 0506 66.65 .00 .00 66.65 11/06/91 57 116 1522 234.43 .00 .00 234.43 09/10/91 61 119 1459 229.06 .00 .00 229.06 , 07/11/91 63 120 1424 178.10 .00 .00 178.10 05/09/91 58 65 083.8 77.85 .00 .00 77.85 03/12/91 62 35 0422 46.35 .00 .00 46.35 01/09/91 62 42 0506 53.70 .00 .00 53.70 11/08/90 62 115 1387 130.35 .00 .00 130.35 09/07/90 58 125 1612 140.85 .00 .00 140.85 07/11/90 58 85 1096 87.71 .00 .00 87.71 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/09/91 58 65 0838 77.85 .00 .00 77.85 03/12/91 62 35 0422 46.35 .00 .00 46.35 01/09/91 62 42 0506 53.70 .00 .00 53.70 11/08/90 62 115 1387 130.35 .00 .00 130.35 09/07/90 58 125 1612 140.85 .00 .00 140.85 07/11/90 58 85 1096 87.71 .00 .00 87.71 05/14/90- 60 94 1171 96.10 .00 .00 96.10 03/15/90' 62 36 0434 41.99 .00 .00 41.99 01/12/90 64 49 0572 48.81 .00 .00 48.81 11/09/89 58 99 1276 90.96 .00 .00 90.96 09/12/89 39 72 1380 99.05 .00 .00 99.05 Y .Z 141 PER END DAYS CONS B GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL &GES 05/14/90 60 94 1171 96.10 .00 .00 96.10 03/15/90 62 36 0434 41.99 .00 .00 41.99 01/12/90 64 49 0572 48.81 .00 .00 48.81 11/09/89 58 99 1276 90.96 .00 .00 90.96 09/12/89 39 72 1380 99.05 .00 .00 99.05 Y 142 , Name Address 21 �' l v 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer �23q?=(o►3oI 1. 027(0) _ 1. Cry-I&z n25--)4 2. = 2. (nala►5-ge>= 13325-Y 2. ��fala>>= 09�3111 2..32CIg9�)= 116'294 3. -!a?(oi/y)= 1-74gg1- 3. IQALIA� 3, (AVO)= tls2ac 3. �JRI Z1= 7,0.79& , 4. )"7 1.�n -C 4. �Cis�l7)- 29rZIt. 4, :96[(/X'1)=:5Y/ 6 4.l�(4 f)= �RoSln 5.(a -1-!3-1-s-4 5. 11o_ D=4y4ar) 5. L3(2-nj)_ la.(043 5, ce - ' 6. (off S4)=29. 3 Z 6, -A9 ( -54):snn)?(0 6. 1�'3LZ-q- = I s(- 6, & OW= )3( 4)?(An --'� ('1 a -Vla 4s� Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 ' 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1 ��7011 _ (ns-77�' 1 1907 �' GPY =Approx."Ions Saved/Year 2.616 1221 - )I a 9> 1 2, 1988 426D a GPY 1988 2jno -.�_. Saro,as 3. ;�-241 -J)_ M 6 3 3. 1989 3&2-� 9 5 GPY 1989 `2:2 R3 � 4' 1990—�9 � GPY 1990 5- 5. CTG eZ/E :3Q 5, "��/ Swings rQ a(��te�= ar'7/,�,s-.� 6, 1991 ���`t-a�. GPY 1991 6. Savings 1992 GPY 1992 33� Savinp 5�-� 1 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 , Approx.Dotal gallons saved over a yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved ' P r Year Per Year Per Month (Over a Year Period) (Over a Year Period) divided by 12 " divided by"30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month ^Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals t unit) , (*365 days x the#of years) 1988 a/ /� 9 3 1988 _ ��/`�9 / —1\-� 1�'�'�units used C sGaflons saved per day 1989 3L 9 I 6 1989 � J4Q L?Units , over a�year period 19W 9 l l ( an_ 19W —2-0— X $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 3`>4n9 1991 1 1 -3 equals the approx.dollar '365 days-1 year 1992 1992 savings ofd -' '•30.4 days-1 month The happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 a Concord,CA 94527-0971 9 (510)680-4544 • St I[Ac.#04394 , 143 Z' ' Irrigation Types Found In the Yard �''�? ' Front Lawns • Pop-ups Front N Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ■Drip + ❑Single Stream Rotors a Pop-ups 06-Vor' 5 T14 he 9 i Multi Stream Rotors ❑Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ' ❑Other Back ' Back Lawns •Pop-ups Landscape ■ Drip N Impacts (Rain Birds) i Pop-ups a%Jlor 5 c�� ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑Multi Stream Rotors 0 Other u n r r r. *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back land sca e Single Lawn 17 X QA 9 ❑ under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft Single Lawn p X N ' Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 2797I 9 concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)6804544 0 St UC.#04394 144 , r CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 06/08/92 15:14 ' LAST ACCT NO. 0772420 5 CHARLES*MYKYTYN 529 FARRAGUT PL DAN BCC: 6514 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER , PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/12/92 60 84 1047 122.82 .00 .00 122.82 03/13/92 63 18 0213 35.04 .00 .00 35.04 01/10/92 65 25 0287 44.35 .00 .00 44.35 r 11/06/91 57 88 1154 128.14 .00 .00 128.14 09/10/91 61 151 1851 211.93 .00 .00 211.93 07/11/91 63 118 1401 138.22 .00 .00 138.22 05/09/91 58 30 0386 41.10 .00 .00 41.10 ' 03/12/91 62 22 0265 32.70 .00 .00 32.70 01/09/91 62 37 0446 48.45 .00 .00 48.45 11/08/90 62 137 1652 153.45 .00 .00 153.45 09/07/90 .58 155 1998 172.35 .00 .00 172.35 r 07/11/90 58 94 1212 96.10 .00 .00 96.10 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES r 05/09/91 58 30 0386 41.10 .00 .00 41.10 03/12/91 62 22 0265 32.70 .00 .00 32.70 ' 01/09/91 62 37 0446 48.45 .00 .00 48.45 11/08/90 62 137 1652 153.45 .00 .00 153.45 09/07/90 58 155 1998 172.35 .00 .00 172.35 07/11/90 58 94 1212 96.10 .00 .00 96.10 05/14/90 60 79 0984 82.11 .00 .00 82.11 03/15/90 62 18 0217 23.19 .00 .00 23.19 01/12/90 64 42 0490 42.91 .00 .00 42.91 11/09/89 58 68 0876 64.82 .00 .00 64.82 09/12/89 61 173 2121 167.18 .00 .00 167.18 07/13/89 63 155 1840 150.57 .00 .00 150.57 05/11/89 56 51 0681 59.16 .00 .00 59.16 r r PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/14/90 60 79 0984 82.11 .00 .00 82.11 03/15/90 62 18 0217 23.19 .00 .00 23.19 01/12/90 64 42 0490 42.91 .00 .00 42.91 11/09/89 58 68 0876 64.82 .00 .00 64.82 09/12/89 61 173 2121 167.18 .00 .00 167.18 07/13/89 63 155 1840 150.57 .00 .00 150.57 05/11/89 56 51 0681 59.16 .00 .00 59.16 03/16/89 63 17 0201 22.72 .00 .00 22.72 r 01/12/89 63 21 0249 28.77 .00 .00 28.77 11/10/88 59 82 1039 90.57 .00 .00 90.57 09/12/88 62 179 2159 188.83 .00 .00 188.83 07/12/88 62 137 1652 122.85 .00 .00 122.85 05/11/88 58 120 1547 108.54 .00 .00 108.54 03/14/88 44 65 1105 60.24 .00 .00 60.24 r . r 1 145 1 - ' PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/12/89 63 21 0249 28.77 .00 .00 28.77 11/10/88 59 82 1039 90.57 .00 .00 90.57 09/3.2/88 62 179 2159 188.83 .00 .00 188.83 07/12/88 62 137 1652 122.85 .00 .00 122.85 05/11/88 58 120 1547 108.54 .00 .00 108:54 03/14/88 44 65 1105 60.24 .00 .00 60.24 01/30/88 79 67 0634 66.29 .00 .00 66.29 11/12/87 63 173 2054 153.17 .00 .00 153.17 ! 09/10/87 62 299 3607 259.26 .00 .00 259.26 07/10/87 59 234 2966 192. 09 .00 .00 192.09 05/12/87 60 139 1732 116.95 .00 .00 116.95 1 03/13/87 62 47 0567 44.18 .00 .00 44.18 01/10/87 64 106 1238 90.85 .00 .00 90.85 11/07/86 58 142 1831 119.32 .00 .00 119.32 ' 09/10/86 62 266 3209 217.41 .00 .00 217.41 ! 1 1 1 1 1 i i 1 1 1 146 , Name Address o�S Cclr� Sly Ci� • 1 JCIi �/i � X>.C� v 1987 1988 1989 1990 , Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer 1. 1• 1. 1. , 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 3. 1 4. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 5. 6. 6. 6. 6. ' Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus , Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD-answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1, e 1(}9 D)= a 9�90 1 t`_ O = 27(-71 1 GPY =Approx..Gallons Saved/Year 2. 13 1399)= 77ZSh'7 2. 63-0363)z $' 'SQG 1988 GPY 1988 Savinp 3-596 y1W= I in 9 91'7 3,(,0Q(1333)= 79jVn 1969 GPY 1989 4.6406 Oso)- 1„2S540 4. (aaNU)_3417601990 GPY 1990 5. 4214 2171e s savings �y 6. 64( = 231 &'9 6, (s'CI�Z,L� 1120 1991 337 9 1 � GPY 1991 in9 ar s 1992. 3 0�:Z:R:2 GPY 1992 '3;Z1 3 �o ' 304 -23-2- savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a kyr.period ' Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a_i Year Period) (Over a I Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls,equals 1 unit) -3-&S--S (•365 days x the#of years) 1988 1988 =units used =_V�--Ganons saved per day 1wq 1969 -3-Units over a 1_year period 1990 19M x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar *365 days=1 year 1992 c1 6,-7 S�'1992 g savings of • , 30.4 days--I month The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 9 (510)680-4544 0 5t Lic.#04394 ' 147 d Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns i Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑ Drip El Single Stream Rotors a Pop-ups S u 44-41 ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors L]Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns A Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) • Pop-ups a ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage.of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn .14 y k 3:k � 7 b g ■ under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn ❑over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn ■ Right lawn L L 3 ' Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn ' Middle Lawn Right Lawn 19 x 4 4 q 2 $ All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. ' The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 - (510)680-4544 - SL Uc.#04394 148 , CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:21 ' LAST ACCT NO. 5004008 2 GARY*POTTS 25 GRANDVIEW CT DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: N OTHER , PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/17/92 59 37 0469 62.91 .00 .00 62.91 10/19/92 62 113 1363 240.83 .00 .00 240.83 08/18/92 60 107 1333 211.52 .00 .00 211.52 Y ' 06/19/92 60 120 1496 264.69 .00 .00 264.69 04/20/92 59 17 0215 31.50 .00 .00 31.50 . 02/21/92 65 15 0172 29.10 .00 .00 29.10 12/18/91 61 4;0 0490 63.85 .00 .00 63.85 10/18/91 63 117 1389 240.31 .00 .00 240.31 08/16/91 59 147 1863 296.48 .00 .00 296.48 06/18/91 60 85 1059 98.85 .00 .00 98.85 04/19/91 58 32 0412 43.20 .00 .00 43.20 , 02/20/9.1 64 31 0362 42.15 .00 .00 42.15 12/18/90 62 47 0567 58.95 .00 .00 58.95 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 06/19/92 60 120 1496 264.69 .00 .00 264.69 ' 04/20/92 59 17 0215 31.50 .00 .00 31.50 02/21/92 65 15 0172 29.10 .00 .00 29.10 12/18/91 61 40 0490 63.85 .00 .00 63.85 10/18/91 63 117 1389 240.31 .00 .00 240.31 08/16/91 59 147 1863 296.48 .00 .00 296.48 06/18/91 60 85 1059 98.85 .00 .00 98.85 04/19/91 58 32 0412 43.20 .00 .00 43.20 02/20/91 64 31 0362 42.15 .00 .00 42.15 12/18/90 62 47 0567 58.95 .00 .00 58.95 10/17/90 62 110 1327 125.10 .00 .00 125.10 08/16/90 58 156 2011 153.95 .00 .00 153.95 06/19/90 57 86 1128 88.64 .00 .00 88.64 ' ' 149 Name 2. - b 1 ya f)a Y-\- Address \Address -7 ckv-,- fin- 1l� ' 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer ' 1. 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 5. ' 6. 6.. 6. 6. ' Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 19BB Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) ' minus Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used it 1• i G zs�=3X I qZS /Y� 1987 GPY a Approx.Gallons Savedr ' 2. (a,X 7?4=l l o[0 Z 2. le Zt'j[a 2`8 = i oo /3!0 1988 GPY 1968 Savings 3. 1afl(d-z�Q iar) 3. g5:1C►-731oa.424 1989 GPY 1989 4. .MCI-yI 9,): 1?37M 4. 1990 GPv 1990 Ne• 5. 516277)= 11,40-15, fi� 34j-- 1943-Z �/33 SarkV �e� � )= t 35�a0 1991 T a 3GPY 1991 t!o 6. (n4) = 3.73-760 6. � --� ' 1992 411 9 3 �7 Ga"PY 1992 a2/l�R� uw- 4 3 3( :)3 /9 3smb°s a1 4, Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.TakW Gelb,,Used In 1992 ' Approx.total gallons saved over a_ yr.period ' Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GailonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Mon 1 Year Period) *h (Over a divided by 750 gallons (Over a I Year Period) divided by 12 divided by 30.4 divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 g►s.equals 1 ur1io ' (*365 days x me 0 of yearn) 1988 1988 = 921 units used _Gallons saved per day 198,9 1989 ' Q_9 Units over a__I_year period 1990 1990 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) ' 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar '365 days--I year 1992 1'R Q-7 1992 5-9 savings of 3 "30.4 days--I moft The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (5 10)680-4544 • St Lic.#04394 150 _Q Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ❑ Pop-ups Front ' ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors ■Pop-ups a•I%r s4 rw6 4 c 4J ❑Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) , ❑Other N e Lj,w.s ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other i Back Back Lawns 0 Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ' ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) i Pop-ups a'Ulk $I ra4 k c A, ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ' ❑Other ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate S Footage of Yard ' PP Square 9 Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and aback landscape Single Lawn ❑ under 10,000 sq. ft. ' Left Lawn ■ over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn , Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn 10 X 2 y 14 g a Middle Lawn i 4 Z-4 4 0 Right Lawn a L x 2 G 4 I G All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Hoa 27971 • concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)660-4544 • St 11c.X104394 151 ' CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:23 ACCT NO. 3673423 2 LORENZ P*ROBINSON 617 LOGAN LN DAN LAST BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: N OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/21/92 61 51 0625 84.06 .00 .00 84.06 10/21/92 62 135 1628 335.43 .00 .00 335.43 08/20/92 59 137 1736 339.08 .00 .00 339.08 06/22/92 61 184 2256 523.81 .00 .00 523.81 04/22/92 57 26 0341 43.80 .00 .00 43.80 02/25/92 67 18 0200 32.70 .00 .00 32.70 12/20/91 60 87 1084 149.42 .00 .00 149.42 10/21/91 62 148 1785 371.96 .00 .00 371.96 08/20/91 61 161 1974 334.84 .00 .00 334.84 06/20/91 59 112 1419 127.20 .00 .00 127.20 ' 04/22/91 59 22 0278 32.70 .00 .00 32.70 02/22/91 64 50 0584 62.10 .00 .00 62.10 12/20/90 59 127 1610 142.95 .00 .00 142.95 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/22/92 57 26 0341 43.80 .00 .00 43.80 02/25/92 67 18 0200 32.70 .00 .00 32.70 12/20/91 60 87 1084 149.42 .00 .00 149.42 10/21191 62 148 1785 371.96 .00 .00 371.96 08/20/91 6:1 161 1974 334.84 .00 .00 334.84 ' 06/20/91 59 112 1419 127.20 .00 .00 127.20 04/22/91 59 22 0278 32.70 .00 .00 32.70 02/22/91 64 50 0584 62.10 .00 .00 62.10 12/20/90 59 127 1610 142.95 .00 .00 142.95 10/22/90 63 210 2493 230.10 .00 .00 230.10 08/20/90 59 199 2522 194.07 .00 .00 194.07 06/22/90 58 167 2153 164.21 .00 .00 164.21 152 Name Z6e'- Address D';L �v t o IV , 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD answer 1 i4a4D 1. Lgcae.►) 2. z( -g4,)=1R2'7D 2. 4264L4= 194M 2. 6T2.1)=,,MRO 2. 3.( 1(t 1 =702'72 3. :I,!/�7�= '-zjV2'37 3. land).=n)- 912Eb 3. 4. si?(i n,34) 4.,IZZ�)-ASIS 4. 6244X'E)= Q%X396 4. ' 5. 152(?)a)`f.7141A 5.s - )=30(Pz4 5.f22(�14)> 1-711 k 5. 6.6(50'8) = 15iQ4.. 6- 63(3Q=-2/6-Z-2 6, 6 3C2_49) = Is/V'7 6. ' Q5-4 ►sem /1' t 4ii X19 -7 In Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base)menus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1 1 1987_2541 SD GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. 2, ,988 f l� � �I 4 GPY 1988_!2 a--� 3 l� Savings , 3. 3. 1989 a 9 3n Wy 1989 4. 4• 1990 car 1990 5. 5. savings 1991 GPY 1991 6. 6. Savingi 1992 GPY 1992 Savings ' Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a r.period t Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a �Z Year Period) (Over a lk Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons SSave//d Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 unit) ��r365 days x the#ot years) 1988 � ! 2 1988 2� T Q _units used l�Ganons saved per day 1989 1989 -/ Units over ayear period 1990 1990 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar '365 days--1 year 1992 1992 savings ofl Q 1 .S 3 ' "30.4 days--I month The Happy Gardener P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (5 10)680-4544 • St Lie.#04394 ' 153 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard 1 Front Lawns ■ Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip 0 Single Stream Rotors •Pop-ups a►41or S1 0-46 4'e J ' D Multi Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) 0 Other 0 Single Stream Rotors 0 Multi Stream Rotors ' 0 Other Back Back Lawns ■Pop-ups Landscape 0 Drip ' 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups A,Miler.54 rub L j 0 Single Stream Rotors D Impacts (Rain Birds) ' 0 Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Single Stream Rotors 0 Other 0 Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Other ' *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size . Ft. Front and back landscape e p Single lawn a 4 3 8 y ■ under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn jL X 0 over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn ' Right Lawn Y 11 9 ' Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn t 3 t: U 3 a Left Lawn ' Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. i The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Uc.#04394 154 1 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 06/01/90 15:25 LAST i ACCT NO. 4072033 3 ROBERT*SADA 1120 MUSTANG DR DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/30/90 59 25 Y 0316 31.73 .00 .00 31.73 03/02/90 63 15 . 0178 20.40 .00 .00 20.40 12/29/89 63 39 0463 40.38 .00 .00 40.38 10/27/86 60 50 M 0623 49.65 .00 .00 49.65 1 08/28/89 60 122 1520 176.04 .00 .00 176.04 06/29/89 62 38 0458 43.10 .00 .00 43.10 04/28/89 57 24 0314 30.45 .00 .00 30.45 03/02/89 63 21 0249 26.56 .00 .00 26.56 Y 12/29/88 63 22 0261 27.75 .00 .00 27.75 10/27/88 48 26 0405 32.34 .00 .00 32.34 09/09/88 71 52 0547 70.24 .00 .00 70.24 06/30/88 63 46 0546 46.23 .00 .00 46.23 , 04/28/88 58 41 0528 42.02 .00 .00 42.02 03/01/88 63 29 0344 31.92 .00 .00 31.92 1 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES , 12/29/88 63 22 0261 27.75 .00 .00 27.75 10/27/88 48 26 0405 32.34 .00 .00 32.34 09/09/88 71 52 0547 70.24 .00 .00 70.24 1 06/30/88 63 46 0546 46.23 .00 .00 46.'23 04/28/88 58 41 0528 42.02 .00 .00 42.02 03/01/88 63 29 0344 31.92' .00 .00 31.92 12/29/87 60 20 0249 24.34 .00 .00 24.34 10/30/87 65 52 0598 51.29 .00 .00 51.29 08/26/87 61 94 Y 1152 81.35 .00 .00 81.35 06/26/.87 58 85 1096 74.24 .00 .00 74.24 04/29/87 58 63 0812 56.84 .00 .00 56.84 , 03/02/87 63 26 0308 27.57 .00 .00 27.57 12/29/86 63 44 0322 41.80 .00 .00 41.80 10/27/86 62 77 0928 67.91 .00 .00 67.91 1 1 1 i i 155 Name Address 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days GPD=answer Days-WD m answer Days x GPD answer -wer Days x GpD-,am -1k:k . loaf _iAo j 'e"'76- 2. 2. 2- ,6-d;n0)-ja1L( 2. 1,-ZP336 3. .12622LZ)= 019P-47 3. 10 129 In 1636422)z f2i&p 3. azl(1,67A)- 4.442Y &Q 4. 4 Q( 22 4. 9:y ae I(ED" 49 33(e 5. 5. 5. &34Mq)=:2-3 1?-7-7 5. &2�*lq- '). - a .3 vlez j 6. 6. 6416 aLt0- - g 6. 6,16040=,26',144-5- 6. 11,02`0 41-7 -'C 7 d.-?2,543 - 'i-za 43- - --4 4 771 za r) Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.TOW Gallons Used in 1968 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 App=.Total Gallons Used in Iggo 1991 1992 The ease 19 1987 1987(Base) rrdnue Days x GPD=answer Days x:GPD-answer - Approx.Gallons per Year used � Id;ZQ'6 1987-����GPY� -Approx.Gallons saved/Year 2. 4tCR lc w 12 2,64-9 2. Gpy 1988 Savings 3.6.30ULU 32`7 3. 600423' 13 1989rrt� SPY 1989L_26 I 4A.4 Savings 4. 4. 666-z,)=&UVAO 1990-4 py 1 Savings 1991 40�-7 r-Py 1991 1?1?6 rp 6. 16 6. um"s 1992_ _GPY Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a :5 vr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GaiionsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a_;'- Year Period) (Over a_!5:-Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by s Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 g1s.equals 1 urjq Y,2,-3-7- (*365 days x me+r of years) 988 C- v2l� 1988 9�Q _MRtZ_units used Wls saved per day 1 2- go 5"�Units over a_- year period 1990 X A, 1990 $11.37(approx.cmt of a unit) 1991 77 1901 equals the ap rox.dollar *365 days=1 year 1992 -ZL��2� 1992 :5-;� savings of - 057- **30.4 days-1 rnonth The Happy Gardener o P.O.Box 27971 Concord,CA 94527-0971 a (510)680-4544 • St Uc.#04394 156 , v . Irrigation Types Found In the Yard Front Lawns ❑ Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip N Single Stream Rotors it Pop-ups 0.4h J/01- s b r v b e ad ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups 0-4/or S 4 rµb ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Impacts(Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ' ❑Other ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn 0),`b x 5 '700 ❑ under 10,000 sq.ft. Len Lawn ■ over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn , Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. ' Single Lawn Left Lawn 6 X 19 Middle Lawn ' Right Lawn 14 x All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 7be Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • concord,CA 94527-0971 • (5 10)680-4544 • SL Lia 504394 ' ' 157 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:21 LAST ACCT NO. 0772671 2 JEROME H*SPECTOR 51 SAN GREGORIO CT DAN BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/11/93 63 29 0344 50.13 .00 .00 50.13 11/09/92 59 83 1052 149.39 .00 .00 149.39 ' 09/11/92 62 114 1375 245.13 .00 .00 245.13 Y 07/11/92 60 119 1483 260.60 .00 .00 260.60 05/12/92 60 47 0585 74.00 .00 .00 74.00 03/13/92 63 14 0166 27.90 .00 .00 27.90 01/10/92 65 29 0333 47.65 .00 .00 47.65 11/06/91 57 132 1732 325.88 .00 .00 325.88 09/10/91 61 172 2109 474.73 .00 .00 474.73 07/11/91 63 124 1472 211.56 .00 .00 211.56 05/09/91 58 39 0502 50.55 .00 .00 50.55 03/12/91 62 31 0374 42.15 .00 .00 42.15 01/09/91 62 50 0603 62.10 .00 .00 62.10 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/12/92 60 47 0585 74.00 .00 .00 74.00 03/13/92 63 14 0166 27.90 .00 .00 27.90 01/10/92 65 29 0333 47.65 .00 .00 47.65 11/06/91 57 132 1732 325.88 .00 .00 325.88 09/10/91 61 172 2109 474.73 .00 .00 474.73 07/11/91 63 124 1472 211.56 .00 .00 211.56 05/09/91 58 39 0502 50.55 .00 .00 50.55 03/12/91 62 31 0374 42.15 .00 .00 42.15 01/09/91 62 50 0603 62.10 .00 .00 62.10 11/08/90 62 136 1640 152.40 .00 .00 152.40 09/07/90 58 185 2385 203.85 .00 .00 203.85 07/11/90 58 130 1676 129.69 .00 .00 129.69 1 PER END. DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL . CHGES 05/09/91 58 39 0502 50.55 .00 .00 50.55 03/12/91 62 31 0374 42.15 .00 .00 42.15 01/09/91 62 50 0603 62.10 .00 .00 62.10 ' 11/08/90 62 136 1640 152.40 .00 .00 152.40 09/07/90 58 185 2385 203.85 .00 .00 203.85 07/1.1/90 58 130 1676 129.69 .00 .00 129.69 05/14/90 60 90 1122 92.37 .00 .uG 92.37 03/15/90 62 16 0193 21.33 .00 .00 21.33 O1 /12/90 64 41 0479 42.06 .00 .00 42..06 11/09/89 58 99 1276 90.96 .00 .00 90.96 09/12/89 61 167 2047 248.97 .00 .00 248.97 07/13/89 63 166 1970 242.81 .00 .00 242.81 05/11/89 56 66 0881 84.04 .00 .00 84.04 i 158 ' PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/14/90 60 90 1122 92.37 .00 .00 92.37 03/15/90 62 16 0193 21.33 .00 .00 21.33 0_l/_12/L90 64 41 0479 42.06 .00 .00 42.06 11/09/89 -58 99 1276 90.96 .00 .00 90.96 09/12/89 61 167 2047 248.97 .00 .00 248.97 07/13/89 63 166 1970 242.81 .00 .00 242.81 05/11/89 56 66 0881 84.04 .00 .00 84.04 03/16/89 63 32 0379 34.48 .00 .00 34.48 %1/12/89 63 35 0415 37.01 .00 .00 37.01 117TO-/-88 59 145 1838 276.52 .00 .00 276.52 09/12/88 62 198 2388 434.32 .00 .00 434.32 07/12/88 60 151 1882 134.64 .00 .00 134.64 05/13/88- 60 150 1870 133.80 .00 .00 133.80 03/14/88 62 52 0627 51.29 .00 .00 51.29 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/12/89 63 35 0415 37.01 .00 .00 37.01 11/10/88 59 145 1838 276.52 .00 .00 276.52 09/12/88 62 198 2388 434.32 .00 .00 434.32 07/12/88, 60 151 1882 134.64 .00 .00 134.-64 )5/13/88 60 150 1870 133.80 .00 .00 133.80 03/14/88 62 52 0627 51.29 .00 .00 51.29 01/12/88 61 20 0245 24.34 .00 .00 24.34 11/12/87 63 156 185-2 138.85 .00 .00 138.85 09/10/87 62 222 2678 194.43 .00 .00 194.43 07/10/87 59 230 2915 188.93 .00 .00 188.93 05/12/87 60 33 0411 33.11 .00 .00 33.11 03/13/87 62 30 0361 30.73 .00 .00 30.73 01/10/87 22 1 0034 2.64 .00 .00 2.64 Y 3. 1 1 1 1 1 159 Name Address f ck-0, ov V 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD m answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD.answer 1. 1. 1 1. 4242). :5-76:'3 2. 2. 2. :27 019.)=2 5-Z 3. 3. 1 - 4. 4. 4. 4.5-9119.3)-::-- R,3 V? 5. 5. 5. 6-o2-6 Ci 311 z 11'f 6 6 6. 6. 6. 6. Q2 1 W7 P Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1987 Approx.ToUdl6wbn.Used in ISM Approx.Total Gallons Used)n IM Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 The Base Is 1987 19$7(Base) 1991 1992 minus Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD.answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used -Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 1. 1907 py 1988 2. 1- �;Z 2.5:2(119 6-7 3 1988 G--- 3. ('//671-3)z --3-7293 3.6 11 b)z !n 30�? 1989 1989 -I;z- sav"s 4. ic)= 144&0- 1990 L22 _0 J- _,aj�Z 7 b GFY 1990 mss 5. 626Y,42-:1322- 5. 1991 I :23 3- 1991 -7 6. 6 3 26l"LIL4�q- 6. 1992 ':2QU1 . 3 Gfy 1992 - R 9 9-5- savings I `7 3 31� -?4-Z2 'i - 4q291 Approx,Total Gidkms Used In 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a-L��yr-period Approx.Total GaljonsSaVed Approx."Ions Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved (Over a ' -Year Period) Per Year Per Year Per Month divided by 750 gallons (Over a' Year Period) divided by 12 divided by•**30.4 (approx.7S0 gis.equals I urdQ divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month zz Gallons Saved Per Day 7231a(*365 days x the#at YS=) 1988 1988 =-6-0-Units used =__fo LGallons saved per day 1969 60-Units, 1990 1990- X over a__��ear period $1.37(approx.cost of a unit} 1991 1901 1 1 - - equals the approx.dollar 365 days-1 year 1992 1992 savings of **30.4 days=1 month The Happy Gardener * P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 * (510)680-45" St 11c.#04394 160 ' 4 Irrigation Types Found In the Yard Front Lawns 0 Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ,Single Stream Rotors D Pop-ups ❑ Multi Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors N Other go i r r. Back Back Lawns 9 Pop-ups Landscape ® Drip D Impacts (Rain Birds) O Pop-ups O Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ' ❑Other O Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size . Ft. Front and back landscape , Sq e p Single Lawn SS ' under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn ❑over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn , Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. r The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Uc.804394 , 161 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:24 LAST ACCT NO. 0373886 2 BAILEY*BARNARD 1875 SCHOOL ST MOR BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: ' OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/05/93 63 22 0261 39.42 .00 .00 39.42 11/03/92 62 67 0808 111.34 .00 .00 111.34 09/02/92 57 90 1181 166.40 .00 .00 166.40 07/07/92 63 94 1116 162.00 .00 .00 162.00 05/05/92 59 19 0240 33.90 .00 .00 33.90 03/07/92 61 10 0122 21.10 .00 .00 21.10 1 01/06/92 65 20 0230 35.10 .00 .00 35.10 11/02/91 60 63 0785 98.54 .00 .00 98.54 09/03/91 62 76 0916 124.76 .00 .00 124.76 07/03/91 61 50 0613 64.42 .00 .00 64.42 05/03/91 58 9 0116 17.05 .00 .00 17.05 03/06/91 62 12 0144 20.20 .00 .00 20.20 01/03/91 63 22 0261 32.70 .00 .00 32.70 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/05/92 59 19 0240 33.90 .00 .00 33.90 03/07/92 61 10 0122 21.10 .00 .00 21.10 01/06/92 65 20 0230 35.10 .00 .00 35.10 1.1/02/91 60 63 0785 98.54 .00 .00 98.54 09/03/91 62 76 0916 124.76 .00 .00 124.76 07/03/91 61 50 0613 64.42 .00 .00 64.42 05/03/91 58 9 0116 17.05 .00 .00 17.05 03/06/91 62 12 0144 20.20 .00 .00 20.20 01/03/91 63 22 0261 32.70 .00 .00 32.70 ' 11/01/90 62 77 0928 90.45 .00 .00 90.45 08/31/90 57 77 1010 90.45 .00 .00 90.45 07/05/90 59 67 0849 70.91 .00 .00 70.91 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/03/91 58 9 0116 17.05 .00 .00 17.05 03/06/91 62 12 0144 20.20 .00 .00 20.20 01/03/91 63 22 0261 32.70 .00 .00 32.70 ' 11/01/90 62 77 0928 90.45 .00 .00 90.45 08/31/90 57 77 1010 90.45 .00 .00 90.45 07/05/90 59 67 0849 70.91 .00 .00 70.91 05/07/90 59 31 0393 37.32 .00 .00 37.32 1 03/09/90 62 16 0193 21.33 .00 .00 21.33 01/06/90 64 28 0327 31.10 .00 .00 31.10 11/03/89 59 49 0621 48.81 .00 .00 48.81 09/05/89 61 69 0846 73.49 .00 .00 73.49 07/06/89 56 69 0921 75.69 .00 .00 75.69 Y t . _ 162 s Name _ a �'�'L4- i-.12 Y\- Address tiAddress a- 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD-answer 2. 2. 2. '2. (�9s)= 3Sias 3. 3. 3. 3. 61/404) 4, 4. 4. 4. 5.7 5. 5. 5. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6 - V 19 0 I2 (oa4- ( Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1998 Approx.Tdal Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1887(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. U57) a 15-U-7-7 1. fn.2(3 i 3)= J qi k& 1987 GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. !//�2//4sl)= ?'�/3/Ci� 2. �f�p':/2L 6 = 313-L--2n 1� GPY 1988 3. (nn( 41t�= p7�166C) 3, $�(S1S gX !V 19M GPY 1� sa"1�8 4. 4.62LN?Q 313 2, SavrV 1990 I�t!o a� 1 GPY 1990 ' 5. 61.(��t �?1?q- 5,�i0�t►a> = �?�Z( ) 1991 1 ��a 763 GPY 1991 -7 sari,95 1992 cl 49 0 GPY 1992 '7 5� � -i119 �4�- ^ Savings2 t/11 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 _s 2 9 Approx.total Ballo m , over a__�r.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved , Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a-Z Year Period) (Over a_Z Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 uru*q '7 / ('385 days x the tr of years) 1988 1988 = 35 units used = CC canons saved per day 1989 1989 Units ' x over a year period 19W 1990 $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1(C _3 1991 S3 equals the approx.dollar *365 days--1 year 1992 ����,� 1992 l savings of 4 �7•cl S **30.4 days-1 month The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 • St.I,ic.#04394 ' il 163 1 d� ' Irrigation Types Found in the Yard k Front Lawns 8 Pop-ups Front O Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip EllSingle Stream Rotors •Pop-ups a^��e r 5 ru h c R O Mufti Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other O Single Stream Rotors O Mufti Stream Rotors 1 O Other Back Back Lawns ■Pop-ups Landscape ®Drip O Impacts (Rain Birds) a Pop-ups �ar S ral gd O Single Stream Rotors O impacts(Rain Birds) O Multi Stream Rotors O Single Stream Rotors O Other O Mufti Stream Rotors O Other ' *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single lawn 3 a ® under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn O over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn ' Hight Lawn ' Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn v 31 S 1 Left Lawn ' Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sites and square tootages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Lic.#04394 iba CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:39 LAST ACCT NO. 2671218 4 JAMES E*DRENNAN 37 SARAH LN MOR BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/08/92 62 26 0313 45.81 .00 .00 45.81 10/07/92 62 42 0506 70.29 .00 .00 70.29 08/06/92 58 40 0515 64.10 .00 .00 64.10 06/09/92 62 32 0386 52.25 .00 .00 52.25 04/08/92 60 9 0112 19.90 .00 .00 19.90 02/08/92 63 11 0130 24.30 .00 .00 24.30 12/07/91 61 21 0257 36.30 .00 .00 36.30 10/07/91 62 38 0458 60.95 .00 .00 60.95 08/06/91 60 33 0411 45.21 .00 .00 45.21 06/07/91 60 31 0386 42.15 .00 .00 42.15 04/08/91 61 11 0134 19.15 .00 .00 19.15 02/06/91 62 9 0108 17.05 .00 .00 17.05 12/06/90 62 31 0374 42.15 .00 .00 42.15 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/08/92 60 9 0112 19.90 .00 .00 19.90 , 02/08/92 63 11 0130 24.30 .00 .00 24.30 12/07/91 61 21 0257 36.30 .00 .00 36.30 10/07/91 62 38 0458 60.95 .00 .00 60.95 08/06/91 60 33 0411 45.21 .00 .00 45.21 06/07/91 60 31 0386 42.15 .00 .00 42.15 0.4/08/91 61 11 0134 19.15 .00 .00 19.15 02/06/91 62 9 0108 17.05 .00 .00 17.05 12/06/90 62 31 0374 42.15 .00 .00 42.15 ' 10/05/90 59 47 0595 58.95 .00 .00 58.95 08/07/90 61 33 0404 39.19 .00 .00 39.19 06/07/90 57 26 0341 32.66 .00 .00 32.66 PER END DAYS CONS E ' GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 06/07/91 60 31 0386 42.15 .00 .00 42.15 04/08/91 61 11 0134 19.15 .00 .00 19.15 02/06/91 62 9 0108 17.05 .00 .00 17.05 12/06/90 62 31 0374 42.15 .00 .00 42.15 10/05/90 59 47 0595 58.95 .00 .00 58.95 , 08/07/90 61 33 0404 39.19 .00 .00 39.19 06/07/90 57 26 0341 32.66 .00 .00 32.66 04/11/90 61 21 0257 27.99 .00 .00 27.99 02/09/90 63 11 0130 16.66 .00 .00 16.66 ' 12/08/89 63 35 0415 37.01 .00 .00 37.01 10/06/89 59 36 0456 37.85 .00 .00 37.85 08/08/89 60 44 0548 49.18 .00 .00 49.18 06/09/89 59 27 0342 32.13 .00 .00 32.13 ' 165 o � Name Address Q--��—' ` C�-- ' 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days z GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer 2. 2• 2. 2. 5`9()?11)_ 47� 4 3, 3. 3. 3. 4161csg)= Cq:R 94 4. 4. 4. 4. 5-7f-7V 42 636, 5. 5. 5. 5. 41(..bQ&-)= 176&& 6. 6. 6. 6. &3 .154 = g?02, 9 1 (o F 0`7 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base Is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. �pc��_ 2W,4q 162(!5-7�.J-33�?JS 1987 GPY =Approx.Gallons SavedNear 2, (n WO OOL ~i 0bJ 2, 62 -72) = 17�& 19M GPY 1988 3. 3„657('773)= 4-51P3q- 1989 GPY 1989 Save ' 4. 60639V =a 3220 4, 2 Y:aZ-)=-?Y3 9�0 1990Q (o 00 7GPY 1990 a ga 5. ►(142) 79Z 5. AO(311) 1,21660 Savings 6. LRr a.o) 7'V-� 6. (36 s-1)=9 70a 1991 17 4F)(f 7 GPY 1991 —FP- 1992—L2-':5: 3 S GPY 1992 5 3 Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used fn 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a yr.period ' Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a -,Z Year Period) (Over a -;( Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gts.equals 1 unit) (*US days x the#of years) 1988 1988 =_2 units used 61 '9 saved per day 1989 1969 -�-&Units ' over a year period 1990 1990 X $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1495- 1991 1 1 equals the approx.dollar + 365 days=l year 1992 5''S 1992 `� savings of� 13--z . 6 O 30.4 days--1 month The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord, CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 • St Lic.#04394 166 0 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns 0 Pop-ups Front , 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape 0 Drip j 0 Single Stream Rotors ■ Pop-ups a�J�vN S�► r u�i ��ga 0 Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) 0 Other 0 Single Stream Rotors O Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Other Back Back Lawns ■Pop-ups Landscape ® Drip a,�d�a r S O Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups e g O Single Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) O Mufti Stream Rotors O Single Stream Rotors 0 Other 0 Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Other , *Approximate Square Footage of Yard . Ft. Front ' Front Lawns Size Sq o t and back landscape Single Lawn ■ under 10,000 sq.ft. , Left Lawn X a 0 over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn , Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. ' Single Lawn �� Y 11 y 3 Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener 9 P.O.Box 27971 • concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 9 St Lic.#04394 ' ' 167 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:27 LAST ACCT NO. 2671219 1 KEITH S*TAYLOR 31 SARAH LN MOR BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/08/92 62 48 0579 79.47 .00 .00 79.47 10/07/92 62 64 0772 104.65 .00 .00 104.65 08/06/92 58 60 0773 93.77 .00 .00 93.77 06/09/92 62 38 0458 60.95 .00 .00 60.95 04/08/92 60 25 0311 42.10 .00 .00 42.10 02/08/92 63 13 0154 26.70 .00 .00 26.70 12/07/91 61 33 0404 53.70 .00 .00 53.70 10/07/91 62 67 0808 105.68 .00 .00 105.68 08/06/91. 60 79 0984 106.37 .00 .00 106.37 06/07/91 60 32 0398 43.20 .00 .00 43.20 04/08/91 61 12 0147 20.20 .00 .00 20.20 02/06/91 62 10 0120 18.10 .00 .00 18.10 12/06/90 62 44 0530 55.80 .00 .00 55.80 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 04/08/92 60 25 0311 42.10 .00 .00 42.10 ' 02/08/92 63, 13 0154 26.70 .00 .00 26.70 12/07/91 61 33 0404 53.70 .00 .00 53.70 10/07/91 62 67 0808 105.68 .00 .00 105.68 08/06/91 60 79 0984 106.37 .00 .00 106.37 ' 06/07/91 60 32 0398 43.20 .00 .00 43.20 04/08/91 61 12 0147 20.20 .00 .00 20.20 02/06/91 62 10 0120 18.10 .00 .00 18.10 12/06/90 62 44 0530 55.80 .00 .00 55.80 ' 10/05/90 59 64 0811 76.80 .00 .00 76.80 08/07/90 61 86 1054 88.64 .00 .00 88.64 06/07/90 57 57 0748 61.58 .00 .00 61.58 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES ' 06/07/91 60 32 0398 43.20 .00 .00 43.20 04/08/91 61 12 0147 20.20 .00 .00 20.20 02/06/91 62 10 0120 18.10 .00 .00 18.10 12/06/90 62 44 053'0 55.80 .00 .00 55.80 ' 10/05/90 59 64 0811 76.80 .00 .00 76.80 08/07/90 61 86 1054 88.64 .00 .00 88.64 06/07/90 57 57 0748 61.58 .00 .00 61.58 04/11/90 61 25 0306 31.73 .00 .00 31.73 02/09/90 63 13 0154 18.53 .00 .00 18.53 12/08/89 63 32 0379 34.48 .00 .00 34.48 10/06/89 59 58 0735 56.39 .00 .00 56.39 08/08/89 60 74 0922 85.15 .00 .00 85.15 06/09/89 59 55 0697 60.50 .00 .00 60.50 168 ' Name Address 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD a answer .Days x GPD n answer 2. 4 2. 1) =4036,z 2. 2. , 3. ,-65-3 27,+)= s23s3 3. 42f 10 0)=47-o-34 3. 3. 4. 1,04 2W= g 3 an 4. �r13 t�-1 s� 4, 4. 5. � 4q6)= 1-71_67 5. �.�L!,l= � 3 5, 5. 6. 651i 7sZ-t 200_ 6. � �} _ 6. 6. 1,5-( $8S Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.TdW Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1987(Base) 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 minus Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answerApprox.Gallons per Year Used , 1. �n 1. L nom, = t 1 Z;L0 1987 )'A�33 GPv =Approx.Gallonssaved/Year 2. (36-7gs)= -xpo 2. g3(-7's -�o�s 1988 ��' gS GPY 1988 3. 604 ZWZ 4-71M 3. 0 1989 GPY 1989 sawrinp sarrgs 4. 4404=�. 2 313712 4.(r0L )"i�6--ZQ 1990 5. en 446 5,4 5. "3-7 6 0): ¢z;� savings , 6. �.lvl�t��= �-�� 1991 ��t-9 ��S GPY 1991 ��9 a.� 6-621C1302 l90 -- - Ings 1992 /1,o514-4 GPY 1992 a3 t R 3 Savings Approx.Trial Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a_3..=Yr.period ' Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Approx.Gallons Saved APP , Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a_ -Year Period) (Over a 3 Year Period) Y divided b 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 urli>1 i nQ.S (-ass days x the r or years) 1988 2 e? 1 1988 _ )a,S units used ' =--IS_Gauons saved per day 1m 1989 - SUnits 1990 1990 x ' over a 3 veer period $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 �a 4 3 1991 106 equals the approx.dollar . 365 daysal year 1992 3 1992 �0 3 savings of.9 17 1 •25' 30.4 days-1 moruh Tice Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 a (510)680-4544 • St Uc.#04394 ' 169 3 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ® Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ■ Drip O Single Stream Rotors Pop-ups ❑Multi Stream Rotors I]Impacts(Rain Birds) 17 Other ❑Single Stream Rotors LIMA Stream Rotors Q Other Back Back Lawns ❑Pop-ups -Landscape ❑Drip 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) O Pop-ups ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ' O Multi Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other N 0 -r r. O Multi Stream Rotors 0 Other tip 12, ' *Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' . Ft. Front Lawns Size Sq Front and back landscape Single Lawn ' % �� y 5 0 S under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn ❑ over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft.. Single Lavin i b X I�O S fiv Lett Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. ' 7be Happy Gardener 9 P.O.Box 27971 • Concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Ltc.1104394 170 ' } CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:42 ACCT NO. 3171200 8 GARY*ALLUMS 73 DEL HAMBRE CIR WC LAST BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/14/92 60 15 0187 28.20 .00 .00 28.20 10/15/92 63 67 0795 99.65 .00 .00 99.65 08/13/92 59 61 0773 86.07 .00 .00 86.07 , 06/15/92 60 62 0772 87.12 .00 .00 87.12 04/16/92 58 10 0128 19.60 .00 .00 19.60 02/18/92 66 6 0068 15.40 .00 .00 15.40 12/14/91 60 11 0137 22.65 .00 .00 22.65 10/15/91 63 67 0795 94.71 .00 .00 94.71 08/13/91 60 63 0785 71.31 .00 .00 71.31 06/14/91 60 42 0523 47.82 .00 .00 47.82 04/15/91 60 6 0074 13.06 .00 .00 13.06 02/14/91 63 11 0130 17.61 .00 .00 17.61 12/13/90 62 27 0325 34.17 .00 .00 34.17 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES , 04/16/92 58 10 0128 19.60 .00 .00 19.60 02/18/92 66 6 _ 0068 15.40 .00 .00 15.40 ' 12/14/91 60 11 0137 22.65 .00 .00 22.65 10/15/91 63 67 0795 94.71 .00 .00 94.71 08/13/91 60 63 0785 71.31 .00 .00 71.31 06/14/91 60 42 0523 47.82 .00 .00 47.82 , 04/15/9.1 60 6 0074 13.06 .00 .00 13.06 02/14/91 63 11 0130 17.61 .00 .00 17.61 12/13/90 62 27 0325 34.17 .00 .00 34.17 10/12/90 59 60 0760 64.20 .00 .00 64.20 , 08/14/90 61 82 1005 74.00 .00 .00 74.00 06/14/90 58 41 0528 41.20 .00 .00 41.20 OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/15/88 59 14 0177 15.44 .00 .00 15.44 UJ 10/17/88 62 54 0651 67.42 .00 .00 67.42 08/16/88 62 87 1049 ,; 126.92 .00 .00 126.92 06/15/88 61 19 0232 18.97 .00 .00 18.97 ' 04/15/88 58 28 0361 27.35 .00 .00 27.35 02/17/88 62 8 0096 11.17 .00 .00 11.17 12/17/87 63 15 0178 16.14 .00 .00 16.14 10/15/87 59 63 0798 52.17 .00 .00 52.17 08/17/87 63 70 0831 53.62 .00 .00 53.62 06/15/87 60 66 0822 50.96 .00 .00 50.96 04/16/87 58 23 0296 22.32 .00 .00 22.32 ' 02/17/87 64 15 0175 14.99 .00 .00 14.99 Y 12/15/86 62 22 0265 21.65 .00 .00 21.65 Y 10/14/86 62 18 0217 16.99 .00 .00 16.99 Y iii Name R�r(,Le_F� 4i✓��a Ca l.'lC _ 1 Address ;9 G Lj i'L C, • )A)cd Yt,i.c�� ti�f J 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer 1, l 5)= 59n�7 2. G.J/G:a 628 ,,�Z4 2.x)(44 ,L 24,220 2. 2. 3. ia9( oz.l: I-a-4 3. -S�-1--4 1-793(0 3. 3. 4. ,I-7a-z7AzO 4.64 _ 119 lee 4. 4. 104---L 5. �4 4a -72 5. 5. a=9424 11--1 663 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Trial Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Trial Gallons Used in 1880 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) ' minus Days x GPD s answer Days x GPD=answerr I _ Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1987 "1 c� GPY =Approx.Gallons SavedlNeer ' 2. 2. 1 -3GPv 1988 savk,gs 3. 3. 1989 GFY 1989 ' 4. 4. 1990 _WY 1990 Sol 5. 5. S-'^p 1991 G" 1991 6. 6. Savinp ' 1992 CPy 1992 / tt allons I.Asavings Approx.Total GUsed In 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 ��(e 1 Approx.total gallons saved over a—1–yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (aver a I _Year Period) (Over a i Year Period) divided by 12 divided by"30.4 divided by 750 gallons ' divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallon(ss Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 unit) 3 lQ5 rM days x the.d years) 1988 '/�i �f- L units used =� Gallons saved per day 1989 1889 44 Units over a year period 19M 1990 X $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar **30.4�days=l mordfi `965 days year 1992 1992 savings of. ' The Happy Gardener 9 P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 0 (510)680-4544 9 5t Lic.#04394 172 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ■ Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ` 1 ❑Single Stream Rotors ■ Pop-ups d'^j1°r ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Impacts (Rain Birds) ' ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other , Back Back Lawns ❑Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip , ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups a►1/vr-CGIA1 ❑Single Stream Rotors r Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors , ❑ Other ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size . Ft. Front and back landscape , Sq Single Lawn 10 x )1 i ;(a ❑ under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn i over 10,000 sq. ft. , Middle Lawn Right Lawn ' Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. ' Single Lawn Left Lawn 10 Y a 3 b D Middle Lawn , Right Lawn X �' 3 6 All sizes and square tootages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Lic.#k04394 ' 173 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/01/89 08:39 LAST ACCT NO. 1172644 2 BRUCE & LYNDA*BALHA 20 SWAN CT WC BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 07/29/88 73 79 0809 " 65.14 .00 .00 65.14 05/17/88 60 36 0448 33.02 .00 .00 33.02 ' 03/18/88 59 24 0304 24.52 .00 .00 24.52 01/19/88 64 16 n187 16.9.4 .00 .00 16.84 11/16/87 59 45 07'70 39.41 .00 .00 39.41 09/18/87 64 84 0981 67.06 .00 .00 67.06 07/16/87 59 81 1026 60.95 .00 .00 60.95 05/18/87 60 64 0797 49.62 .00 .00 49.62 03/19/87 63 14 0166 14.32 .00 .00 14.32 01/15/87 62 190229 17.65 .00 .00 17.65 11/14/86 59 51 0646 10.9.7 .00 .00 40.97 09/16/86 62 68 0820 52.29 .00 .00 52.29 174 ' Name vr,u i n ell a- Y^ Q. Address a, � t14 L44 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer 1. 1. 1 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 3. , 4. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 5. 6. 6. 6. 6. Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1890 ' 1991 1992 The Base Is 1987 1067(Base) minus ' Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used OI L I) 1987 GPY =Approx.Gallons SavedNear 2. 6 1(,a3 z)=I Z i1i. 2. (,-3")- 2W 1988 Gpy 1988 ' Cos-7:5) 43 M 3. s'91,5"�3a��439`7 19W GPY 1%93. 6'1)(-_ 4. ,j0(4 Z- = a914, 4. 600 5-�= 3.s100 1990 GPY 1990 , 5. 4-04-224)a 1714,0 5. S �a45; = 1-42jo Savings 6. 1.3�3_�)=a3 I�� 6. (o(oCg212 ►s7o-' 1991 0 J 3 1991 Savings 1 1992 ) S�SLL 1 GPY 1992_ ) 4/69 Savings ) 4/Id 9 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved ' over a�yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a I Year Period) (Over a_I Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals t urbQ 3�5 (.3s5 days x the#of years) 1988 1988 = 2, units used =_ Gallon saved per day 1989 1989 3_Units over a- )--year period 1990 1990 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar ' "365 days year 1992 1992 ( savings of W a `� "30.4 dayss--1 month The Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Lic.#04394 , ' 175 ' Irrigation Types Found in the Yard ' Front Lawns ■ Pop-ups Front � ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Pop-ups ' ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ' ❑Other mo i I.iL, Back ' Back Lawns 0 Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Pop-ups ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ' ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other. N a 1 R t, ' *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns . Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn Y i A i G ■ under 10,000 sq. ft. Len Lawn ❑ over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn ' Right Lawn ' Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn I Y 1.D D Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. ' The Happy Gardener 0 P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St. Lic.#to4394 176 ' CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/10/93 15:00 LAST ACCT NO. 3171195 8 ANTHONY*BRINCAT 84 DEL HAMBRE CIR WC BCC: 7200 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER ' PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/14/92 60 27 0336 48.69 .00 .00 48.69 10/15/92 63 44 0522 71.98 .00 .00 71.98 08/13/92 59 46 0583 70.90 .00 .00 70.90 , 06/15/92 60 47 0585 72.20 .00 .00 72.20 04/16/92 58 19 0245 35.80 .00 .00 35.80 02/18/92 66 21 0238 38.40 .00 .00 38.40 12/14/91 60 23 0286 41.00 .00 .00 41.00 , 10/15/91 63 44 0522 68.30 .00 .00 68.30 08/13/91 60 46 0573 55.14 .00 .00 55.14 06/14/91 60 39 0486 45.09 .00 .00 45.09 04/15/91 60 23 0286 30.53 .00 .00 30.53 ' 02/1A/0 G3 31 0303 37.81 .00 .00 3-7.51 12/13/90 62 54 0651 58.74 .00 .00 58.74 PF1 -HELP PF2 -INQ MENU PF5 -CUST #1 PF6 -RDGS INQ PF7 -CUST #2 , PF8 -FIN DTL PF12-MST MENU 177 Name Address r t,�j ✓� ICY `nl �-u,� C' Y ��.� 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer bays x GPD=answer Days x GPD.answer 1. 536 s.=� 12'�5?lQ3 1, fa I C 4) 7 1, (0DCsBs)- 3.si00 1. 10166:zs-) 2. X4(11:3)--71?aX 2. &QhD4-7)=&U� 2. jl el 030)-- 62130 2. �4C1�4�_ -7 -22 3. Gln-Ag)= i,,1-i01 3. ('2 = 5�b7 3. = 3. 1 x!31= 113 97S 4. 71 r))t- 4ala 4. tAn(-: M 4 390 4. s=Cs-7-7 = 32� 4. S'76D - 29�', 5. �.L3 - 13�._ 5 Si a. 1. 1 = lT 5. 6a lf(16-1 94,4 e1 5, i 1( ��)-t i 2& 6. /„a 3as)=�ols'0 6. ����a9z exa' 6. f��isf)= 9660!16. 136 3 14,4113 �4a Ra 'z3?elI',n ?.0::zn95 Approx.Total Galbns Used In 1987 Approx.Tot9dallons Used in 1966 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1980 ' 1987(Base) 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. /,l� _ �.g3,�g 1. �a/� , 15/ 1e7 24a )4 GPv r-Approx.GallonsSaved/Year 2. 61s�-792)_ 4 1'7 2. �4SZ44:5 1988 GPY 1988 1j) 3_3 ' 3, - 3. 1-6 121,0) 1989 Q 32�Q GPY 1989-542J--g.- 4, 989 9 2 Savings •s- ��b SL ar��e 4. �'F�3 24) RX7, 4. 4a1.4�,�= 1990 9.S"GPY 1990 3-� ' 5. 4,263:6-- 1141k& 5, 6 t(1 y-7-)= S 9/_') strings I 1991 t�`7 5 l0 3 GPv 1991 � 3 ,/�'r�'��ar S 6. ltd -2-29)= 6. 1992 a 12 Z 62�?GPY 1992 9 ' 5 *32-122(92 sari: 1-2 1 ��s-5� 1 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved ' over a_'T yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GalionsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a _Year Period) (Over a Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month 365 =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 unity ' (• days x the 0 of years) 1988 l i?? 1988 35 1 -ay-units used =1___Gallons saved per day 1989 VL:7 1989 a CD tq �tlnits ' x over a year penod 1990 .�. �°� 19� 9 $1.37(apptox.Cost of a unit) 1991 5 �z 1991 1'SI cZ equals the approx.dollar •365 days-1 year 1992 9��. 1992 6!57 savings of 1 ?1 • 3 3 "30.4 days-i month The Happy Gardener a P.O. Box 27971 a Concord,CA 94527-0971 a (510)680-4544 a SL lAc.#04394 178 ' Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns 8 Pop-ups Front ' 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ■ Drip D Single Stream Rotors ■ Pop-ups oAlm 0 Mufti Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ' 0 Other 0 Single Stream Rotors D Mufti Stream Rotors D Other ' Back Back Lawns ®Pop-ups Landscape ® Drip , O Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups &-Wor S 41,lu O Single Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) 0 Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Single Stream Rotors ' 0 Other 0 Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' Front Lawns Size . Ft. Front and back landscape , Sq pe Single Lawn A 0 't 0 under 10,000 sq. ft. Lett Lawn 0 over 10,000 sq. ft. ' Middle Lawn Right Lawn ' Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. ' Single Lawn 1 (. X 'l a 1 I 0 Left Lawn Middle Lawn ' Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Uc.#04394 , ' 179 ' 'CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:34 LAST ACCT NO. 1171246 8 PETER*BERGER 2860 CRESTON RD WC BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: ' OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/15/93 62 16 0193 29.30 .00 .00 29.30 11/14/92 59 69 0874 107.13 .00 .00 107.13 ' 09/16/92 61 75 0919 117.88 .00 .00 117.88 07/17/92 60 73 0910 108.79 .00 .00 108.79 05/18/92 61 46 0564 65.65 .00 .00 65.65 03/18/92 61 12 0147 23.70 .00 .00 23.70 ' 01/17/92 64 17 0198 28.95 .00 .00 28.95 11/14/91 59 38 0481 55.50 .00 .00 55.50 09/16/91 61 65 0797 92.36 .00 .00 92.36 07/17/91 63 67 0795 75.70 .00 .00 75.70 05/15/91 58 30 0386 36.90 .00 .00 36.90 03/18/91 62 16 0193 22.16 .00 .00 22.16 01/15/91 62 19 0229 24.89 .00 .00 24.89 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/15/91 58 30 0386 36.90 .00 .00 36.90 ' 03/18/91 62 16 0193 22.16 .00 .00 22.16 01/15/91 62 19 0229 24.89 .00 .00 24.89 11/14/90 61 51 0625 56.01 .00 .00 56.01 ' 09/14/90 59 98 1242 98.78 .00 .00 98.78 07/17/90 61 50 M 0613 48.40 .00 .00 48.40 05/17/90 57 40 0524 40.40 .00 .00 40.40 03/21/90 61 17 0208 20.00 .00 .00 20.00 01/19/90 63 22 0261 23.12 .00 .00 23.12 11/17/89 60 47 0585 40.87 .00 .00 40.87 09/18/89 61 84 1030 89.69 .00 .00 89.69 07/19/89 63 110 1306 131.45 .00 .00 131.45 05/17/89 57 44 0577 54.11 .00 .00 54.11 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES ' 05/17/90 57 40 0524 40.40 .00 .00 40.40 03/21/90 61 17 0208 20.00 .00 .00 20.00 01/19/90 63 22 0261 23.12 .00 .00 23.12 11/17/89 60 47 0585 40.87 .00 .00 40.87 ' 09/18/89 61 84 1030 89.69 .00 .00 89.69 07/19/89 63 110 1306 131.45 .00 .00 131.45 05/17/89 57 44 0577 54.11 .00 .00 54.11 03/21/89 61 13 0159 14.73 .00 .00 14.73 ' 01/19/89 64 13 0151 14.73 .00 .00 14.73 11/16/88 61 44 0539 52.87 .00 .00 52.87 09/16/88 60 84 1047 122.37 .00 .00 122.37 07/18/88 62 71 0856 57.84 .00 .00 57.84 05/17/88 60 58 0723 48.62 .00 .00 48.62 03/18/88 59 23 0291 23.81 .00 .00 23.81 igo , PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES , 01/19/89 64 13 0151 1473 .00 .00 14.73 11/16/88 61 44 0539 52.87 .00 .00 52.87 09/16/88 60 84 1047 122.37 .00 .00 122.37 07/18/88 62 71 0856 57.84 .00 .00 57.84 r 05/17/88 60 58 0723 48.62 .00 .00 48.62 03/18/88 59 23 0291 23.81 .00 .00 23.81 01/19/88 64 25 0292 25.:2- .00 .00 25.23 11/16/87 59 44 0557 38.70 .00 .00 38.70 , 09/18/87 64 96 1122 75.56 .00 .00 75.56 07/16/87 59 82 1039 61.61 .00 .00 61.61 05/18/87 60 57 0710 44.96 .00 .00 44.96 03/19/87 63 18 0213 16.99 .00 .00 16.99 01/15/87 62 27 0325 24.9-8 .00 .00 24.98 11/14186 59 60 0633 4u.30 .00 .00 40.30 09/16/86 62 118 1423 85.59 .00 .00 85.59 t i 1 r r 1 r 1 . i i r . r r ' 181 Name _�..�► �f v"_ ' Address I ZS 1,.7 _(�-1�• `q,� Gt��h.�- ('.�`�£ r 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer ' 1. i9r! 93lo) = 2430 1. 40 T3j�= X819 ) 1, b�349)= adgs�n 1. (Q��3gr;_= y??�g 1 2. 1 �,Z=-� � 2. ; 46-2 3, - 313 '0 2, �l��Oa)= 31�G00 2. 59(4�f - als l 37 3. 611 A)z ;�3�� 3. G2� �= 3RZ&Q 3. /3�, =4335 3. let6=4= al s 4. 6A43W)=,Qj&&r' 4. 1-Q(311)= 1 l'Vo&D 4. )A5LQ 4. S'7(S0Q- 1"71x7 5. 5. s9T (4 1la51,0iz 1 5, tal1"1x9) = 9.6g9 5, 1,L(14'7Z= 7'31A-7- 6. 89476. �2(5<`)_� 22-;2� 6. 1024 A2- 6, Co 4irs1)=947/a4) 6. L 3f213)= 13414 19 (4,2 la 0 1 .2 9 a. ) 3 «ol-1 1/, Z4-7 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Galbrre Used In 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. 4L3���=a 1 s3 1. S9 l tl•)'8)= a�1lo G 2 1987 19 4 2(o d GPY =Approx.Gallons SavedNear 2. la.L�`��,�= Q6,50 ) 2. (5-12 0= 314)s 1988 G-A-tg 1:5- GPY 1988 ( � 3. 63616-3)a A-V3 713 3. �anNYL)= 291(a D 1989 Gloy 198912 8 4. 1g(170)= 1 D 40 4. 41 (-Z3141 sz 5. /24 ZS-7 = Z31 5. .,14?3) 1145-3 savings 1991 1 S'7D 1 GPv 1991 6, 2- 3130 6. ?d119 �?)= 1:16-7-21992 11Iis14 GPy 1992 -77'746 arl�s loS)� Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a fir.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GalionsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a �-::5L Year Period) (Over a_�Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons M divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 unit) 1 Z5 C365 days x the N of years) --4�( units used s� _Gallons saved per day 1989 !.�(� �} 1989 S Units over a_,__year period 1990 (meg 1990 a 27 x $1.37(approx.cost of a Unit) 1991 t;Llje 1991_ 3 equals the approx.dollar .365 days=1 year 1992 �47 9 1992 R 1 3 savings of 30.4 days=1 month ' The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 9 5t 1Ac.#04394 182 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ® Pop-ups Front ' D Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors ■ Pop-ups o.4yor G► rub L t O-� Q Multi Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) , ❑Other O Single Stream Rotors O Multi Stream Rotors 0 Other ' Back Back Lawns ■Pop-ups Landscape 0 Drip , ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ®Pop-ups aj/°r s ki,ul st J 0 Single Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors , 0 Other ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' Front Lawns . Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape P Single Lawn ,b k l 4 i under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn ❑ over 10,000 sq. ft. ' Middle Lawn Right Lawn , Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. , Single Lawn Left Lawn Middle Lawn ' Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener - P.O.Box 27971 - concord.CA 94527-0971 - (510)680-4544 - St Lic.#04394 , ' 183 r ' CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:42 LAST ' ACCT NO. 1172584 1 WIL*DURDEN 12 SWAN CT WC BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/15/93 62 16 0193 29.30 .00 .00 29.30 11/14/92 59 33 0418 51.51 .00 .00 51.51 ' 09/16/92 61 42 0515 63.57 .00 .00 63.57 07/17/92 60 39 0486 56.55 .00 .00 56.55 05/18/92 61 19 0232 31.05 .00 .00 31.05 03/18/92 61 6 0073 15.40 .00 .00 15.40 r 01/17/92 64 17 0198 28.95 .00 .00 28.95 11/14/91 59 29 0367 43.80 .00 .00 43.80 09/16/91 61 36 0441 52.65 .00 .00 52.65 07/17/91 63 34 0403 41.50 .00 .00 41.50 ' 05/15/91 58 14 0180 20.34 .00 .00 20.34 03/18/91 62 31 0374 37.81 .00 .00 37.81 01/15/91 62 51 0615 56.01 .00 .00 56.01 r PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/15/91 58 14 0180 20.34 .00 .00 20.34 r 03/18/91 62 31 0374 37.81 .00 .00 37.81 01/15/91 62 51 0615 56.01 .00 .00 56.01 11/14/90 61 32 039.2 38.72 .00 .00 38.72 09/14/90 59 35 0443 41.45 .00 .00 41.45 07/17/90 61 29 0355 31.60 .00 .00 31.60 05/17/90 57 23 0301 26.80 .00 .00 26.80 03/21/90 61 12 0147 16.00 .00 .00 16.00 01/19/90 63 18 0213 18.28 .00 .00 18.28 ' 11/17/89 60 28 0349 27.38 .00 .00 27.38 09/18/89 61 49 0600 47.73 .00 .00 47.73 07/19/89 63 58 0688 55.65 .00 .00 55.65 05/17/89 57 22 0288 25.16 .00 .00 25.16 r r PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/17/90 57 23 0301 26.80 .00 .00 26.80 ' 03/21/90 61 12 0147 16.00 .00 .00 16.00 01/19/90 63 18 0213 18.28 .00 .00 18.28 11/17/89 60 28 0349 27.38 .00 .00 27.38 ' 09/18/89 61 49 0600 47.73 .00 .00 47.73 07/19/89 63 58 0688 55.65 .00 .00 55.65 05/17/89 57 22 0288 25.16 .00 .00 25.16 03/21/89 61 13 0159 14.73 .00 .00 14.73 01/19/89 64 13 0151 14.73 .00 .00 14.73 Y 11/16/88 61 27 0331 30.07 .00 .00 30.07 09/16/88 60 42 0523 49.87 .00 .00 49.87 07/18/88 62 44 0530 38.70 .00 .00 38.70 05/17/88 60 25 0311 25.23 .00 .00 25.23 r03/18/88 59 22 0278 23.10 .00 .00 23.10 r 1 iga , PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL C , HGES 01/19/89 64 13 0151 14.73 .00 .00 14.73 Y 11/16/88 61 27 0331 30.07 .00 .00 30.07 , 09/16/88 60 42 0523 49.87 .00 .00 49.87 07/18/88 62 44 0530 38.70 .00 .00 38.70 05/17/88 60 25 0311 25.23 .00 .00 25:23 03/18/88 59 22 0278 23.10 .00 .00 23.10 ' 01/19/88 64 14 0163 15.4' .00 .00 15.43 11/16/87 59 66 0836 64.29 .00 .00 54.29 09/18/8.7 64 63 0736 52.17 .00 .00 52.17 07/16/87 59 50 0633 40.30 .00 .00 40.30 , 05/18/87 60 29 0361 26.31 .00 .00 26.31 03/19/87 63 22 0261 21.65 .00 .00 21.65 01/15/87 62 30 n161 26.98 .00 .00 26.98 :�i�'i•i�`oo �S Y C5;7 35.30 .00 .00 36.30 , 09/16/86 62 51 0615 40.97 .00 . 00 40.97 185 i 1 ,r . Name /I I rAddress �-�- Cc,.-<- � C�� C'T . 1.1�0-1 vL i'<4 ' 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD a answer 2. 2. 2. 2. ' 3. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 5. r6. 6. 6. 6. Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(ease) r minus Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used • 5�3� 1. '9 f�-,ts): 32-15 j 1987 GPY =Approx.Gallons SavedNear 2. 6� SL9). 9 2. (, ! Sq s�_ S 1988 GPY 1988 r t'a$8)= 4331* / /� ��s\ 471 X �� 3. �.y.3 3• ({ZSG1, ,.L 1.�9 GPY 1989 4. �h-t5)= 1 1194 4. �l.�s-)= ZU 60- - 1� GPY 1 Savings r �° 5. �(i l� ) = i a'/�(� 5. Q U M 1,) = (o�� i Savings CI�(s 9K`7; �� I� I�I '7� 1991 jS �nI� GPY 1991 Saving. 6. = 6. -r 1992 1 S?s 7�1 GPY 1992 -56`7 0 fin. Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx,total gallons saved over a_yr.period ' Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a j _Year Period) (Over a ) Year Period) divided by 12 divided by•`30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 unit) ('365 days x the#of years) 19W 1 �_, units used =-/00 Gallons saved per day 1989 1989 units rover a___(_y�r period 1990 1990 x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the approx.dollar r365 days=l year 1992 iG'S`c' 1992 -10 C savings of - �r 7 O-s- "30.4 days--I month r The Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 0 (510)680-4544 0 St-11c.#04394 186 ' Irrigation Types Found in the Yard ' Front Lawns 0 Pop-ups Front ' ❑ Impacts(Rain Birds) Landscape O Drip O Single Stream Rotors O Pop-ups D Multi Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) ' 0 Other 0 Single Stream Rotors ❑Mufti Stream Rotors O Other_ Na T r r . ' Back Back Lawns •Pop-ups Landscape ❑ Drip ' ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Pop-ups 0 Single Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors , ❑Other ❑Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Other N o I is k, 'Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape , Single Lawn , , a ■ under 10,000 sq.ft. Lett Lawn ❑over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn X ' Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn 1 6 k 3 a S 1 Left Lawn ' Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square foctages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 0 St Lic.1104394 , 187 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/10/93 15:37 LAST ACCT NO. 1171240 8 MARGARET*ELY 54 CARLOS CT WC BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: ' OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/15/93 62 17 0205 30.40 .00 .00 30.40 11/14/92 59 43 0545 63.86 .00 .00 63.86 09/16/92 61 73 0895 108.89 .00 .00 108.89 07/17/92 60 63 0785 86.50 .00 .00 86.50 05/18/92 61 38 0465 54.00 .00 .00 54.00 03/18/92 61 14 Y 0171 25.80 .00 .00 25.80 01/17/92 64 17 0198 28.95 .00 .00 28.95 11/14/91 59 46 0583 64.65 .00 .00 64.65 Y 09/16/91 61 53 0649 73.50 .00 .00 73.50 07/17/91 63 58 0688 64.86 .00 .00 64.86 ' 05/15/91 58 15 0193 21.25 .00 .00 21.25 03/18/91 62 14 0168 20.34 .00 .00 20.34 01/15/91 62 13 0156 19.43 .00 .00 19.43 PFI -HELP PF2 -INQ MENU PF5 -OUST #1 PF6 -RDGS INQ PF7 -CUST #2 PF8 -FIN DTL PF12-MST MENU 1 188 I Name Y1,LCC CA_ri'Z_ Address . " n- 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer 32 1. � 9 =ss342. 1. l 1(�fYL)= �I1�06 1. 60 l�cic4)= 6' 600 1. 6/4-z-3 3)= !�m . 13 2. leW(J 264=Z761 2. (a0�,9a,D)= S=3 Z 2. L-1027)=s�I2-7 2. 96#32)= LVn 3. fFq(,l;z4a1 =73�,7�' 3. 3. L111-7-5-1z 72-0a7 3.6162M)a 23,-) 4. 6Q�lo&C) 4. 31322 4. 5 '76,emI I= `,7192, 4. ,eilzv)= OD ' 5. aZq-29 5.61US L 1-70282- 5. 6, 1(2691= )bq-09 6. 42b4l= 01532 6. 64631s)=ao/4,0 6. 6 64N) 1 6. 63061=22 44 nyn 03' Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 ' 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. % _5G�?1 "7 S °11O " 1987 x p� '7`� GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Yew 2. �J1� _ -- 59 5' 2. �j a�s�='l7~►-�5 1988 3 3 )9 ( GPY 1988Savings 3. (LVIC3.0_( 3. lo )=ro I 12Q 1989 10 GPY 1989 4. 4. /f 990 a � GPY 1990 5. L- �� a Savingsl- 5. �1 �o ► �G 6. 6 657n 1991 Q qL��2 q GPY 1991 (o = -3-7 a 6 _ . ��a� (o l ��?s av 9s e) R 1 = I S v- 19x2 a1�9 9 1 R GPY 1992 6'2, 15-5- 9 SS ' Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved ' over a � r.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total YeaGallr Period ed Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a 13- Year Period) (Over a,�Year Period) divided by 12 divided by"'`30.4 divided by .a gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.75oglsequals 1 unit) ' J �a 5 rM days x me a a yrs) 1988 �G `1 3 1988 0?D 3 = 09 units used _- I&�-Gallons saved per day 1989 �'(Q`7�i' 1989 j 7`7 Units ' over a ►period 1990 a39 1990 (D x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1`j 15 1991 („ equals the approx.dollar •385 days=1 year 1992 rJ' (s,`7 9 1992 �?`) savings of S C. 3 3 "30.4 days�l month The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 9 St.Lic.#04394 ' 189 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns 4 Pop-ups Front D Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape 0 Drip 0 Single Stream Rotors a Pop-ups a�d�°r SIS h u�, 4- E3 0 Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) '. 0 Other 0 Single Stream Rotors E3 Mufti Stream Rotors ' 0 Other Back Back Lawns ■ Pop-ups Landscape 0 Drip 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) •Pop-ups dhd/ors r ub �e J O Single Stream Rotors 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) 0 Multi Stream Rotors 0 Single Stream Rotors 0 Other 0 Mufti Stream Rotors 0 Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn t X I� 1 i under 10,000 sq. ft. Left Lawn O over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn ' Middle Lawn 3 x 14 y 1 Right Lawn 11 Y 1 (o 19 All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. ' The Happy Cwardeaer • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St lAc.#04394 190 ' CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 11:13 ' LAST ACCT NO. 1172587 1 MARK*FINUCANE 14 SWAN CT WC BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHERPER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/15/93 62 37 0446 56.72 .00 .00 56.72 11/14/92 59 47 0595 70.69 .00 .00 70.69 09/16/92 61 104 1275 190..33 .00 .00 190.33 ' 07/17/92 60 82 1022 126.52 .00 .00 126.52 05/18/92 61 45 0551 64.35 .00 .00 64.35 03/18/92 61 18 0220 30.00 .00 .00 30.00 01/17/92 64 25 0292 38.10 .00 .00 38.10 11/14/91 59 76 0963 115.62 .00 .00 115.62 09/16/91 61 73 0895 108.12 .00 .00 108.12 07/17/91 63 86 1021 104.20 .00 .00 104.20 05/15/91 58 32 0412 38.72 .00 .00 38.72 03/18/91 62 21 0253 28.71 .00 .00 28.71 01/15/91 62 42 0506 47.82 .00 .00 47.82 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES , 05/15/91 58 32 0412 38.72 .00 .00 38.72 03/18/91 62 21 0253 28.71 .00 .00 28.71 01/15/91 62 42 0506 47.82 .00 .00 47.82 11/14/90 61 68 0833 71.48 .00 .00 71.48 09/14/90 59 113 1432 112.43 .00 .00 112.43 07/17/90 61 71 0870 65.20 .00 .00 65.20 ' 05/37/90 57 61 0800 57.20 .00 .00 57.20 03/21/90 61 22 0269 26.00 .00 .00 26.00 01/19/90 63 30 0356 28.80 .00 .00 28.80 11/17/89 60 49 0610 42.29 .00 .00 42.29 09/18/89 61 74 0907 67.86 .00 .00 67.86 07/19/89 63 99 1175 101.47 .00 .00 101.47 05/17/89 57 50 0656 54.76 .00 .00 54.76 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES , 05/17/90 57 61 0800 57.20 .00 .00 57.20 03/21/90 61 22 0269 26.00 .00 .00 26.00 01/19/90 63 30 0356 28.80 .00 .00 28.80 11/17/89 60 49 0610. 42.29 .00 .00 42.29 09/18/89 61 74 0907 67.86 .00 .00 67.86 07/19/89 63 99 1175 101.47 .00 .00 101.47 05/17/89 57 50 0656 54.76 .00 .00 54.76 03/21/89 61 23 0282 23.83 .00 .00 23.83 01/19/89 64 26 0303 25.96 .00 .00 25.96 11/16/88 61 69 0846 81.23 .00 .00 81.23 09/16/88 60 74 0922 95.92 .00 .00 95.92 ' 07/18/88 62 67 0808 55.00 .00 .00 55.00 05/17/88 60 42 0523 37.28 .00 .00 37.28 03/18/88 59 34 0431 31.61 .00 .00 31.61 191 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/19/89 64 26 0303 25.96 .00 .00 25.96 11/16/88 61 69 0846 81.23 .00 . 00 81.23 09/16/88 60 74 0922 95.92 .00 .00 95.92 07/18/88 62 67 0808 55.00 .00 .00 55.00 05/17/88 60 42 0523 37.28 .00 .00 37*.28 03/18/88 59 34 0431 31.61 .00 .00 31.61 01/19/88 64 27 0315 26.64 .00 .00 26.64 11/16/8,7 59 74 0936 59.97 .00 .00 59.97 109/18/87 64 108 1262 84.07 .00 .00 84.07 07/16/87 59 98 1242 72.27 .00 .00 72.27 05/18/87 60 53 0660 42.30 .00 .00 42.30 03/19/87 63 47 0558 38.30 .00 .00 38.30 01/15/87 62 32 0386 28.31 .00 .00 28.31 11/14-/86 59 52 0659 41.63 .00 .00 41.63 09/16/86 62 88 1061 65.61 .00 .00 65.61 192 ' Name --72- 'DE ) c >L�� � Address 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD.answer 1. 1. 1. 1. 1 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 5. 6. 6. 6. 6. , Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1999 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1990 ' 1991 1992 The ease is 1987 1887(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1987 GPY =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. JG )=a,1,:7 R 2. (0. 32 1)=QSl6 3 1988 GP' 1988 3• (n U• 2-')=,a`' '12 C 3. nE9{5,-d)-- Q n RGA 1989 GPY 1989 S mAngs 4. !�•0(3x4)=a.-k) to C 4, �! , -_a9` O s q-7 a..0 f it( �)pµ4D 1990 GPY 1990 Savings , 5. fZ11� �r�q,`�- 5. 1991 /E�C���'� GPY 1991 6. 4��1-['1= 1` 2-14- 6. IC 6 65 )= A(, i l!1avings ,992 939:Z-5 2-Py 1992 � i /l 1 fru)2(0 397` � Savings fll Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a Iyr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a I _Year Period) (Over a-�-_Year Period) divided by 12 divided by**30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals t unit) -3 6 0365 days x the N of Years) 1988 ,988 =-2--Units used ' =-L-7_Ga1ions saved per day 1989 1989 ,Units over a year period 1990 1990 x S1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 1991 equals the ap rox.dollar , *365 days=1 year 1992 1992 `1 savings of / **30.4 days--Imonth a The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Uc. #04394 ' 193 d A 1 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ❑ Pop-ups Front No Law%5 ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Pop-ups ' ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other NO t R IZ Back ' Back Lawns ❑ Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip r4° Law 0 Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑ Pop-ups ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other_ N o T R R, i *Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape p ' Single Lawn ❑ under 10,000 sq. ft. Left lawn over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn ' Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn ' Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn 1 All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord,CA 94527-0971 9 (510)680-4544 • St Ltc.#04394 ' 194 1 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/10/93 15:04 LAST ACCT NO. 3171193 1 JOHN R*FORDE JR 72 DEL HAMBRE CIR WC BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER 1 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/14/92 60 6 0074 16.30 .00 .00 16.30 10/15/92 63 33 0391 50.97 .00 .00 50.97 Y 08/13/92 59 28 0354 42.50 .00 .00 42.50 1 06/15/92 60 40 0498 57.85 .00 .00 57.85 04/16/92 58 14 0180 25.80 .00 .00 25.80 02/18/92 66 5 0056 14.35 .00 .00 14.35 12/14/91 60 8 0099 17.50 .00 .00 17.50 ' 10/15/91 63 29 0344 43.30 .00 .00 43.30 08/13/91 60 38 0473 45.54 .00 .00 45.54 06/14/91 60 31 0386 37.81 .00 .00 37.81 04/15/91 60 13 0162 19.43 .00 .00 19.43 02/14/91 63 15 0178 21.25 .00 .00 21.25 12/13/90 62 9 0108 15.79 .00 .00 15.79 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' 195 Name ri I'l- Address 17 i1;t CLw C C. 1/�lU�_�yt-c.�- 0 E-i- 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD-answer ' 1. 1. 1. 1. I'S 11'7-7_0)_�7d 9�z 2. 2. 2. 2.1:9 lac��_ MO-9/13. 3. 3. 3.60/7/00)= 4103lali 4. 4. 4. 4. eQ os0 = x'73 a 5. 5. 5. 5. l 4031L Il I S 2- 6. 6. 6. 6. `` 0. Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1990 1991 1992 The Base Is 1987 1987(Base) minus DaysDays x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. /� >= 3� �(0�� rc�lij,���)_ 1�7 GPv =Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. ,6 d 0'7`) 421 LL 2. 6l/ 1324=90`7/a 1988 GPY 1988 Savings 3. = 4.3�W 3. = 47225 1989 G" 1989 4. La , - I q9 & 4. fol/3g�1=23 5 1 � Savings 0 1990 �?,� � 5. G��J�a) = =15-2- 5. l' i�� = 6-71 GPY 1990 Savings 6. 6. 65L/14, )= 29&6 1991 ( a + ;k-9 GPY 1991 �!�,3r-.5".S"l �'-3`aysigs 1992 "1-"7('GPY 1992 39610 1"s-9 a 9 1 °i t� savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a_yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Tote]GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a;_Year Period) (Over a_,2-Year Period) divided by 12 divided by"30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gds.equals t unit) z t'3W days x tne#of yearn 1988 1988 zj 53 units used _6 Gallons saved per day 1989 1989 is3 Units over a year period 1990 1 x 61.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 A,2 9 (n 1991 a f i`7 equals the approx.dollar i -365 days=1 year 1992 1992 1 fi '? savings of C9• (c I "30.4 days--I month The Happy Gardener o P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (5 10)680-4544 • St.Lic.#04394 196 1, Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ■ Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ■Drip t D Single Stream Rotors a Pop-ups r ccs k t_c� ❑Mufti Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) I O Other ❑Single Stream Rotors D Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other Back Back Lawns ® Pop-ups Landscape ■ Drip ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ■ Pop-ups a.1/or s k r ul 0 Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors 0 Other ❑ Multi Stream Rotors 0 Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape Single Lawn to l a D ❑ under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn ■ over 10,000 sq. ft. , Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn 1 0 X 0 Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)6804544 • St 14c.#04394 ' 197 1 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 11:13 LAST ACCT NO. 1172644 3 DAWN*NELSON 20 SWAN CT WC BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/15/93 62 18 0217 31.50 .00 .00 31.50 11/14/92 59 36 0456 55.62 .00 .00 55.62 ' 09/16/92 61 108 1324 206.89 .00 .00 206.89 07/17/92 60 64 0797 91.06 .00 .00 91.06 05/18/92 61 32 0392 47.45 .00 .00 47.45 03/18/92 61 9 0110 18.55 .00 .00 18.55 01/17/92 64 12 0140 23.70 .00 .00 23.70 11/14/91 59 49 0621 69.80 .00 .00 69.80 09/16/91 61 55 0674 77.35 .00 .00 77.35 07/17/91 63 58 0688 65.26 .00 .00 65.26 05/15/91 58 20 0257 27.80 .00 .00 27.80 �. 03/18/91 62 8 0096 14.88 .00 .00 14.88 01/15/91 62 23 0277 30.53 .00 .00 30.53 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/15/91 58 20 0257 27.80 .00 .00 27.80 03/18/91 62 8 0096 14.88 .00 .00 14.88 01/15/91 62 23 0277 30.53 .00 .00 30.53 11/14/90 61 63 0772 66.93 .00 .00 66.93 09/14/90 59 95 1204 96.05 .00 .00 96.05 07/17/90 61 62 0760 58.00 .00 .00 58.00 05/17/90 57 50 0656 48.40 .00 .00 48.40 03/21/90 61 19 0232 21.60 .00 .00 21.60 01/19/90 63 25 0296 25.25 .00 .00 25.25 11/17/89 60 53 0660 45.13 .00 .00 45.13 09/18/89 61 91 1115 100.19 .00 .00 100.19 07/19/89 63 92 1092 100.45 .00 .00 100.45 ' 05/17/89 57 40 0524 48.11 .00 .00 48.11 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/19/89 64 20 0233 22.38 .00 .00 22.38 11/16/88 61 57 0698 72.37 .00 .00 72.37 09/16/88 46 47 0764 60.58 .00 .00 60.58 Y 1 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/18/92 61 32 0392 47.45 .00 .00 47.45 03/18/92 61 9 0110 18.55 .00 .00 18.55 01/17/92 64 12 0140 23.70 .00 .00 23.70 11/14/91 59 49 0621 69.80 .00 .00 69.80 09/16/91 61 55 0674 77.35 .00 .00 77.35 07/17/91 63 58 0688 65.26 .00 .00 65.26 05/15/91 58 20 0257 27.80 .00 .00 27.80 03/18/91 62 8 0096 14.88 .00 .00 14.88 01/15/91 62 23 0277 30.53 .00 .00 30.53 11/14/90 61 63 0772 66.93 .00 .00 66.93 09/14/90 59 95 1204 96.05 .00 .00 96.05 07/17/90 61 62 0760 58.00 .00 .00 58.00 198 i Name C,)'-L-A-f Address 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer , �. ��u� �. 6��t►'�l= sa7� c� 1.���.��_�«�1�0 1. �z(.� =a.7 9��z 2. ���►5$� �9r, 2. sir �o��� _��©�-0 2. 1 ;>- �►-3 2. s�&) z 3. 3. 6661020) 673zr) 3.(,'pf.)Ct 77Q) !S-) 4. 1 Z71n 4. 520 a7-7)-7Z474 4.�,a/(J�,)z 1402 4.-,,�1.s 2,)-)L- 5. 5. s&�E1`7 5. - 5. 0)_ 6. 15 .sitz a/c,S1a 6. 6. tZ&,2 1 6. --)646 = Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total allons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1990 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 APP a! c` I ara l C1oe 1991 1992 The Base is `1 W 1987(Base) Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used � L6:�[ (a 1987 l l a-- CJ GPY a Approx.Gallons Saved/Year 2. 0V611 3 2,s�7�114&l&51 1988 3377`72 GPY 1988 3. k7).41-34/2)z-&-Z e Q 3, kQ(14J 0= 1-Z 4 N?, 1W9_233-,:j: �' 1989 3'? 0 4. 1,61-) 4. ' 1990 3 as 5in � GPY 1990 I f3 !0 5. �d�1`/'n.� 5. 1999 3S 3F? Gam' 1991 �9�J sar�,98 6. (f.: S(5��% _ ��X 6. W526 savings 1992 30FOl Cj GPY 1992 2q 76,? , Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 -�Lt r rGS Approx.total gallons saved over a�yr.period Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GalionsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a Year Period) (Over a4 Year Period) divided by 12 divided by*`30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gls.equals 1 uniq Ll J lD (`365 days x the#of years) 1988 1988 __L]:3-units used =_&a-Gallons saved per day Units over a year period 1990 a n_ 19W x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 36 1901 c1 P, equals the approx.dollar `365 days--I year 1992_2 4�M 1992 savings of lGZ c a 9 "30.4 days--1 month The Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Lie. #04394 , 199 t Irrigation Types Found in the Yard 1 Front Lawns 0 Pop-ups Front O Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip O Single Stream Rotors ®Pop-ups C 41#r S r ub O Mufti Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) O Other O Single Stream Rotors O Mufti Stream Rotors O Other Back ' Back Lawns O Pop-ups Landscape O Drip No LQ vj r6 ❑ Impacts(Rain Birds) ® Pop-ups 5� r ab O Single Stream Rotors O Impacts (Rain Birds) O Multi Stream Rotors O Single Stream Rotors O Other O Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Front Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Front and back landscape P Single lawn O under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn 45 X )I S 4 0 ®over 10,000 sq. ft. Middle Lawn :k 0 x ' !a 4a Right Lawn ) 6 k 30 %0 Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn ) ' Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Uc.#04394 200 ' 2/15/92 EBMUD Water Usage Page 1 Dick Phillips 60 Oak Knoll Loop, W.C. Begin End Gal./Day Billing Av Rate -------- -------- -------- ---------------- ---------------- 2/09/87 3/10/87 103 5.00 .04 3/10/87 5/07/87 155 13.00 .08 5/07/87 7/07/87 282 22.00 .07 7/07/87 9/03/87 322 25.00 .07 9/03/87 11/10/87 495 39.00 .07 11/10/87 1/07/88 464 33.00 .07 1/07/88 3/11/88 818 57.00 .06 3/11/88 5/06/88 1001 61.00 .06 5/06/88 7/11/88 1020 71.00 .06 7/11/88 9/06/88 1377 181.00 .13 5%06/88 11/04/88 963 108.00 .11 11/04/88 1/09/89 215 19.00 .08 1/09/89 3/10/89 361 32.00 .08 3/10/89 5/08/89 532 51.00 .09 5/08/89 7/07/89 1196 108.00 .09 7/07/89 9/06/92 1336 133.00 .09 9/06/89 11/06/89 797 54.00 .06 11/06/89 1/08/90 783 54.00 .06 1/08/90 3/12/90 451 39.00 .08 3/12/90 5/09/90 786 57.00 .07 5/09/90 7/09/90 870 65.00 .07 7/09/90 9/04/90 1522 115.00 .07 9/04/90 11/02/90 1470 115.00 .07 11/02/90 1/04/91 403 41.00 .10 1/04/91 3/07/91 180 21.00 .11 3/07/91 5/06/91 536 49.00 .09 5/06/91 7/05/91 1346 156.00 .11 7/05/91 9/04/91 1483 248.00 .16 9/04/91 11/02/91 1584 271.00 .17 11/02/91 1/07/92 521 65.00 .12 BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/07/93 64 24 0280 38.64 .00 .00 38.64 11/04/92 62 92 1109 152.37 .00 .00 152.37 09/03/92 57 91 1194 154.07 .00 .00 154.07 07/08/92 62 117 1411 227.62 .00 .00 227.62 05/07/92 59 48 0608 68.50 .00 .00 68.50 03/09/92 62 18 0217 30.00 .00 .00 30.00 01/07/92 66 46 0521 65.15 .00 .00 65.15 11/02/91 59 125 1584 271.25 .00 .00 271.25 09/04/91 61 121 1483 247.99 .00 .00 247.99 07/05/91 60 108 1346 155.31 .00 .00 155.31 Y 05/06/91 60 43 0536 48.73 .00 .00 48.73 03/07/91 62 15 0180 21.25 .00 .00 21.25 01/04/91 63 34 0403 40.54 .00 .00 40.54 201 Name . Address 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD-answer Days x GPD.answer 1 1. x,1= 21&=3 1. (DI(,3.T�Z_a/f���- 1. 64C3U 4)= U`�t#� 1. 6, 39)= 3-2 x''79 •�,��n6!4 2. _9( 73�=� ,,.4 2. �.47R3i ='AA103 2. :WQ) 3.- `Elm 3. 112NZ-26;254� 3. ��--o;„Z�3'�3S9 3. &1(11.1)a 3441)4- 4. �'74. 4. 9-7 Labr-20-q t9 4. s��PC1= a?/.Grp 5. 5. 6rVQb&>z1,5.61 !- 5. (24130=9 f'7 5. 4s ' 6. 62LIA�:- jall(e_ 6. 6. &q:3*) 2j -1 6. 6X14 �1ka 1:5::460(,0 13r -fir 13Y07 J7 1:5-:3;.no Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1988 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1989 Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD.answer Approx.Gallons per Year Used 1. a�i�� 1• gt�j Za '; 1987 iia '7<y Q6 GPY m Approx.Gallons SavedNear 2. 1 :i ?:3 �'�� 2. /.atL'7�'j ):���2c� 1988 �,,�j � 1 � 1988 I SL S 3, .� 3 3. (y/Z�s4 '�_ 7,R7?O 1988 GPY 1989 savings .fig �yv �fa3�' �3�`��F-'7 4. ;�:k 4 4. /6ao)7 e?23$7 1990 cPY 1990 r 5. 42674-- 5, to ll G oz, 37 Savings 1991 r:a�"7"�s�' GP Y 1991 6. 41-200722 66-01& 6. (oV11-2-7 i :1 Savings 1992 t. 3 1` GPY 1992 2,31 '7 Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1991 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1992 Approx.total gallons saved over a _�yr.period ' Approx. Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GalionsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a � Year Period) (Over a IT Year Period) divided by 12 divided by•'30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Slaved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals t unit/ ('365 days x the s of years) 1�$ ( r r) 1�g '`j ( _J F units used = Gluons saved per day 1989 1`�5 S 1989 S- 131 Units over a 6 year period 19 0 L Z x $1.37(approx.cost of a unit) 1991 a�2'7 1991 equals the approx.dollar '365 days--1 year 7 swings / of �F� •S ••30.4 days-1 month 1992 Z r� 1992 / _� The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Lic.#04394 202 V Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns 0 Pop-ups Front ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) landscape N Drip i ❑Single Stream Rotors • Pop-ups ����or s r u b �, a A ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors L]Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other ' Back Back Lawns ❑ Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip 00 L o.w hs El Impacts (Rain Birds) i Pop-ups ��d�cr s rub , ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other *Approximate Square Footage of Yard Frontwn . Ft. Front and back landscape La s Size Sq pe Single Lawn b Y 15 ❑ under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn • over 10,000 sq. ft. Mule lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • Concord.CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St lac.#04394 ' 203 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:35 1 LAST ACCT NO. 1172642 2 ROBERT V*ROGERS 16 SWAN CT WC BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 01/15/93 62 8 0096 18.50 .00 .00 18.50 11/14/92 59 32 0405 50.14 .00 .00 50.14 09/16/92 61 64 0784 95.11 .00 .00 95.11 07/17/92 60 44 0548 63.05 .00 .00 63.05 05/18/92 61 30 0367 44.85 .00 .00 44.85 03/18/92 61 5 0061 14.35 .00 .00 14.35 ' 01/17/92 64 5 0058 14.35 .00 .00 14.35 11/14/91 59 35 0443 51.60 .00 .00 51.60 09/16/91 61 48 0588 68.25 .00 .00 68.25 07/17/91 63 54 . 0641 61.30 .00 .00 61.30 ' 05/15/91 58 19 0245 24.89 .00 .00 24.89 03/18/91 62 6 0072 13.06 .00 .00 13.06 01/15/91 62 9 0108 15.79 .00 .00 15.79 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/18/92 61 30 0367 44.85 .00 .00 44.85 03/18/92 61 5 0061 14.35 .00 .00 14.35 01/17/92 64 5 0058 14.35 .00 .00 14.35 11/14/91 59 35 0443 51.60 .00 .00 51.60 09/16/91 61 48 0588 68.25 .00 .00 68.25 07/17/91 63 54 0641 61.30 .00 .00 61.30 ' 05/15/91 58 19 0245 24.89 .00 .00 24.89 03/18/91 62 6 0072 13.06 .00 .00 13.06 01/15/91 62 9 0108 15.79 .00 .00 15.79 11/14/90 61 44 0539 49.64 .00 .00 49.64 1 09/14/90 59 68 0862 71.48 .00 .00 71.48 07/17/90 61 46 0564 45. 20 .00 .00 45.20 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/15/91 58 19 0245 24.89 .00 .00 24.89 03/18/91 62 6 0072 13.06 .00 .00 13.06 01/15/91 62 9 0108 15.79 .00 .00 15.79 11/14/90 61 44 0539 49.64 :00 .00 49.64 09/14/90 59 68 0862 71.48 .00 .00 71.48 07/17/90 61 46 0564 45.20 .00 .00 45.20 05/17/90 57 29 0380 31.60 .00 .00 31.60 03/21/90 61 6 0073 11.20 .00 .00 11.20 Cl/19/90 63 12 0142 14.02 .00 .00 14.02 11/1-i/Z9 60 30 0374 28.80 .00 .00 28.80 09/18/89 61 59 0723 56.53 .00 .00 56.53 07/19/89 63 50 0593 48.61 .00 .00 48.61 05/17/89 57 28 0367 31.46 .00 .00 31.46 204 , PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 05/17/90 57 29 0380 31.60 .00 .00 31.60 03/21/90 61 6 0073 11.20 .00 .00 11.20 01/19/90 63 12 0142 14.02 .00 .00 14.02 11/17/89 60 30 0374 28.80 .00 .00 28.80 09/18/89 61 59 0723 56.53 .00 .00 56.53 07/19/89 63 50 0593 48.61 .00 .00 48.61 05/17/89 57 28 0367 31.46 .00 .00 31.46 03/21/89 61 11 0134 13.31 .00 .00' 13.31 01/19/89 64 8 0093 11.18 .00 .00 11.18 11/16/88 61 29 0355 32.17 .00 .00 32.17 09/16/88 60 46 0573 55.87 .00 .00 55.87 07/18/88 . 62 40 0482 35.86 .00 .00 35.86 ' 05/17/88 60 21 0261 22.39 .00 .00 22.39 03/18/88 59 21 0266 22.39 .00 .00 22.39 PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES ' 01/19/89 64 8 0093 11.18 .00 .00 11.18 11/16/88 61 29 0355 32.17 .00 .00 32.17 09/16/88 60 46 0573 55.87 .00 .00 55.87 07/18/88 62 40 0482 35.86 .00 .00 35.86 05/17/88 60 21 0261 22.39 .00 .00 22.39 03/18/88 59 21 02.66 22.39 .00 .00 22.39 01/19/88 64 19 02.22 18.97 .00 .00 18.97 11/16/87 59 29 0367 28.06 .00 .00 28.06 09/18/87 64 75 0876 60.68 .00 .00 60.68 07/16/87 59 56 0709 44.30 .00 .00 44.30 05/18/87 60 24 0:99 22.98 .00 .00 22.98 , 03/19/87 63 13 0154 13.66 .00 .00 13.66 01/15/87 62 14 0168 14.32 .00 .00 14.32 1.3 /14/86 59 23 0291 22.32 .00 .00 22.32 09/16/86 62 55 0663 43.63 .00 .00 433.63 �o 205 Name Lt t Address ' 1987 1988 1989 1990 Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD a answer Days x GPD.answer 2. 2. 2. 2. 3, 3. 3. 3. 4, 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 5. ' 6. 6. 6. 6. Approx.Trial Gallon Used in 1987 Approx.Total Gallons Used in 1968 Approx.Trial Gallons Used in 1964 Approx.Trial Galt.Used In 1990 1991 1992 The Base is 1987 1987(Base) minus Days x GPD=answer Days x GPD= GPY answer�j Approx.Gallons per Year Used 6 ll,� ki}=Ir`3 ? 1 a Approx.Gallons saved/year ' 2. 2. la-3 501. t 1988 GP' 1988 savWgs 3. �Q(�2 ��ti�-��r1') 3. �`�3���ia)- / nsl lggg GPY 1989 4. (ca�� �} �11�G 1? 4. (D MMR4)-Rs310 Semi; 1990 GPY 1990 5. X063)L 1266 0 5. -e--)P1l =IC)--?--3, Savings 1991 l Itf GPY 1991 6. Savings ' 1992 1 C)6--7 /4 GPY 1992 J 1 ; /a-7 14- 4 Savings Approx.Total Gallons Used In 1991 Approx,Total Gali ns Used In 1992 �� Approx.total gallons saved over a ) 1rc.period 1 Approx. Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Gallons Saved Approx.Total GallonsSaved Per Year Per Year Per Month (Over a L_Year Period) (Over a_L Year Period) divided by 12 divided by"`30.4 divided by 750 gallons divided by =Gallons Saved Per Month =Gallons Saved Per Day (approx.750 gis.equals 1 uniq +.�(*365 days x the#of years) 1 gn 1988 wv _units used ' Gallons saved per day 1989 1989 Units over a_ year period 1990 1990 x 61,37(approx.cost of a unft) 1991 1991 equals the ap rox.dollar `365days=y year 1992 t 1992 ] savings of. � ••30.4 days--I month ' The Happy Gardener a P.O.Box 27971 a Concord,CA 94527-0971 0 (510)680-4544 0 St.Lic. #04394 206 ' 01 Irrigation Types Found in the Yard Front Lawns ■ Pop-ups Front a , O Impacts (Rain Birds) Landscape ❑Drip ❑Single Stream Rotors ■ Pop-ups of/Or ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Other ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Multi Stream Rotors ❑Other ' Back Back Lawns ❑Pop-ups Landscape ❑Drip No Law hs ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑Pop-ups ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑ Impacts (Rain Birds) ❑ Multi Stream Rotors ❑Single Stream Rotors ❑Other ❑ Mufti Stream Rotors ❑Other NO T RK. *Approximate Square Footage of Yard ' Front Lawns Size Sq.Ft. Front and back landscape , Single Lawn i X afl 3 I'D ❑ under 10,000 sq.ft. Left Lawn ■over 10,000 sq. ft. , Middle Lawn Right Lawn Back Lawns Size Sq. Ft. Single Lawn Left Lawn Middle Lawn Right Lawn All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. The Happy Gardener • P.O.Box 27971 • concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St Ltc.#04394 , 207 CUB051 EBMUD BILL HISTORY FILE INQUIRY 02/02/93 10:47 ' LAST ACCT NO. 3171192 3 JACQULYN*SUTER 66 DEL HAMBRE CIR WC BCC: 8800 SEW-RATE: 0 SIZE: 58 AGENCY: 0 AGENCY-RATE: 0 CAP: WW: OTHER PER END DAYS CONS E GPD WATER SEWAGE AGENCY TOTAL CHGES 12/14/92 60 12 0149 24.90 .00 .00 24.90 10/15/92 63 41 0486 61.93 .00 .00 61.93 08/13/92 59 36 0456 52.90 .00 .00 52.90 ' 06/15/92 60 34 0423 50.05 .00 .00 50.05 04/16/92 58 12 0154 23.70 .00 .00 23.70 02/18/92 66 8 0090 17.50 .00 .00 17.50 12/14/91 60 17 0211 28.95 .00 .00 28.95 10/15/91 63 34 0403 49.80 .00 .00 49.80 08/13/91 60 34 0423 41.58 .00 .00 41.58 06/14/91 60 29 0361 35.99 .00 .00 35.99 04/15/91 60 17 0211 23.07 .00 .00 23.07 02/14,/91 63 18 0213 23.98 .00 .00 23.98 12/13/90 62 20 0241 27.80 .00 .00 27.80 ' PF1 -HELP PF2 -INQ MENU PF5 -CUST #1 PF6 -RDGS INQ PF7 -CUST #2 PF8 -FIN DTL PF12-MST MENU a l� iC v � hapten � C .'t•1 l� 1� J i� zea F There was a little robin, whose head was always bobbin', Who remarked as he gobbled up a worm; 7 have eaten all his brothers and ninety-seven others, But,golly!how they tickle when they squirm!" 211 Water Management Graphs As we became more involved with water management, we realized that we needed a way to keep track of ' our progress. We decided that the best way to show the overall picture of our client's water use from year to year was to graph it. In cases where the client is not following our Water Management Program, their graphs show erratic water use throughout the years.By the same token several clients with charts reflecting the same level of water conservation suggests that clients are using a precise Program of Water Management. ' The graphs reflect one year of water use for each home during the drought years; 1987-1992.We divided the year up into two month blocks to simulate a water billing cycle. The center point between each month represents every other month. The measurement scale ranges from 10,000 gallons to 140,000 gallons of water. Each of our clients had a consumption history one year prior to following our Water Management Program. We used those records as a base to compare our Water Management Program to. EBMUD provided our clients with the records and our clients then forwarded them to us. These graphs are based on accurate information.The graphed lines were determined by the water consumption records that were forwarded to us by our clients. The figures are taken from our clients who reside in Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Moraga, and Walnut Creek. We've provided their names and addresses as well as what year their graph represents. We've also stated the approximate sizes of their lawn and landscape and whether they have a pool. As you read these charts you will see that water consumption varies greatly; some figures jump very high and some are very low.The reason for this is the simple fact that clients who have larger lawns use more water than those who have smaller lawns. The graphs also show that water consumption varies according to the season. In January, February, November, and December,water use stabilizes because there is little to no outdoor water use.As we move ' into March, April,and May,we see that water usage increases slightly. At this point we are just beginning to turn on our outdoor water systems. As we move on to June,July,August, and September,we notice that water use is high.Daytime temperatures hover in the 90+range most of the time. As daytime temperatures increase,the amount of water used increases.The summer also brings on a variety of hazzards to the irrigation system because the sprinklers are on for longer periods of time thus increasing the number of irrigation breaks that can occur. You'Il notice that almost all the graphs show water usage peaking in September-October, during Contra Costa County's Indian Summer,when temperatures can soar up to 95°and above.Immediately afterwards, we see water drop back down in November and December. By the end of October we usually get our first good rainfall. Once we've received an inch of rain then we inform our clients that its time to turn off their automatic irrigation systems. They know that they can operate their systems manually for treatments or special circumstances. Years of water management have taught us that January,February, and March are critical times for encouraging the development of deeper root systems. Forcing our plants to hunt for their water ' source strenghtens them.At the same time it allows us to save water because we've turned off our irrigation systems.Compare that to a yard dependent upon its daily irrigation and a water bill so high that it skyrockets! The Happy Gardener•P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 St.Lic. #04394 212 ' How To Read Our Graphs 1 140,000 ---t---- ----t----- ----I------r- 130,000 I I I I I 120,000 ----I----- ---- -----� ----I-----I - 110,000 I I ( I I I 100,000 ----L---J----L----1----L----1- 90,000 I I I I I I 80,000 70,000 60,000 ----t-------I----t--- –t---- ---�- 50,000 40,000 --------I---- ---�----�-- ---F- 30,000 I I I 1 I 20,000 ---�— --- ---- --- ---- -----�- 10,000 I I I I I 0 ,Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. The graphs reflect one year of water use for each home during the drought years; 1987- 1992.We divided the year up into two month blocks to simulate a water billing cycle.The center point between each month represents every other month. The measurement scale ranges from 10,000 gallons to 140,000 gallons of water. Each of our clients had a consumption history one year prior to following our Water , Management Program.We used those records as a base to compare our Water Management Program to.EB MUD provided our clients with the records and our clients then forwarded them to us. These graphs are based on accurate information. The graphed lines were determined by the water consumption records that were forwarded to us by our clients. 213 Enea 2493 Roundhill Dr. Alamo Graph represents 1990 Lawn is approximately 276 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. pool ' Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. ' Kammenzind 2427 Southview Dr. Alamo ' Graph represents 1991 Lawn is approximately 320 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. pool Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. Badger 2393 Saddleback Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1988 Lawn is approximately 4110 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. r ' All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 214 ' Bailey ' 3419 Silver Maple Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1988 Lawn is approximately 2080 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. , under 10,000 sq.ft. Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. Childs , 4016 Sugar Maple Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1989 Lawn is approximately 1360 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. , under 10,000 sq.ft. pool , Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. Christian ' 4099 Sugar Maple Dr. Blackhawk Graph , represents 1988 Lawn is approximately 672 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. , under 10,000 sq.ft. r All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. , 215 Goldberg 3375 Quail Walk Ln. Blackhawk Graph represents 1991 Lawn is approximately 2514 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct Dec. Karling 4021 Sugar Maple Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1989 Lawn is approximately 800 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. pool Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. Knauff 136 Red Pine Ct. Blackhawk Graph represents 1990 Lawn is approximately 332 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. All sizes and square footagGs given are approximations,not physical measurements. 216 Lambert 584 Buttonwood Dr. Blackhawk Graph , represents 1990 Lawn is ' approximately 800 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. , under 10,000 sq.ft. 1 Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. McCormick 2945 Deer Meadow Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1991 Lawn is , approximately 2390 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. , over 10,000 sq.ft. pool ' Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct Dec. ' Quillinan , 91 Wild Oak Ct. Blackhawk Graph ' represents 1988 Lawn is , approximately 1696 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. r All sizes and square footages given are approximations,not physical measurements. 217 Sanders 3266 Blackhawk Meadow Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1992 ' Lawn is approximately 2520 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. pool Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. ' Slavin 3019 Deer Meadow Dr. Blackhawk ' Graph represents 1992 Lawn is approximately 1596 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. ' Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. Stephens 2515 Holly Oak Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1988 Lawn is approximately 1280 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. pool rAll sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 218 , Wheatley ' 571 Blackhawk Club Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1989 Lawn is ' approximately 3950 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. , over 10,000 sq.ft. pool ' Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct Dec. , Wheatley ' 571 Blackhawk Club Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1991 h Lawn is ' approximately 3950 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. pool , Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. ' Whitener ' 616 Birchwood Ct. Blackhawk Graph r represents 1988 Lawn is ' approximately 728 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. ' under 10,000 sq.ft. r All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. , ' 219 Beaton 375 Glendora Circle Danville Graph represents 1989 Lawn is approximately 536 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. Clough 520 Nugget Ct. Danville ' Graph represents 1988 ' Lawn is approximately 852 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. pool Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. ' Harrell 9 Cerro Ct. Danville Graph represents 1992 ' Lawn is approximately 1164 sq.ft. ' Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 220 , Lyftogt 24 Meese Circle Danville ' Graph represents 1992 Lawn is , approximately 480 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. , under 10,000 sq.ft. Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. ' Mathews 551 Morninghome RD. Danville ' Graph represents 1988 Lawn is , approximately 996 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. ' under 10,000 sq.ft. Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. ' Mykytyn , 529 Farragut PI. Danville ' Graph represents 1992 Lawn is approximately 1164 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. , over 10,000 sq.ft. pool , All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. , 22 Barnard 1875 School St. Moraga ' Graph represents 1992 Lawn is approximately 4084 sq.ft. ' Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. ' Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. ' Drennen 37 Sarah Ln. Moraga Graph represents 1991 Lawn is approximately 944 sq.ft. ' Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. ' Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. Taylor 31 Sarah Ln. Moraga ' Graph represents 1991 ' Lawn is approximately 688 sq.ft. ' Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. pool ' All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 222 Allums 73 Del Hambre Circle Walnut Creek ' Graph represents 1988 Lawn is ' approximately 994 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. , under 10,000 sq.ft. Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. ' Barankin ' 20 Swan Ct. Walnut Creek Graph represents 1992 Lawn is approximately 256 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. r over 10,000 sq.ft. pool Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct Dec. Burger ' 2860 Creston Rd. Walnut Creek Graph ' represents 1990 Lawn is , approximately 1370 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. ' under 10,000 sq.ft. pool ' All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 223 i Durden 12 Swan Ct. Walnut Creek ' Graph represents 1988 ' Lawn is approximately 452 sq.ft. ' Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. ' Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct Dec. Finucane 14 Swan Ct. Walnut Creek ' Graph represents 1989 ' Lawn is approximately 669 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. ' Forde 72 Del Hambre Circle Walnut Creek Graph represents 1992 ' There are no lawns. Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. pool All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 224 Phillips 60 Oak Knoll Loop Walnut Creek Graph represents 1990 Lawn is approximately 1260 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. Feb. Apr. June Aug• Oct Dec. Rogers 16 Swan Ct. Walnut Creek Graph represents 1991 Lawn is approximately 256 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct Dec. Suter 66 Del Hambre Circle Walnut Creek Graph represents 1992 Lawn is approximately 320 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. All sizes and square footages given are approximations,not physical measurements. � Notes i/ 1 ter �R r i � ♦ 1 .� 228 1 1 i 1 1 1 Horticulture is next to music the most sensitive of the fin arts. 1 e Properly allied to Architecture,garden-making is as near as a man may get to the Divine functions. 1 Maurice Hewlett i i 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 . 1 229 PERCENTAGE COMPARISONS By expressing their water savings in percentages, we were able to show how much water each client was able to save from year to year. These figures showed the client that all their efforts really paid off. Clients were able to save money and meet the requests put forth by EBMUD. When the Water District says to reduce water consumption by 25%, the clients feel good when they can reduce by more than that. Success with Water Management encourages homeowners to save more,because the amount of money and water saved is so easy to see. Showing the percentage rates helps them to see that they can make a differ- ence. To give you an idea of how this works,let's use the Robert McCormick family as an example. In 1987, his base year,he and his family used 807,912 gallons,in 1988 they used 504,761.The water use in 1988 shows a 37% savings from 1987. In 1989 they used 645,356 gallons,a 20% savings from 1987.In 1990 they used 530,833 gallons, a 34% savings from 1987. In 1991 they used 482,195 gallons,a 40% savings from 1987. In 1992 they used 480,109 gallons, a 40% savings from 1987. If you add these percentages up and divide by five (the total number of years being compared to 1987),you see that the average percentage of savings, for all five years,is 34%.This percentage means,that for five years of drought,the McCormicks were able ' to decrease their water consumption by 34%. The requirement set by EBMUD for 1988 was a 25% water reduction. They exceeded this amount by 9%, not only in 1988, but each subsequent year of drought thereafter. When clients see the percentages of water saved during the drought, they understand that they deserve "thanks for a job well done". Our clients saved water not only in their own yards but in the community as rwell. Our Water Management Program shows that it is possible to use enough water and still have a reservoir of water on hand. This is quite an accomplishment when you take into consideration the amount of water we use during the hot summer months. There are all kinds of events that are beyond our control; such as breaks in plumbing and irrigation systems,or small children who sometimes forget to turn the water off. But even with these kinds of occurrences,water management works.A basic understanding of how your irrigation system works can help you notice an irrigation break before the plants start dying and you're faced with a skyrocketing water bill. By using a Water Management Program each one of us can do his civil duty and save water, without having to change our entire life. The 59 homes that we surveyed saved close to 20 million gallons of water by the end of the drought.This means that there are 20 million gallons of water in reserve. Imagine how much water there would be in a reservoir if 65% of all water consumers saved 25% of their water use every year for 6 years.We're talking about millions of gallons of water!Without Water Management this water would have simply run out into the streets,down the rain gutters into the bay and would have served no purpose whatsoever.As you look at our percentage sheets and graphs you will notice that water use is high in the summer and low in the winter.By barely irrigating in the winter,our clients were able to create a small scale reserve on their own. A balance is achieved in winter that allows for more water use in the summer. Even when they usied more water in the summer our clients were still able to keep their average percentage of consumption below what most districts were asking year round. Our percentages show that Water Management plays an important role in water conservation.Through a basic understanding of how to use water properly, the savings will be better every year. 230 HOW TO READ OUR FORM This document shows the percentage of water saved per year,and the average savings for each client.Our percent- ages are compared to the base year and averaged to find the total percentage of savings for each client. A. The client's name and address. l ` Robert McCormick 2945 Deer Meadow Dr. r , V Peroentage of Average Danville,CA 9450b Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year 807,912 ow 504,761 aw 37-% 34 % 1987 1988 Base Year 645,356 Gw 20 % 1989 530,833 Gry 34 % 1990 482,195 GPY 40 % 1991 480,109 ow 40 % 1992 B. The base year and the approximate total gallons of water used for that year. C. The approximate total gallons used for each year after the base year. D. The percentage of savings for each year as compared to the base year. E. The average annual savings of each year after the base year. To give you an idea of how this works, we have used the Robert McCormick family in Danville as an example. In 1987 (his base year), he and his family used 807,912 gallons, and in 1988 he and his family used 504,761 gallons. The water use in 1988 shows a 37% savings from 1987. In 1989 his family used 645,356 gallons, a 20%savings from 1987. In 1990 his family used 530,833 gallons, a 34% savings from 1987. In 1991 his family used 482,195 gallons,a 40%savings from 1987. In 1992 he and his family used 480,109 gallons,a 40%savings from 1987. If you add up all of these savings up and divide by 5(the total number of years being compared to 1987), you will see that the average percentage of savings for all five years is 34%. i ' 231 �T Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year �'7 a GPY !q Gi- GPY 41 . % 19 1988 Base Year GPY % 1989 GPY % 1990 GPY 1991 GPY 1992 :2 �t r The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971•Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544•St.Ltc.#04394 1 232 Percentage of Average ' 4_ Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year 3 (0 GPY Q7/3/(� GPY 19�L 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 GPY 1990 $? ,k GPY a5_0/6 [� t1-�991 -/q /'72 GPY % 1992 4.1d .r EejZQ Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year IRC)q (V-7 GPY �lG-7S2o2 GPY % 19IL-L_ 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 Q'7a o(09 GPY 1990 O( GPY A_% 1991 ' 1`7`7022 GPY 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord.CA 94527-0971 9(510)680-4544•St.Lic.#04394 233 Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year 5-o4 GPY c' % _°lo 19„$z_ 1988 Base Year MCI S GPY °lo 1989 ':�a 1 Sq \ GPY. -2/6 1990. 1991 a46"747 GPY _°lc 1992 ' Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year L/2 11-5-7 GPY GPY r 19-jQ_ 1988 Base Year GPY °lo 1989 GPY olo 1990 X92470 GPY !:z % 1991 J g�Q a GPY % 1992 ' The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971•Concord,CA 94527-0971• (510)680-4544•SL Lic.#04394 234 ao mr�ncL. pa �.�rc. Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year �Q 125 Q GPY �� �� I GPY G� % 19g`Z 1988 Base Year 64 e 3 i 3 GPY % a 1989 q �© 1'701 GPY //�� 1990 49 350'7 GPY 1991 GPY 1992 t`sA adnc_f Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year 44247 9 GPY ��vtlll� GPY ��% -1C�0/6 192 1988 ' Base Year GPY % 1989 GPY 1990 GPY % 1991 GPY 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971•Concord,CA 94527-0971 •(510)680-4544•St.Lic.#04394 , 235 VII gild--r ala 12&�. Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY Q5-19,3Q GPY % % 19 � 1988 Base Year IWY44)*7 GPY _L1112% 1989 GPY 1990 GPY 1991 GPY r1992 Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year 1 GPY GPY o/o 19�_ 1988 Base Year GPY % 1989 GPY o /o I 1990 GPY 1991 X742 GPY 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971•Concord, CA 94527-0971 •(510)680-4544•St.Lic. #04394 236 Percentage of Average '?f1cU:4L „34 Savings Annual Savings Approx. Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year oZS1 GPY C7e)0 j(. GPY 19-2:;p 1988 Base Year rp7ep �2& GPY -*CL% 1989 6��Qq GPY 1990{ �. GPY % 1991 GPY 1992 Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx. Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year �t7V GPY a1&C)2j GPY )2 % 19-M 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 GPY 1990 GPY % 1991 GPY 1992 79ze Happy Gardener 9 P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971• (510)680-4544•St. Lic.#04394 ' 237 Percentage of Average o_, Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY 25713 4.j-,-7 GPY 1_1 0 °0 19 � 1988 Base Year GPY 310 ojO 1989 GPY _ojo 1990 GPY ojo 1991 GPY i 1992 n1 t LA .d" IL i 7.1� Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx. Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY 3 GPY ojo °jo �a5� .3 f o 19-E7_ 1988 1 Base Year GPY ojo 1989 GPY ojo 1990 GPY ojo 1991 GPY °jo 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971• (510)680-4544•St.Lic. #04394 238 Percentage of Average qcj-�; Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year 44n( IT GPY GPY % fs % 19�cL 1988 Base Year GPY % 1989 GPY 1990 13C,0 GPY LaL- 1991 GPY % 1992 a 1 r Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year L� 1 GPY pQ13T7q T GPY 19 8•� 1988 Base Year at)9'7 2'p Gam % 1989 GPY 1990 GPY 1991 GPY 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 •(510)680-4544•St.Lic.#04394 ' 239 5)r Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year '7 733-x' GPY :!�-a99 71 GPY 31 oro '34% 19-E�;' 1988 Base Year 4613 a'7 GPY y��oro ' 1989 �9hsa► GPY oro 1990 GPY 1991 GPY oro 1992 Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY GPY o 0 aao�s� ��r�s -l�ro �/o 19j�z 1988 Base Year GPY oro 1989 X 13 n:3 A GPY _oro 1990 1A2��7` GPY _oro 1991 GPY 1992 ' The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544•St.Lic.#04394 240 ' Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY a );g 45q GPY 19-2Z 1988 Base Year aqV&I GPY 1989 d5a77o4 GPY 1990 ( $23 Ag' GPY A5_0/6 1991,A, GPY % 1992 Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year 14�0 aa s GPY 17R 119 1 GPY 19�_ 1988 Base Year '�� (0(a I9 GPY 1989 GPY 1990 GPY 1991 GPY 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544•St. Lic. #04394 , ' 241 Percentage of Average !aj,k_ k- Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year &17C)l c GPY ��'?~ ��y GPY _ Iz % 19-LL 1988 Base Year 3 n-,rd GPY % 1989 C-•��$�?� GPY d 1990 z/8at95 GPY % 1991 4?() 1 DCj GPY 40—% 1992 -�� ►�� ewe-/-„ Percentage of Average !e Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year h +T`J`o2'�12f GPY GPY % -4% 19 1988 Base Year GPY % 1989 GPY 1990 GPY, 1991 GPY _% 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O. Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544•St. Lic.#04394 242 , Percentage of Average 1QcL Z,a.4ziL- Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year Gj`�1 GPY 34 _t e� GPY _% ei�% 19_81z- 1988 Base Year ly, iZ!7-jQ0 GPY % 1989 GPY % 1990 GPY 1991 GPY 1992 e4vel'- '21,55n Percentage of Average !&L.,,L-.-i le— Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year �aa GPY �ja�-� -G3 GPY 19.a--7- 1988 Base Year GPY % 1989 GPY 1990 GPY % 1991 GPY % 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971•Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544•St.Lic.#04394 243 Axa Vic-La C.4 Percentage of Average Q) L Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year �a776>c2� GPY 441 qFC) GPY 2 % 19-?,-7- 11988 Base Year GPY 0/6 1989 GPY 1990 GPY 1991 GPY 1992 �� t�ln ld,_; tNsfdc�.►a c, Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx. Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY GPY % 19-9-L_ 1988 Base Year GPY ofo 1989 - GPY 1990 GPY 1991 GPY o at'7J 81'7 �—/o 1992 r 1 The HappK Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 9 (510)680-4544•St.Lic. #04394 244 Percentage of Average , 2)4 CL Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY GPY % 19�j- 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 GPY 1990 GPY 1991 oZ 13'77 n GPY 1992 Percentage of Average Q 14r4j.a.&j 4t Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year C l4_ GPY GPY % 19- 1988 Base Year GPY % 1989 GPY % 1990 5f6RJC)I GPY 1.991 320649 GPY 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord.CA 94527-0971 •(510)680-4544•St.Lic. #04394 245 I Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year i?G� 34_19S�S� GPY -82% ?�I % 1988 - `- Base Year GPY % 1989 GPY 1990 GPY 1991 GPY 1992 32 Sz-0 y�,�� �r, Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY '/ GPY o % 19'2-7- 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 GPY 1990 GPY 1991 GPY % 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971•(510)680-4544•St.Lie.#04394 246 J,Q,IA3f--nc.'E- jAkj kC,<" I Percentage of Average -j le Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY 6Zy-;2.—�!7 GPY 46 _% 4 19 1988 Base Year GPY 4q % 1989 , GPY 1990 GPY 1991 GPY % ' 1992 F-fid r�4n�-/tel Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year (p'1!; GPY {.•r�) GPY % 33% 19-JiL-L 1988 Base Year .q.ja� /n� GPY _% 1989 'Ts 3 ►`7 GPY 1990 ?47,�7GPY % 1991 4� •?aa.. GPY % 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971•Concord,CA 94527-0971 •(510)680-4544•St.Lic. #04394 1 247 Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year 1 GPY I S �O 1 GPY % t % r! 19-'a 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 GPY j 1990 GPY 1991 GPY % 1992 Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY GPY o 0 1 19,E 1988 Base Year a 3 / GPY % 1989 1'71 aIre GPY J-91-0/6I '/1990 14q 7 ell,n GPY 1991 j�1 F4 GPY 1992 1 The Happy Gardener•P.O. Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544•St.IAc.#04394 248 �`�L[.��Y rr..f n�• Percentage of Average 1 t Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY `a�c GPY �% 19� r 1988 Base Year GPY % 1989 GPY % 1990 GPY % 1991 GPY % 1992 r v T WI'I�1,24-. 5k. Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY 1 l� GPY - 19 19-9j- 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 GPY 1990 GPY % 1991 GPY % 1992 The Happy Gardener 9 P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971•(510)680-4544•St.Lic.#04394 , ' 249 Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year Qr7C �� GPY GPY % )!� t 19S{Z 1988 Base Year GPY % ' 1989 GPY % i 1990 =g'S,? GPY r 1991 e205?eI6)? GPY 1992 Percentage of Average uaAn"j Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY GPY % o/6 19—qLL— 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 GPY 1990 /n�(a4-/q GPY % 1991 GPY % 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 •(510)680-4544•St. Lic.#04394 250 Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year , 126n i n) GPY A40f'19 GPY 'al % "4 192 1988 Base Year (a4aTC)9 GPY 1989 15"7.x'7 GPY 3ai 1990 I a stf,QS- GPY % 1991 /ps-31-2 GPY —% 1992 arm___Y11crr�c� � Percentage of Average I i' Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year 3*2/ GPY GPY % 19 1988 , Base Year GPY 1989 GPY % 1990 �aY 199-1 , 3603a1 GPY _4—% 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971• (510)680-4544•St.Lic. #04394 251 Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx. Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year �L3�C9 GPY 5f6U7F�I� GPY -3f L% 47 % 19 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 '!yIQ GPY 47-% 1990 2-334'2Q GPY 1991 GPY % 1992 l 7 � � Percentage of Average Inv►1 tV-- Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year 3317917 GPY o 0 GPY �?�a �_/o 1988 Base Year GPY a/o 1989 GPY % 1990 GPY 1991 GPY 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971•(510)680-4544•St.Lic.#04394 252 (' 117 1,6Gou2 L CL. Percentage of Average b arw i 1 1i_ Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year , 433 &a 3 GPY GPY 19g j_ 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 GPY 1990 GPY % 1991 , 1+1195S GPY 1992 n 6 sc 4- 4a.cla_ Percentage of Average `�►7a..v`i 1!�. Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY J(p( rGPY 19-?!7- 1988 Base Year 11?30 GPY 1989 GPY % 1990 GPY % 1991 , GPY % 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 •(510)680-4544•St. Lic.#04394 , 253 1 =j zo L QrL riQ eC. Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year ck-pa4 r7. GPY 1! - ] GPY 19-*Z 1988 Base Year -_- :43 GPY 1989 447/610 GPY �ofo 1990 17 99 GPYofo 1991 GPY % 1992 1 0 l2:2-';-_ 01 fit. Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY GPY o 0 19�_ 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 GPY o o 1990 GAY 1991 ar�5�0`73 GPY — % 1992 r The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544•St.Lie.#04394 254 Percentage of Average , Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year �KLO/u1S[/ GPY _ GPY % 19- 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 GPY 1990 &:3 GPY .)6 % 1991 19 q-gD GPY 5 % 1992 Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year I/.,0U+7 GPY GPY 0/6 19�Q 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 GPY 1990 1-746,62-7 -7_(7 / GPY 1991 1 RS3:2:�g GPY 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O. Box 27971 9 Concord,CA 94527-0971•(5 10)680-4544 St.Lic. #04394 255 A., an,� Percentage of Average JAIL-t L k4� C XII=(4 Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY `J Q GPY �� % % 19 � 1988 ' Base Year GPY % 1989 GPY % 1990 4/,-5— GPY _% —1 1991 lr 1 GPY A—q-21- 1992 1 Q SA kH Percentage of Average IA-Wkull eq-LiL& Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY GPY o��� r!9 33'Co3 ���° &—.1. 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 GPY o �o 1990 GPY 1991 GPY 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 0(510)680-4544•St.Lic.#04394 256 Percentage of Average , Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year r ZR?SG1 GPY GPY % 19 19„gL 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 GPY 1990 GPY 1991 1sa 4�Cr,r GPY 1992 ��.•�-ter � �.�r4s_r Percentage of Average iA-WOAAA= arylaryljk Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year Q4Q 141 GPY GPY 19ZL 1988 Base Year 23aZ/L Q GPY 1989 i 'fl-r1--7Cjs GPY 1990 j"75' '03- q GPY % 1991 i 8;2 GPY 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971• (510)680-4544•St.Lic. #04394 257 Percentage of Average 14761K4-I-; - 02Cf J4 Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the ' Used Per Year Base Year Base Year -1TaZ.(en GPY �oQ GPY �% 19_2:7- 1988 Base Year ?��(��3 GPY 10 /6 1989 I q. L GPY —432% 1990 GPY r 1991 ta',!�-14 GPY 46 % 1992 ff Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year � GPY GPY o p M19-9-L 1988 Base Year GPY % 1989 GPY 1990 GPY % 1991 1 GPY -/0 1992 ' The Happy Gardener•P.O. Box 27971•Concord,CA 94527-0971 •(510)680-4544•St.Lie. #04394 258 Percentage of Average , Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year i1n�7l`1�-7`f' GPY ' 23a-)q GPY .Llu 19-g= 1988 Base Year a- ,�Q 9 1)? GPY --% 1989 QE1 p GPY % 1990 GPY �Q 1991 ?3a %9 GPY 1992 Z'Qiq nc,C�E 7Q-j- ,r4by g- cle, .ff Percentage of Average Ut�2.(t+ -4- ecad Savings Annual Savings Approx. Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY GPY % 19� 1988 t Base Year GPY % 1989 GPY 1990 GPY 1991 9 !` GPY % 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O. Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 •(510)680-4544•St. Lic. #04394 259 �A.�0- 5 r, ,Qo_s 1r�S."Pt . Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the ' Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY GPY % 19 _ 1988 Base Year GPY % 1989 1 GPY % 1990 1s9 t a9 GPY % 1991 li -1 J~0-70 GPY 1992 (noQrLc "w l aO Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year 3 +7 GPY GPY % Co _% 1988 Base Year o29 X3 '8 GPY 1 1989 GPY _% 1990. �-333 3)?�7 GPY 1991 B o g(!)1 0 GPY ' 1992 The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord, CA 94527-0971•(510)680-4544•St.Lic.#04394 260 Percentage of Average Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY i 3 "t j . GPY 19� 1988 JL--./., Base Year 13 �94L:Z GPY J_2 1989 tS-Z ai.OD GPY % 1990 �Q :7F'b GPY % 1991 3�j 4l / GPY 1992 I J Percentage of Average 410-ak errf-f—�. Savings Annual Savings Approx.Total Gallons Compared to the Compared to the Used Per Year Base Year Base Year GPY GPY 19-,j— 1988 Base Year GPY 1989 GPY % 1990 , GPY 1991 ' L�14 GPY % 1992E , The Happy Gardener•P.O. Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 •(510)680-4544•St.Lic. #04394 1 1 i 1 1 i 1 1 i i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 263 �� rr it �t it ,r el oul it rr i� �.r �i it �t 264 I "The kiss of the sun for pardon, The song of the birds for mirth. ' I am closer to God's heart in the garden Than anywhere else on earth." i 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 265 ' The Benefits of Following Our Irrigation Schedule Our irrigation schedules allow home owners to take an active role towards solving their irrigation dilemma. It offers them the opportunity to learn more about their watering habits by practicing management techniques in their own yards.With the schedule in their hands,our clients can eliminate the guess work when it comes to setting their automatic irrigation clocks.Our schedule prescribes the correct amount of water the lawn and landscape needs to stay healthy without producing unnecessary runoff. We've even made the schedules easier to follow by telling you which days to run your system. Clients have the freedom to change their irrigation schedule with the changing seasons. They feel good about saving water while at the same time protecting their investment, the landscape. ' Unfortunately,we've found that too many people water their yard every day or every other day with little to no thought as to how to irrigate properly.In dealing with the public the main complaint I've heard is that there is little to no resource for outdoor water management.These schedules were designed to offer a resource ' for precisely this type of information. Before clients can understand how an irrigation schedule works,they must first know what type of sprinkler ' syst' m they have. Then they match their irrigation type to the schedule and set their automatic clock accordingly.If clients have trouble identifying their sprinkler types,then a professional gardener can easily assist them. Our schedules are designed with these types of sprinklers in mind; 1) pop-ups, 2) rainbirds (impacts), 3) single and multiple rotaries. Sometimes people look for water management information without knowing what kind of irrigation system they have.This often results in the person receiving the wrong advice and watering either too much or not enough. I've seen home owners water exactly the same way for May as they would for August without compensating for the temperature changes.Armed with these bad watering habits most people water more rather than less.Our schedules are designed to work with the changing temperatures in Contra Costa County. During the rainy season we need to water less and during the dry season we need to water more.In January, and February we turn off our automatic irrigation clocks and operate them manually if needed at all. In March,April,and May water usage increases and in July,August, September, October water usage peaks. It winds down to a trickle in November and December. Guidelines During Heat Waves There are certain days,during heat waves for instance,when extra watering time is required. At that time, these instructions are to be followed: "When temperatures exceed 95°,water your yard for one cycle to replace the water it lost through transpiration". This guideline helps to protect your yard during heat waves while it cools your nerves—You don't need to hit the panic button and overwater. Adding minutes to your watering time wastes less water than adding days. When are the best times to water? Watering during the wee hours of the morning is more beneficial for these reasons: 1. You receive better pressure because the system is running at an optimum. 2. It slows down the reproduction of fungi and mold. ' 3. It stops grass and leaf burn caused by water magnifcation. ' The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Lie.#04394 266 , 4. It keeps humidity down around the yard. ' 5. It allows the high traffic areas to dry out. Watering while the sun is out causes a percentage of water to transpire;lose water by evaporation.It can also cause leaf burn. We recommend splitting your water running time into thirds.For example,the instructions may read, "Run , pop-ups for 24 minutes (3, 8 minute intervals) three times weekly, Sun., Tues., and Fri.". Water the first interval at 1:00 am, the second interval at 3:00 am, and the third interval at 5:00 am. Watering for a brief period three times during the night simulates a long, slow rain. This allows the soil to absorb the moisture and eliminates run-off. Which is more efficient, a long slow rain that allows the rain to penetrate the roots or a downpour that doesn't penetrate the roots? 1 For the purpose of this report, we refer to "the landscape" as all the plants, shrubs, ground cover and trees in the yard,excluding the lawn. Many landscapes suffer from over watering. Our program has shown that , clients who followed our schedule found that landscapes do very well with one weekly watering during the growing season and twice weekly waterings during the summer.Landscapes can survive without water a lot longer than turf can. A great deal of water can be saved in the landscape areas and thereby allotted over to , the turf if necessary. Drip Schedules ' Our schedules include drip irrigation.During the drought,drip became a very popular choice of irrigation. Home owners can cut their water use significantly by using a drip system.Although it is a great water saver, you must still know how to irrigate properly in order for the system to work. Dry spots ' Our philosophy is to fix an irrigation problem immediately rather than to abandon it.Dry spots are most often caused by sprinkler heads that are either broken, clogged, or out of adjustment. Solving the problem by ' watering longer is not practical. Instead, look for an insect or foreign object in the nozzle. Sometimes the grass around the nozzle is too high and obstructs the pop-up from rising above it. Sometimes adding a sprinkler head to the dry area solves the problem. ' i i i i The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 • St.Lic. #04394 ' ' 267 IRRIGATION SCHEDULE COMMENTS ' Our irrigation schedules run from 1986 through 1994. Below is an explanation for some of the changes we have made to our schedules over the years.As the drought continued our schedules became more sophisti- cated. The drought required that we give our clients more precise information so they could keep their lawns and landscapes alive. ' Aril 1986 April page 269 ' The first month our Water Management Schedules We introduced the idea of drip irrigation to our cli- were printed in our newsletter. ents.We divided our watering times into thirds.At this time we began the idea of watering once at 1:00 1987 page 271 am, again at 2:00 am, and then at 3:00 am. The beginning of the drought. November 1988 page 274 rFebruary 1987 page 271 We told our clients to turn their systems off for the Our first basic rules called"Things To Do In Case..." winter,if their yards had received 1-2 inches of rain. appeared in our newsletter.For example,that month Once the system was off we told them to go ahead we didn't get any rain for 13 days. So we decided to and manually water potted plants and plants under irrigate the whole yard rather than wait for the rain eaves. ' to do some of the work for us. April 1989 page 275 July 1987 page 271 We asked our clients to throw out their old watering We decided that it would be more practical to di- habits and start using our Water Management Pro- vide our watering rimes in half At this time we were gram- watering once at night and again in the morning. Example:For a 30 minute watering time,you would May 1989 page 275 water for 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes We split our irrigation schedules into Schedule A in the evening. and Schedule B. Schedule A was for clients who felt like they could get by with less water and Sched- November 1987 page 272 ule B was for clients who felt that their yards needed We started leaving our watering instructions on the more water. We also asked our clients to call us if back of our yellow service tags. they noticed any problems. March 1988 page 273 July 1989 page 276 We spent more time educating our clients on the We gave our clients a new drought schedule in ad- proper function of water in the yard. For example, dition to our regular schedule to make up for the how in some cases a lack of rain is a benefit to the unusually dry weather. The new schedule was for root system because it allows the roots to grow unusually hot days and the regular schedule was for deeper in search of water. normal days. April 1988 page 273 May 1990 page 279 We introduced a drought schedule for each irriga- We included another double schedule. This sched- tion station.We separated the lawn irrigation sched- ule allowed for less water at the beginning of the ule from the landscape irrigation schedule. month and more water once the weather got warmer. 268 ' July 1992 page 289 We gave more in-depth instructions to our clients Again we offered two schedules.We also included about what kinds of things to do in the yard to help basic irrigation rules. it survive the drought. ' August 1992 page 289 June 1990 page 280 We again offered two schedules to make up for the We recommended ringing the irrigation system.This unbearably hot weather. ' means keeping the grass blades cut low around the nozzle heads so they don't obstruct the water flow, December 1992 page 291 The drought officially ended and so did our survey. July 1990 page 280 We again gave our clients double irrigation sched- January 1993 page 292 ules. Even though the drought was over,our Water Man- agement Program continued. February, March, and April 1991 page 282 We spent more time educating our clients on irriga- March 1993 page 292 tion schedules and how they work. , Since we had no rain we decided to put in a March March 1991 page 282 back up schedule. We split our watering times even further apart to July 1993 page 293 ' allow for longer dryout periods between irrigations. We again offered two schedules and instructions on May 1991 page 283 proper use of equipment. ' We gave our clients double irrigation schedules. December 1993 page 295 August 1991 page 284 We put together a December "back up" schedule to ' make up for too little ram. We explained to our clients that watering every day is not the best way to keep a lawn or landscape March 1994 page 296 healthy. We explained that this may cause more problems later. This"backup"schedule was to be used only if there was too little rain. , December 1991 page 286 April 1994 page 296 , We talked about the proper way to water manually Our newsletter informed our clients in advance when and why sometimes we need to turn our automatic systems off. we would be feeding the lawns or landscapes so that they could water more efficiently, thus increasing , their drought awareness.We offered two schedules April 1992 page 287 to compensate for the hot weather. Our newsletter informed our clients in advance when ' we would be feeding the lawns or landscapes so that May 1994 page 297 they could water more efficiently, thus increasing We gave our clients two irrigation schedules,again, their drought awareness. to compensate for the lack of rain. May 1992 page 288 July 1994 page 297 We offered two irrigation schedules. We gave our clients double irrigation schedules once ' again. ' 269 die Hap r den r pJ � a e 1 . . i 1986 Irrigation Schedules t April July Hi, all you mad waterers...Guess only what they need, eliminating Your lawn sprinkler system should what it is time to stop watering and waste. be checked bi-weekly because it is ' man, LET'S IRRIGATE! mechanical and can get out of ad- Let's say that in Contra Costa justment. Statistics have shown that you County during April and May,the ' homeowners waste more of that temperature fluctuates between For the next 90 days it is favorable water than anyone.I know how we 650-850.You'd want to water your to water your lawns"every third love to sip on a beer and water the lawn 30-45 minutes every 5th day, day. Two days off, one day on and yard or how some of you want to depending upon your system. If add 5 minutes to your watering just water every day because if you you live on a hill,you may want to time.This should work on all lawns feel hot,then your plants must be water 10 minutes ori-=36 minutes except those that might have and 1 hot. off,repeatedly,3 to 4 times. If you irrigation problem. come across a dry area in your Well, let's change that attitude. lawn,hand water with a sprinkler. All you residential farmers should Let's learn how to be residential It is easier to water one dry spot have a manual aerator and a gar- farmers and control our watering than to turn on the whole system den hose sprinkler to deal with the like we control our diets.I'm going and waste all that water. dry areas.And man,use them!Re- to give you some simple watering memberno wateringbetween sum- ideas in the hopes they will save Established landscapes (not mer peak hours--11:00 AM - 7:00 you time, effort, and most impor- lawns) might need heavy irriga- PM. It will keep your water bill tant—money. tion every 15 days. Follow same lower and you will not get the water 1instructions for lawns.Remember, vapor syndrome which can cause Let's learn to water by tempera- plants like deep irrigation,not just diseases, sunburn and stress to ture and by the season, and not a little sprinkle here and there. your lawn. As always,if you have 1 what we've been told to do by every Lawns need more, landscape any questions,please contact THE Tom,Dick,and Harry.Plants start doesn't. HAPPY GARDENER. to expire their water when the ground temperature reaches 65°- If you are satisfied with your lawn 85°.At that time we will start irri- and you feel that your watering gating. It is also important to re- habits are good, stay with them! member that the longer dryout But always say to yourself,"Can I time between irrigations .will in- go one day less?" Let's remember crease your plant's root zone area. that less watering, now, means ' The ground dries, causing water deeper roots and a better fight levels to lower making those roots when the heat is on. If you have fight and go deeper for water. By any questions, just ask THE ' doing that,your plants will become HAPPY GARDENER. more drought tolerant and there- fore they will be on a diet and take "Better Care`Ifirough Integrated Pest Management" 270 ' 1986 Irrigation Schedules October December 1 This is the time of year to start We will water lawns once every 7 ' reducing irrigation time.Here is a days for 30 minutes and we will schedule for you to follow for the turn off all landscape water for the next 30-45 days: entire winter except for isotoma, For those who watered: which will follow the same sched- a) every day—now change that to ule as the lawns.Now watch your every other day T.V. weatherman. When Contra ' b) every other day—now change Costa County has received one that to 2 days off, 1 day on inch of rainwater we will shut all c) every third day—now change systems off,including lawns. that to 3 days off, 1 day on Keep the same amount of watering ' time. For those of you with special programs I will notify you for your changes. Landscape areas can be ' watered every 5th day. P.O.Box 27971 Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 St.Lia#04394 ' 271 r die �Ca a Bener ....................... p� ........... G 1 1 - 1987 Irrigation Schedules i 1 January IMarch July Hooray! Contra Costa County has Now we've gone 60 days into the Let's talk irrigation for July and 1 received its 2 inches of rainfall. year without watering, so let's go August. It is a pretty well known Now we can all save money by another 30. March doesn't have a fact that Contra Costa County will turning off our irrigation for the lot of rain but we do have low tem- receive its hottest temperatures 1 next 90 days,and I mean OFF.The peratures. Plants will expire their within the next 60 days. During only time you will water will be water at a slower rate which will this time we will be consuming the when I leave you instructions to do encourage deeper roots.If you feel most of our irrigation water, but ' soon one of our door tags. Now let's you need to water, call first. then again not wastefully. There remember we are responsible resi- will be two settings for you to dential farmers. choose from. For the Residential ' Farmer who is stretching his or May her irrigation water to the maxi- February Those of you whose clocks I've per- mum,follow this setting: 1 Well did you have your irrigation Tonally set—leave them alone. Water lawns every 4th day for off for the whole month? Your Those of you who are doing your own successfully, I'd like to give 15 minutes at 8:00 PM and then ' January water bill should be the water again for 15 minutes the lowest ever. If you think its not You the setting for May and June: Y 1—Irrigate lawns every 5th day, very next morning at 4:00 AM. such a big deal, ask your neigh- For landscape, water once a bors and see how much they wa- once that evening and again the `,seek for 25 minutes at 8:00 PM 1 tared duringJanuary, and I bet next morning. Put isotoma on a rye lawn schedule. Put all other land- and then water again for 25 min- your watering time was less. utes at 4:00 the next morning. We're going to enforce a basic scape on a ten day schedule. 1 2—Popups or standard sprinkler rule: During the winter months, heads need a minimum of 20 min- For Residential Farmers who feel we will water lawns for 30-45 min- they need more water,follow this utas onlyif we do not have rain utes running time. Impulse or ' birds need a minimum of 30 min- schedule: within 13 days.There is no reason •Water lawns every 3rd day(us- at antime to water the land- Utes running time, so let's all get Y away from this 5 minute watering mg the same procedure as above). scape during the winter since *For landscape, water every 5th 1 those plants have deeper roots. habit. � p day on a 20 minute schedule,night Isn't this fun. 3—In general, most yards went and morning. through this hot spell very well. i 1 . "Better Care?hrough Integrated Pest Management' 272 ' 1987 Irrigation Schedules 1 November December , We are going to enforce a basic Lawns—If you have pop-ups, All systems off! It's winter and rule:When daytime temperatures change the running time to 25 there is no need to waste the wa- , exceed 101°,water the lawn for 10 minutes and if you have impulse ter.All we need to do is remember minutes that evening. This is to or birds, change the running time the Golden Rule For Lawns:"If replace the water that your lawn to 30 minutes.Fingerheads need a 10 days pass without any rain has lost through transpiration. running time of 35 minutes. We during the month of December, Let's remember to keep your eye on will irrigate lawns every 5th day. irrigate Lawns Only for 30 min- your irrigation and check for such Put isotoma on the same schedule. utes. To control run-off, cut the things as clogs and adjustments. If it rains that week, then don't time in half and run it twice. Like ' irrigate. always, put isotoma on the same schedule." Remember, when the August Landscape area—The watering yellow tag says, "Water',be sure ' time is the same as the lawns,but to water because it is part of a Keep your lawn and yard watering instead we will irrigate every 10th treatment. schedule as is. If there is anyone day. Those of you on a hill and , having problems, please call im- those who want to control run-off mediately so we can correct it be- may want to cut the watering time fore the August summer heat is on. in half and run it twice instead.No ' Nighttime Watering. When the yellow tag says,"Water", , October be sure to water because it's part of Please take one day off ofthe land- a treatment. scape areas and leave the lawns as , is,for they will make their adjust- ments after the first rain. P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 St.Lic.#04394 ' 273 ?rieiippY Gardener RESTf3'RNTIAL 1N1'EG;RATE PEST MA3d1lGE 1988 Irrigation Schedule ' January April May All systems oft!The rains are regu- Due to drought,we have developed Follow the same April schedule. ' lar and the amount we are getting anew system for wateringthe yard. Continue to cut the watering time is going down deep.Check all pot- We will cut our time into 3 parts. into 3 parts. Those who prefer to ted plants, especially ones under- For example: if you water lawns using the clock's manual setting ' neath eaves to see if they need a a for 24 min, divide that by 3 and have the option of adding or skip- drink, then hand water them. Do water for the first 8 min. at 1:00 ping a day according to the condi- not waste water by turning on the A.M.,the second 8 min.at 2:00 A.M. tion of your yard. ' irrigation system. and the third 8 min.at3:00A.M.This allows our clay soils to absorb the water and eliminates runoff.Since ' February most people waterbetween 4-6 am, JUNE SCHEDULE these wee morning hrs.will allow Keep the system off! We made it you to receive greater water pres- through Dec. and Jan. without sure. Put isotonia on the same ' turning on the water,so let's do the schedule. Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 same for Feb. Remember to hand min.intervals)every 5th day. water those plants underneath the ' eaves.Water lawns for 20 minutes Run Impacts or Birds for 36 min. ONLY if a 13 day stretch passes APRIL SCHEDULE (3,12 min.intervals),every 5th without any rain.Turn offthe panic day. button! If your neighbor tells you Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 Run Single and Multi Stream to water,don't follow that advice. min.intervals)every 5th day. Rotors for 36 min. (3, 12 min. We're trying to get those roots down intervals)every 5th day. deep now,so we will have a better Run Impacts or Birds for 36 min. fight when the heat is on during (3,12 min.intervals),every 5th Water the landscape for 30 min. the summer. day. (3,10 min.intervals)every 10th day. Run Single and Multi Stream March Rotors for 42 min. (3, 14 min. Run drip 1-2 his.every 10th day. ' February's lack of rain allowed the intervals)every 5th day. ?be&at three apply ro Lwne only. lawn and landscape to put down Water the landscape for 45 min. deeper roots. Too many of you (3,15 min.intervals)every 15th turned on the irrigation unneces- day. sarily so let's try to break that habit before summer arrives.Wa- Run drip 1-2 hrs.every 10th day. ter lawns and isotoma for 25 min- Mw fim three apply to lawns only. utes every 8th day if we don't have rain. The landscape areas can re- main dry. ' "Better Can?hrough integratedPest Management" 274 , 1988 Irrigation Schedule JULY SCHEDULE September November ItturnedoutthatAugustwas cooler Follow the October Schedule. Be Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 than we expected.Hopefully Sept. wise;if it rains,don't irrigate until min.intervals)twice weekly. will continue the trend.Follow the 2 or 3 days afterward. When we ' August Schedule and if the cooler receive 2"of rain,we'll shut off all Run Impacts or Birds for 39 min. weather persists it's perfectly ok if the irrigation until spring. If 10 (3, 13 min. intervals), twice you choose not to water that one days pass without any rain, go weekly. extra day. Eliminate evaporation ahead and water the entire yard. Run Single and Multi Stream and water at night if you can. ,Rotors for 39 min. (3, 13 min. intervals)twice weekly. Water the landscape for 39 min. ' December (3,13 min.intervals)every 10th OCTOBER SCHEDULE day. The rainy season is upon us and it's Run drip 1-2 hrs.per week. now time to begin our Deep Root , Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 Program.Turning offthe irrigation The first three apply to lawns only. min.intervals)twice weekly. allows our plants to dry out and forces them to grow deeper roots as ' Run Impacts or Birds for 39 min. they search for water. Follow this (3, 13 min. intervals), twice weekly basic rule: If a 10 day stretch 'When daytime temperatures ex- passes without any rain,water the ceed 100°, water your yard for 8 Run Single and Multi Stream lawns for 15 min.If there's no rain Rotors for 39 min. (3, 13 min. for 20 days, water the landscape min. that evening to replace the , water it lost during transpiration. intervals)twice weekly, for 20 minutes. Water the landscape for 39 min. (3,13 min.intervals)every 10th ' AUGUST SCHEDULE day. Run drip 1-2 hrs.per week. ' Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 4Ue first three apply to lawns only. min.intervals)3 times weekly. Run Impacts or Birds for 36 min. , (3, 12 min. intervals), 3 times weekly, ' Run Single and Multi Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3, 14 min. intervals)3 times weekly. ' Water the landscape for 39 min. (3, 13 min.intervals)every 7th day. Run drip 1-2 hrs.per week. 7Ue fiat three apply to lawns only. , P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (415)680-4544 SL Uc.#04394 275 . 9ie Ha............... .... ............ X. ppy Gardener .......... . ...... .. .............. RE ...... ........... ............. .. ...... .. ..... ..... ........... ...... .. ........ .. .................... 5If]EN I* EO V. PEST M3liQAGEMB3�fT 1989 Irrigation Schedule January April May All systems offff! If a 10 day stretch Last April we began to cut our Choose and set your clock accord- passes without any rain,wateryour watering time into 3 parts. This ingly. The first schedule is for for lawns for 15 min.and if there's no yearwe'll dothe same.Forexample: those who want to continue rain for 20 days then water lawns If you water lawns for 24 min., stretching their water use a little for 20 minutes. If you're afraid to divide that by 3 and water for the farther and the second one if for go that 10-20 day stretch, take a first 8 min.at 1:00 A.M.,the second those who need to use a little more. ' shovel and dig up some soil.You'll 8 min. at 2:00 A.M.and the third 8 Call THG ifyou'd like us to set your find that it's full of moisture. The min. at 3:00 A.M. This allows our clock and ring your irrigation sun's warmth just isn't drying out clay soils to absorb the water and the ground like it did during the eliminates runoff.Most people tend heads. summer.Let's encourage deep root to water between 4:00-6:00 A.M. systems that will give the plants Youllreceive better pressure ifyou the edge they'll need if the drought water during the wee morning ?4" SCHEDULE 1 goes into its 3rd year and we're hours instead. In some cases you faced with consumption cutbacks. may have to run it manually. We urge our newer Residential Farm- Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 ers to abandon their old irrigation min.intervals)every 7th day. ' February habits and start to follow our Wa- ter Mgmt.Program closely.This is Run Impacts orBirdsfor 36 min. All systems offff! This allows the offered to you for free, and in the (3,12 min.intervals),every 5th ' plants to dry out and forces them to end will save your lawn and land- day grow deeper roots as they search scape. for water.If a 10 day stretch passes Run Single and Multi Stream without any rain,water your lawns Rotors for 42 min. (3, 14 min. ' for 20 min.and ifthere's no rain for APREL SCHEDULE intervals)every 7th day. 20 days then water the landscape for 20 minutes. Use some some Water the landscape for 45 min. "Gardening Sense" and create Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 (3, 15 min.intervals)every 7th similar conditions to live roots liv- min.intervals)every 10th day. day ing in the shade. Hang a soaking wet towel on a tree branch in the Run Impacts or Birds for 36 min. Run drip 1-2 hrs.every loth day shade. You'll be amazed that the (3,12 min.intervals),every 10th 7be Btst three apply to lawns only. towel barely ever dries,but it will day. dry out quicker than the roots be- cause it gets more air circulation. Run Single and Multi Stream Rotors for 42 min. (3, 14 min. See other side for May Schedule 2. March intervals)every 10th day. ' All systems off?If a 10 day stretch Water the landscape for 45 min. passes without any rain,wateryour (3,15 min.intervals)every 15th lawns for 15 min.and if there's no day- rain for 20 days then water the Run drip 1-2 hrs.every loth day. landscape for 20 minutes. 7%e at,t three apply to lawns only. 'Better Care Through IntcgmtcdPcst Management' 276 1989 Irrigation Schedule MAY SCHEDULE 2 JUNE SCHEDULE JULY SCHEDULE I Run Pop-ups for 18 min. (3, 6 Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 min.intervals)twice weekly. min.intervals)twice weekly. min.intervals)twice weekly. Run Impacts or Birds for 30 min. Run Impacts or Birds for 36 min. Run Impacts or Birds for 36 min. (3, 10 min. intervals), twice (3, 12 rain. intervals), twice (3, 12 min. intervals), twice weekly. weekly. weekly. Run Single and Multi Stream Run Single and Multi Stream Run Single and Multi Stream Rotors for 36 min. (3, 12 min. Rotors for 36 min. (3, 12 min. Rotors for 36 min. (3, 12 min. intervals)every twice weekly. intervals)every twice weekly. intervals)twice weekly Water the landscape for 36 min. Water the landscape for 36 min. Water the landscape for 36 min. (3, 12 min.intervals)every 7th (3, 12 min.intervals)every 7th (3, 12 min.intervals)every 7th day. day. day. Run drip 1-2 hrs.every 10th day. Run drip 1-2 hrs.every 10th day. Run drip 1-2 hrs.per week. , The hest three apply to lawns only. The first three apply to lawns only. The first three apply to lawns only. June July JULY SCHEDULE 2 ' Well be watering a little more of- July is one of our warmest months. ten this month.Remember to divide This time we can use a little more Run Pop-ups for 18 min. (3, 6 , your watering time into thirds.For water than lastyear,so again,there min.intervals)3 times weekly- example: If you're watering for 24 are 2 schedules to choose from. min.,water for 8 min.at 1:00 A.M., Start with Schedule 1 and switch Run Impacts or Birds for 27 min. ' the 2nd 8 min.at 2:00 A.M.and the to Schedule 2 when the days become (3, 9 min. intervals), 3 times 3rd 8 min. at 3:00 A.M. In some hotter.Help minimize evaporation weekly. cases you may need to operate your and receive the best pressure by Run Single and Multi Stream , clock manually. Minimize evapo- irrigating during the late evening Rotors for 30 min. (3, 10 min. ration and receive thebest pressure or early morninghours.Check your intervals)3 times weekly. by irrigating during the late lawn and landscape sprinklers for evening or early morning hours. adjustments.Call THG and we will Water the landscape for 30 min. If you cannot see your sprinkler check the system for you. (3, 10 min.intervals)every 5th heads then we must assume they day. aren't hitting their target areas. When daytime temperatures ex- Clean the sprinkler heads and cut ceed 95% water your yard for 8 Run drip 1-2 firs.per week. The first throe apply to lawns only. around them with your weed eater min. that evening to replace the to expose them. water it lost during transpiration. When daytime temperatures ex- ceed 95% water your yard for 6 ' min. that evening to replace the water it lost during transpiration. P.O.Box 27971 • Concord.CA 94527-0971 • (415)680-4544 • St~Lic.•04394 277 1989 Irrigation Schedule Au t September October � P This August we can give our lawns August was cooler than expected. October's cooler climate allows us more water than we did last year Hopefully Sept. will continue the to begin cutting back our water use and still remain within EBMUD's trend. It's perfectly fine to water so please follow the schedule as guidelines. I'm still coming across less if you can. To eliminate closely as possible. clocks that haven't been set.Call if evaporation, all irrigation should you need assistance. occur at night.When daytime tem- peratures exceed 950, water your OCTOBER SCHEDULE You must ring your irrigation yard for 8 min. that evening to heads. Ranging" is simply taking replace the water it lost during Run Pop-ups for 18 min. (3, 6 your weedeater and cutting the transpiration. min.intervals)twice weekly. grass around the sprinkler heads and giving them a ring shape.The Run Impacts or Birds for 30 min. heads on the edge ofthe lawn should SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE (3, 10 min. intervals), twice ' have a half ring and the heads in weekly. the lawn should have a full ring. The diameter should be approx.6- Run Pop-ups for 18 min. (3, 6 Run Single and Multi Stream 8" to allow the sprinkler head to min.intervals)3 times weekly. Rotors for 30 min. (3, 10 min. pop up without interference. intervals)twice weekly. Run Impacts or Birds for 27 min. ' When daytime temperatures ex- (3, 9 min. intervals), 3 times Water the landscape for 30 min. ceed 95°, water your yard for 8 weekly. (3, 10 min.intervals)every 7th min. that evening to replace the Run Single and Multi Stream day. ' water it lost during transpiration. Rotors for 30 min. (3, 10 min. Run drip 1-2 hrs.per week intervals)3 times weekly. The first three apply to lavas only. ' AUGUST SCHEDULE Water the landscape for 30 min. (3, 10 min.intervals)every 5th day. ' Run Pop-ups for 18 min. (3, 6 Run drip 1-2 hrs.per week. min.intervals)3 times weekly. The first three apply to lawns only. Run Impacts or Birds for 27 min. (3, 9 min. intervals), 3 times weekly. Run Single and Multi Stream Rotors for 30 min. (3, 10 min. intervals)3 times weekly. ' Water the landscape for 30 min. (3, 10 min.intervals)every 5th dey. Run drip 1.2 hrs.per week. The first three apply to lawns only. P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (415)680-4544 • St.Uc.#04394 278 ' 1989 Irrigation Schedule November December Turn your clock off for 5 days after All systems off. The rainy season ' a good strongrain.When our county and the cool temps will keep the receives 2"ofrain,we'll turn off the ground from drying out.Let's take clocks more frequently. However, advantage of this and save the ' when we leave you a yellow tag water for when we really need it. with instructions to water,then do Longer dryout periods between ir- so. Remember, overwatering en- rigations encourages our plants to ' courages rust in the lawns and grow deeper roots as they search mildews in the landscape. for water. Avoid making your grounds muddy. The only times ' you71 need to water are when we NOVEMBER SCHEDULE leave you a yellow tag instructing you to do so or if there's been a lack ' of rainfall. Run Pop-ups for 15 min. (3, 5 min.intervals)twice weekly. If a 10 day stretch passes without ' any rain,water lawns for 10 min- Run Impacts or Birds for 21 min. utes. If 15 days pass without any (3, 7 min. intervals), twice rain, water the landscape for 15 weekly- minutes. ' Run Single and Multi Stream Rotors for 21 min. (3, 7 min. , intervals)twice weekly. Water the landscape for 30 min. (3, 10 min.intervals)every 7th , day. Run drip 1-2 hrs.per week The first three apply to lawns only. 279 1 9ie ala PPY Gardzner EtESi13::€NTTAZ 1fi>TEGRA'PEi FEST M !li1 �RG:EMEZIT 1990 Irrigation Schedule January With the fear of drought for 1990 let's do it for another month. Re- very successful over the years. we must always conserve water member there's only enough water and we at THG make water man- to use and not enough to waste. In April, water lawns once on a 7 agement techniques one of our pri- day schedule.If temps exceed 82°, orities. Even though Dec. didn't water lawnsfor 6 min.that evening. bring rain, we won't need to irri- April Cutting our watering time into gate this month. The only times thirds allows our clay soils to ab- you'll need to water is when we We'll begin to water more fre- sorb the water and eliminates i leave you a yellow tag instructing quently this month. First, check runoff. you to do so or if you have potted your irrigation for clogged heads plants under some eaves. If you and target adjustments. Ring the start to panic,call THG.Remember, irrigation heads. Use your weed May longer dryout periods between irri- eater to cut around them and ex- gations encourages our plants to pose them. Call us whenever you The 1st irrigation schedule is for ' grow deeper roots as they search have a question concerning irriga- those who want to continue for water and due to the cold temps, tion.We're in your yard from sea- stretching their water use and the plants are absorbing water at a son to season,we know the location other one is for those who feel they much lower rate. of your plants, the type of irriga- need to water more. Choose one tion you have and our Water Man- and set your clock accordingly.Call agement Program has proven to be if you want us to set your clock. ' February All systems off' Jan. brought us MAY ,SCHEDULE 1 MAY SCHEDULE 2 some rain and hopefully Feb. will do the same.The only times you'll need to water is when we leave you a yellow tag instructing you to do Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 Run Pop-ups for 18 min. (3, 6 so after a lawn feeding. Let's con- min.intervals)every 5th day. min. intervals) twice weekly, ' Mon.and Thurs. tinue allowing our plants to grow deeper roots as they search for Run Impacts or Birds for 36 min. water. (3,12 min.intervals),every 5th Run Impacts or Birds for 30 min. day. (3, 10 min. intervals), twice weekly,Mon.and Thurs. Run Single and Multi Stream March Rotors for 42 min. (3, 14 min. Run Single and Multi Stream All systems off'February produced intervals)every 5th day. Rotors for 36 min. (3, 12 min. a considerable amount of rain and intervals) twice weekly, Mon. March is usually counted on for Water the landscape for 45 min. and Thurs. ' one or two storms. Plus, the lawn (3,15 min.intervals)every 10th fertilization and Pre-emergent day- Water the landscape for 36 min. application this month will require Run drip 1-2 hrs.every 10th day. (3,12min.inter sWonceaweek,Sat. two separate irrigations,at least 2 Tfie East three apply to lawns only. weeks apart.One good rain should Run drip 1-2 hrs.every 10th day. suffice for the landscape. I know The first three apply to lawns only. it's hard to keep the water off,but 10ettcr Carr ghrnugh Integrated Pest Manaacment' 280 ' 1990 Irrigation Schedule JUNE SCHEDULE July July is one of our warmest months "made up" schedules that won't ' so we can continue to expect high work.This one works if you follow Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 temps for the next 90 days. These it.Ringyour lawn irrigation heads. min. intervals) twice weekly, schedules will allow you to water I've seen too many dry spots de- ' Mon.and Thurs. the yard properly and help keep veloping. If you don't see the head your water cost down. We recom- than don't assume the water is Run Impacts or Birds for 36 min. mend that you try Schedule 1 for a hitting its target area. (3, 12 min. intervals. twice week and if you feel like you need ' weekly,Mon.and Thursmore water then switch over to Run Single and Multi Stream Schedule 2. Help minimize evapo- Rotors for 42 min. (3, 14 min. ration and receive the best water intervals) twice weekly, Mon. pressure by irrigating during the and Thurs. late evening or early morning. ' When daytime temperatures ex- Water the landscape for 42 min. ceed 95°, water your yard for 8 (3,14min.intervals)once a week, min. that evening to replace the August Sat. water it lost during transpiration. As you know, we're entering into Run drip 1-2 hre.every 10th day. one of our warmest months. The The fisc three apply to lawns only. Last month I came across common August schedule is designed to give irrigation problems that could have our lawns and landscape more ' easily been prevented or solved by water. following thesesimple procedures. If you or your gardener cannot do When daytime temperatures ex- , them,give us a call. Set your irri- ceed 95% water your yard for 10 gation clock according to the min. that evening to replace the schedule. I came across too many water it lost during transpiration. ' JULY SCHEDULE 1 JULY SCHEDULE 2 AUGUST SCHEDULE ' Run Pop-ups for 30 min. (3, 10 Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 6 Run Pop-ups for 30 min. (3, 10 , min. intervals) twice weekly, min.intervals)3 times weekly, min.intervals) 3 times weekly, Mon.and Thurs. Sun.,Tues.,Fri. Sun.,Tues.,Fri. Run Impacts or Birds for 42 min. Run Impacts orBirds for 36 min. Run Impacts or Birds for 42 min. (3, 14 min. intervals), twice (3, 12 min. intervals), 3 times (3, 14 min. intervals), 3 times weekly,Mon.and Thurs. weekly,Sun.,Tues.,Fri. weekly,Sun.,Tues.,Fri. ' Run Single and Multi Stream Run Single and Multi Stream Run Single and Multi Stream Rotors for 42 min. (3, 14 min. Rotors for 36 min. (3, 12 min. Rotors for 42 min. (3, 14 min. intervals) twice weekly, Mon. intervals)3 times weekly,Sun., intervals)3 times weekly,Sun., and Thurs. Tues.,Fri. Tues.,Fri. Water the landscape for 42 min. Water the landscape for 30 min. Water the landscape for 36 min. , (3, 14 min. intervals) once (3, 10 min. intervals) twice (3, 12 min. intervals) twice weekly,Sat. weekly. weekly,Mon.and Thurs. Run drip 1-2 his.per week. Run drip 1-2 hrs.per week Run drip 1.2 hre.per week ' 7%e test three apply to lawns only. The first throe apply to lawns only. 1be Sat three apply to lawns only. P.O.Box 27971 • Concord.CA 94527-0971 • (415)680-4544 • St.11c.#t04394 1990 Irrigation Schedule September October November August was cooler than expected October's cooler climate allows us Turn your clock off for 5 days after ' and it was a pleasure. Hopefully to begin cutting back our water a good strong rain.However,when Sept.will follow this pattern. If we usage so please follow the schedule we leave you a yellow tag with have some cooler days and nights, below as closely as possible. instructions to water,be sure to do ' simply water less. so. 1 SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE OCTOBER SCHEDULE NOVEMBER SCHEDULE Run Pop-ups for 30 min. (3, 10 Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 Run Pop-ups for 10 min. (2, 5 min. intervals)3 times weekly, min. intervals) twice weekly, min. intervals) twice weekly, Sun.,Tues.,Fri. Mon.and Thurs. Mon and Thurs. Run Impacts or Birds for 42 min. Run Impacts or Birds for 36 min. Run Impacts or Birds for 24 min. (3, 14 min. intervals), 3 times (3, 10 min. intervals), twice (2, 12 min. intervals), twice weekly,Sun.,Tues.,Fri. weekly,Mon.and Thurs. weekly,Mon.and Thurs. Run Single and Multi Stream Run Single and Multi Stream Run Single and Multi Stream Rotors for 42 min. (3, 14 min. Rotors for 42 min. (3, 14 min. Rotors for 28 min. (2, 14 min. intervals)3 times weekly,Sun., intervals) twice weekly, Mon. intervals)twice weekly,Mon and Tues.,Fri. and Thurs. Thurs, Water the landscape for 36 min. Water the landscape for 30 min. Water the landscape for 30 min. ' (3, 12 min. intervals) twice (3, 10 min.intervals)every 5th (3, 10 min.intervals)every 7th weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. day. day. Run drip 1.2 hrs.per week. Run drip 1-2 hrs.per week. Run drip 1-2 hrs.per week. The first three apply to lawns only. The first three apply to lawns only. The first three apply to lawns-only. When daytime temperatures ex- ceed 95°, water your yard for 8 min. that evening to replace the December water it lost during transpiration. All systems off'The rainy season is here so there's no need to use any ' extra water. The winter's cold temps and whatever rainfall we may receive will keep our soils from drying out. Remember, longer dryout periodsbetween irrigations encourages the plants to grow deeper roots as they search for water. Being responsible now will save your plants from having ' problems during the critical sum- mer months.The only times you'll need to water are when we leave you a yellow tag instructing you to do so after a treatment. Lets all hope for plentiful rain in Dec. ' P.O. Box 27971 • Concord.CA 94527-0971 • (415)680-4544 • St. Lic. #04394 282 1 1 rie ,`-&ppJGardene 1 1 1991 Irrigation Schedules January March Keep the water off. The only time As we enter into our 5th year of major storm is brewing just as the you'll need to water is when we drought, well find that one of our newsletter is being written. leave you a yellow tag instructing biggest challenges is the ability to , you to do so after a treatment. maintain our turf areas.Again,let Plants in pots or under eaves that me emphasize that the minimal April haven't been rained on may need a water we gave to our plants this Luckily,March turned out to be a drink. winter has definitely helped them very wet month and completely to develop those strong root sys- saturated our soils. Let's use this tems they'll need to depend upon to our advantage and avoid a rigid 1 February when the heat is on during the irrigation schedule for April. You summer. Lawns require more wa- will have 2 0 As you know we are entering into ter than other parts of the opportunities to water our fifth year of drought. You landscape and some of you might youryard and a 3rd option is avail- 1 shouldfeel confident that the mini- find it more economical to let your able to you. The Pre-emergent mal water you're vin to our application to the landscape dur- y giving y turf go for now and attempt to ing the first Hart of April will need plants this winter will help them to bring it back when the drought is develop a strong root system that over. However.you can maintain to be watered in. So will the Com- they will need to depend upon your turf areas during the pleteYardFertilization duringthe when the heat is on in the summer. drought,but only if you're commit- second half oirrigate a thimonth.Ifyou feel the need to rrird time, ted to following strict water Turn off the panic button!Remem- management procedures durine allow the running time to be for 30 minutes(3, 10 min.intervals).Set ' ber,just because your neighbor is the growing season and we will be watering, doesn't mean that you working with all ofyou very closely the intervals for 6:00 ll mid- need to and just because the soil is to help you save as much water as night and 4. A.M. Thiss aallows dry on top doesn't mean the soil is possible.Ifyou're used to following deeper saturation ion and eliminates runoff dry below.Check it out!Probe the our Irrigation Schedules,then in a soil 6"below the surface and you'll sense, the roots of your turf have be amazed how wet it is. already been primed and ready Inspect your irrigation.Turn it on, check to see if the heads are hitting for action. Again, we'll split our their target areas and unclog them We recommend that you water watering time into thirds but the your entire yard twice for 45 min- dryout periods in between will be if necessary. fling the irrigation heads.Take a weed eater and cut utes in 3, 15 minute intervals. For even longer to allow a deeper satu- example, water lawns and land- ration and eliminate runoff. For around each sprinkler head too ens scape for 15 min.at 6:00 P.M.,then example: water the 1st interval at ensure the water will be hitting its target areas. 1 at midnight and once again at 7:00 6:00 P.M.,the 2nd interval at 12:00 A.M.This method eliminates runoff A.M. and the 3rd interval at 4:00 and allows the water to penetrate A.M. deeply. When we're lucky enough ' to receive a good rain, keep the March can still bring us one or two water off. more storms. As a matter of fact,a 'Better Care?krougk Integrated Pest Management' 1 ' 1991 Irrigation Schedule May Y Each May we start off with two schedules.The first one is for those ' who want to continue stretching Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 min. Run Pop-ups for 18 min.(3,16 their water use and the other one is intervals)every 5th day. min.intervals)twice weekly, for those who feel they need to Mon.and Thurs. water a little more de endin u on Run Impacts and Single Stream p g p Rotors for 36 min.(3, 12 min.in- Run Impacts and Single Stream the rationing within your water tervals)every 5th day. Rotors for 30 min.(3, 10 min. district. Choose one and set your day. intervals)twice weekly,Mon.and clock accordingly.Call for an appt. Thurs. if you want us to set our clock. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 Y Y min. (3, 15 min. intervals) every Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 5th day. min.(3, 15 min.intervals)twice 1 Split your watering time into weekly,Mon.and Thurs. thirds to allow a deeper saturation Water the landscape for 45 min. and eliminate runoff.For example: (3, 15 min. intervals) every 10th Water the landscape for 36 min. water the 1st interval at 6:00 P.M., day- (3, 12 min.)every 7th day ' the 2nd interval at 12:00 A.M. and Run drip 2-4 hrs.per week. Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. the 3rd interval at 4:00 A.M. The first three apply to lawns only The first three apply to lawns only JuneJuly for 1 y o ch u es have e bee in n use Our s ed July kicks off the hot weather sea - many man Y Years and are compatible e sonwhe e temperatures often ' with clay soils. However, in some reaching 100 are not unusual.So cases you may need to add a little Run Pop-ups for 18 min.(3,6 min. giving some well deserved atten- intervals)twice weekly,Mon.and tion to our irrigation to make sure more or get by with a little less.A Y g pop-up is not the same as a single Thurs. that the system is working prop- or multi stream rotor,so be sure to Run Impacts and Single Stream erly is time well spent.Dry spots in match up your sprinklers up with Rotors for 30 min.(3,10 min.inter- the lawns and landscape are fre- the proper instructions. Call us if vals) twice weekly, Mon. and quently caused by common you have any doubts. Thurs• irrigation problems that can be solved almost immediately. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 Split your watering time into min. (3, 15 min. intervals) twice A dry spot on the lawn is often due thirds to allow a deeper saturation weekly,Mon.and Thurs. to a clo edo u Look for an and eliminate runoff.For example: p p p Water the landscape for 36 insect or foreign object in the water the 1st interval at 1:00 A.M., min- utes 1 (3, 12 min.)every 7th day. nozzle. Or, the grass around the the 2nd interval at 3:00 A.M. and nozzle is too high and obstructing the 3rd interval at 6:00 A.M. Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. the pop-up from getting above the grass blades. In many cases, the ' When daytime temps exceed 900, The fust three apply to lawns only pop-up is just out of adjustment you must water your yard for 6 and missing its target area. min. that evening to replace the water it lost during transpiration. ' P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 • St. Lic. #04394 284 1991 Irrigation Schedule Lawn acts ten to be only above thegT ound surface so it's Yely important that you ring the heads around each one 2-3" in di- Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 ameter in order to give it room to Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 min. get over the top of the grass blades. intervals)every 5th day. min.intervals}3 times weekly, Sun.,Tues.,and Fri. When impacts are out of adjust- Run Impacts and Single Stream ment they tend to just water point Rotors for 36 min.(3, 12 min.in- Run Impacts and Single Stream A and point B without watering tervals)every 5th day. Rotors for 36 min.(3, 12 min. the space in between and this cre- day. intervals)3 times weekly,Sun., ates an umbrella effect. Tues.,and Fri. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 In the landscape it's not uncom- min. (3, 15 min. intervals) every Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 5th day. min.(3, 12 min.intervals)3 times mon to find risers covered with , weekly,Sun.,Tues.,and Fri. ground cover that has twisted it- Water the landscape for 45 min. ' self around it. Pop-ups can be (3, 15 min. intervals) every 10th Water the landscape for 30 min. obstructed by a shrubbery tbat has day. (3, 10 min.)twice weekly,Mon. grown in front of it. Single and and Thurs. multiple stream rotors tend to Run drip 2-4 hrs.per week. Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. , have an umbrella effect like the impacts do so they need to be be The first three apply to lawns only The first three apply to lawns only adjusted. Their patterns should ' cross each other, for example ro- tary 1 should hit rotary 2 and vice versa. August We come across these things in your yards on a daily basis. So We all know that August is one of want to give it less... unless your make time to take a stroll through our hottest months.August's Irri- yard shows that it can survive it your yard while the sprinklers are gation Schedule is the same as and there aren't any dry areas. running and make observations. July's Schedule B.It is designed to When you see a dry spot,turn the Please call if you need assistance. give your lawns and landscape the water on and investigate.Ring the amount of water it needs to keep sprinkler head,clean it and get the , Each July we offer 2 irrigation them in the state of healthiness water back to where it belongs in- schedules. We recommend that which allows them to survive our stead of letting it run aimlessly. you follow Schedule A first and varied environmental impacts. ' when the weather heats up and Does a 10 minute summer rain your yard needs more water switch We see the same problems at the actually saturate anything? Does over to Schedule B. same places year in and year out. the ground really get wet? Com- They could simply be eliminated pare your irrigation schedule to a When daytime temps exceed 90°, by just following the irrigation long rain,so when you start water- you must water your yard for 8 schedule that's placed before you. ing at 12 slot and the last interval min. that evening to replace the It never fails to amaze me why so comes on at 8 nlot,it simulates an all water it lost during transpiration. many people insist on watering night rain.You tell me which one is their yard for 10 minutes every better. other day at 6:00 Am. The most ' useless schedule of all is watering Don't forget to call if you need as- every day for 4 minutes. I can un- sistance. We can help you decide derstand giving a little more water what kind of irrigation improve- than the schedule allows asks for ments your yard may need. , but I cannot understand why you'd ' 205 1991 Irrigation Schedule `:a > ......:: i lr. li te.......-. ::: ::.:.:::::::::. > .................. : ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::,:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::. ::::::::: :::::::.::.. ...............,: Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 min.intervals)3 times weekly, min.intervals)3 times weekly, min.intervals)twice weekly, Sun.,Tues.,and F'i. Sun.,Tues.,and Fri. Mon.,and Thurs. Run Impacts and Single Stream Run Impacts and Single Stream Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 36 min.(3, 12 min. Rotors for 30 min.(3, 10 min. Rotors for 36 min.(3, 12 min. intervals)3 times weekly,Sun., intervals)3 times weekly,Sun., intervals)twice weekly,Mon., Tues.,and Fri. Tues.,and Fri. and Thurs. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 Run Multi Stream Rotors for 42 min.(3, 12 min.intervals)3 times min.(3, 12 min.intervals)3 times min.(3, 14 min.intervals)twice weekly,Sun.,Tues.,and Fri. weekly,Sun.,Tues.,and Fri. weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. Water the landscape for 30 min. Water the landscape for 30 min. Water the landscape for 30 min. (3, 10 min.)twice weekly,Mon. (3, 10 min.)twice weekly,Mon. (3, 10 min.)every 5th day. and Thurs. and Thurs. 1 Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. The first three apply to lawns only The first three apply to lawns only The first three apply to lawns only September October ' Due to September's Indian sum- For now, continue following last mer, the schedule will remain month's schedule.When October's practically the same as last month. cooler climate kicks in, change The difference will be in the over to the above schedule. shorter running time. In the case of some cooler days and nights, ' simply water less. Setting your irrigation clock to come on at 3 separate intervals, ' 12:01 AM,3:00 Am and 5:00 Alin will allow the water to come on periodi- cally throughout the night therefore simulating alight steady rain. Remember, when you see a dry spot,turn the water on and inves- tigate. Ring the sprinkler head, clean it and get the water targeted back to where it belongs.These are very simple tasks but unfortu- nately there are those who just ignore this advice. Don't forget to ' call if you need assistance.We can help you decide which kind of irri- gation improvements you may need. ' The Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 St Lie. #04394 286 ' 1991 Irrigation Schedule November be v r 0 December ber off r clock Turn ou ckfr Tu o a least at 5 Face Th Y a e Facts. The winter's cold days after a good strong rain,but temperatures and the rains we make sure to water when our yel- Run Pop-ups for 12 min.(2, , (hope to)a min.intervals)twice weekly, receive will keep our soils low tag instructs you to do so. Mon.,and Thurs. from drying out. So. turn off all systems and operate your clock Run Impacts and Single Stream manually. Remember, longer Rotors for 24 min.(2, 12 min. intervals)twice weekly,Mon., Slroutperiodsbetweenirri tion and Thurs. actually encourages the plants to , grow deeper roots. Beim respon- Run Multi Stream Rotors for 28 Bible now will pay off during the min.(2, 14 min.intervals)twice summer months when watering is ' weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. more critical.The only time you'll Water the landscape for 30 min. be required to water is after w (3, 10 min.)every 7th day. complete a treatment and the yel- ' low tag instructs you to water it in Run drip 2 4 hrs.twice weekly. Other than that, use the garden The first three apply to lawns only hose to water your potted plants and those underneath the eaves. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i The Happy Gardener P.O.Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 • SL Lic. #04394 ' 287 r r die Hap Bene py G 1 1 1992 Irrigation Schedules January April Nov. and Dec. brought us little to operate your clock manually. The April's the month to inspect your no rain and Drought 92 is on the only required watering this month irrigation to get it primed for the horizon. Conservative water use is after your lawn feeding.Use the growing season.Turn on the sprin- now will pay off during the sum- garden hose to water your potted klers to notice which heads are mer when watering is critical. plants and those underneath the clogged with debris or missing Remember, longer dryout periods eaves. their target areas. Unclog them between irrigations encourages the and make the necessary adjust- plants to grow deeper roots. Overwatering robs oxygen and de- March ments. Then "ring the sprinkler stroys deep roots. Irregularities heads".Take a weed eater and cut 1 that you may come across are from Don't follow a rigid irrigation sched- a ring around each sprinkler head frost damage and not from a lack of ule yet.March can still bring us at to remove the grass that interferes least one ortwo more storms.Now's with the water flow of the nozzle. ' the time to make sure that your February Luckily, we received adequate ry irrigation is ready to operate at its y' q We ARE facing the possibility of a maximum. Is the clock running rainfall in March. Let's use this to � sixth drought year.So,remember, correctly. Check the valves. Are our advantage and avoid a rigid watering less during the winter the heads cleaned and free of de- irrigation schedule for April. ' helps the plants to develop those bris? Do they reach their target strong root systems they'll need to areas? Use the guidelines below for depend upon when the heat is on irrigating in April. during the summer.You can actu- Be sure to water your lawn ally say that you're "getting the when youreoeivethe lawnfeed- 1. The Pre-emergent application roots in shape for summer". ing and pre-emergent to the landscape during the first Turn off the panic button! Just treatments. If there's no rain at part of April will need to be wa- all during the month,turn on your tared in. because you see your neighbor watering the yard doesn't mean lawn pop-ups for 30 min. (3, 10 that you need to. Dry soil on top min. intervals), or the Rainbirds 2. The Complete Yard Fertiliza- doesn't mean the soil is dry below. and rotors for 45 min. (3, 15 min. tion during the second half of the Check it out. Probe the soil 6"be- intervals).Water the landscape for month will need to be watered in. low the surface and you'll be 30 min.if there's no rain in March. 1 amazed how wet it is. 3. If there's no rain and the weather warms up, you may need Overwatering robs oxygen and de- to irrigate the lawn a third time. ' stroys deep roots. Irregularities Run the system for 30 minutes(3, that you may come across are from 10 minute intervals).Set the times frost damage and not from a lack of for 6:00 P.M., midnight and 4:00 water.You may need to water the A.M. lawns and landscape once this month. Turn off all systems and ' P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Lic. #04394 288 1992 Irrigation Schedules 1 May Y The first schedule is for those who 1 want to continue stretching their water use.Choose one and set your Run Pop-ups for 18 min.(3,6 min. clock accordingly.Call if you want Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 min. intervals)twice weekly,Mon.,and us to set your clock. Replace the intervals)every 5th day. Thurs• batteries in your clock. Run Impacts and Single Stream Run Impacts&Single Stream Ro- Split your watering time into Rotors for 36 min.(3,12 min.in- tors for 30 min.(3,10 min.inter- thirds to allow a deeper saturation tervals) every 5th day. vals)twice weekly,Mon.,&Thurs. and eliminate runoff.For example: Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 ' water the 1st interval at 12:00 A.M., min. (3, 15 min. intervals)every min. (3, 15 min.intervals)twice the 2nd interval at 3:00 A.M. and 5th day. weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. the 3rd interval at 5:00 A.M. Water the landscape for 45 min- Water the landscape for 36 min- , utes(3,15 min.)every 10th day. utes(3,12 min.)every 5th day. Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. The fust three apply to lawns only The fust three apply to lawns only 1 June The schedule below i s designed ed to 1 make the water work forY ou. In some cases You may need to add a r little you might dis- cover bit more, r o Y g cover that you can get by with a Run Pop-ups for 18 min.(3,6 min. .little less.A pop-up is not the same intervals)twice weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. ' as a single or multi stream rotor,so be sure to match your sprinklers Run Impacts and Single Stream up with the proper instructions. Rotors for 30 min. (3,10 min.in- Call us if you have any doubts. tervals) twice weekly,Mon.,and ' Thurs. Split your watering time into thirds to allow a deeper saturation Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 min. (3, 15 min.intervals)twice and eliminate runoff.For example: weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. water the 1st interval at 1:00 A.M., the 2nd interval at 3:00 A.M. and Water the landscape for 36 min- ' the 3rd interval at 5:00 A.M. utes(3,12 min.)every 7th day. When daytime temps exceed Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. 901,you must water your yard The first three apply to lawns only , for 8 min. that evening to re- place the water it lost during transpiration. i r ' 289 1992 Irrigation Schedules 1 July 1 Y Whenis of c� i h outside, our most comm c Y concern always has to do on with dry spots in the lawns and ' landscape. How many of you have Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 Run Pop-ups for 21 min. (3, 7 sworn up and down and all around min. intervals) twice weekly, min. intervals) 3 times weekly, that you watered in your lawns Mon.and Thurs. Sun.,Tues.and Fri. and landscape properly and that yes,your sprinkler coverage is ad- Run Impacts and Single Stream Run Impacts and Single Stream equate but then later discovered Rotors for 36 min.(3,12 min.in- Rotors for 30 min.(3,10 min.in- that there was an irrigation prob- tervals)twice weekly,Mon.and tervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., lem after all. And once it was Thurs. Tues.and Fri. repaired, the problem was imme- diately solved. Here are some Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 things to look for.Please call if you min.(3,12 min.intervals)twice min.(3,12 min.intervals)3times weekly,Mon.and Thurs. weekly,Sun.,Tues.and Fri. need assistance. Water the landscape for 36 min- Water the landscape for 30 min- A dry spot on the lawn is often due utes(3, 12 min.intervals)every utes(3,10 min.intervals)once a to a clogged pop-up. Look for an 10th day. week. insect or foreign object in the nozzle. Or, the grass around the Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. Run drip 2-4 hrs.once weekly. nozzle could be too high and ob- structing the pop-up from getting The first three apply to lawns only The first three apply to lawns only above it.Or the pop-up could be out ' of adjustment and missing its tar- When temperatures exceed 900,water your yard for 8 min.that evening to replace get area. the water it lost during transpiration. Lawn impacts tend to be only 11/2" ' above the ground so it's very im- portant that you take your august weedeater and cut a 2-3"diameter ' "ring" around each impact. This There's no water to waste! Take shrubbery growing directly in will allow it the room it needs to get the time to check your lawn and front of a shrub head riser,there- over the top of the grass blades. landscape sprinkler systems. fore restricting the function of that Also, when impacts are out of ad- Make sure they're in adjustment riser.Relocate the riser and bring justment they tend to just water and hitting their desired target out it into the open between two from point A to point B without areas.If a head is clogged,look for shrubberies so it can hit the target watering the space in between. an insect or small object in the area it was designed to. nozzle.How to avoid dieback in the In the landscape it's not uncom- our irrigation.Take a We recommend that mon to find risers covered with lawn?Ringy g you follow ' ground cover that has twisted it- weed eater and cut a 4" diameter Schedule A first and then switch self around it. Pop-ups in the ring shape around each sprinkler over to Schedule B when the landscape can be obstructed by a head in the lawn so they can re- weather heats up. Stay closely to shrubbery that has grown in front main unobstructed and reach the schedules but if you think you of it. Single and multiple stream ABOVE the grass blades. Con- can tolerate a longer dry out period rotors should have their patterns tinue to cut the grasses high. Set than do it.What penetrates better? crossing each other, for example your lawn mower wheels to 5-5 all .A nice long slow rain or one big rotary 1 should hit rotary 2 and the way around. Keep your lawn downpour?For example,watering vice versa. mower blade sharpened because once for 10 min.is like a downpour the lawn needs extra water to re- but splitting your watering into 3 We recommend that you follow cover from a dull cut. well spaced intervals during the Schedule A first and then switch night is like simulating a long slow over to Schedule B when the In the landscape you may find a rain. ' weather heats up. P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Lic.#04394 290 , 1992 Irrigation Schedules . r .........:........::::::::::::::::;::::::::::::::::::: 1 Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 Run Pop-ups for 18 min. (3; 6 , min. intervals) twice weekly, min, intervals) 3 times weekly, Mon.and Thurs. Sun.,Tues.and Fri. Run Impacts and Single Stream Run Impacts and Single Stream r Rotors for 36 min.(3,12 min.in- Rotors for 30 min.(3,10 min.in- tervals)twice weekly,Mon.and tervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Thurs. Tues.and Fri. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 min.(3,12 min.intervals)twice min.(3,12 min.intervals)3times weekly,Mon.and Thurs. weekly,Sun.,Tues.and Fri. Water the landscape for 36 min- Water the landscape for 30 min- utes(3,12 min.intervals)every utes(3,10 min.intervals)once a 10th day. week. Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. Run drip 2-4 hrs.once weekly. The first three apply to lawns only The first three apply to lawns only r When temperatures exceed 921,water your yard for 1 cycle that evening to replace ' the water It lost during transpiration. 1 t be SeP m r e Was August hot enough for you?If , September follows last month's Run Pop-ups for 18 min. (3, 6 min. trend, you'll find that the Irriga- intervals)3 times weekly,Sun.,Tues., tion Schedule below will give and Fri. enough water to get through even Run Impacts and Single Stream Ro- the hottest days. In the case of tors for 30 min.(3,10 min.intervals)3 times weekly,Sun.,'fres.,and Fri. some cooler days and nights, use your good judgement to determine Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 min. how much(less)water to give out- (3,12 min.intervals)3 times weekly, side of the schedule. Sun.,Tues.,and Fri. ' Water the landscape for 30 minutes Continue to check your lawn and (3,10min.intervals)twice weekly. landscape sprinklers for clogs and Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. badly needed adjustments. Ring your irrigation.Take a weed eater The first three apply to lawns only and cut a 4" diameter ring shape around each sprinkler in the lawn When daytime temps exceed 920, so they can remain unobstructed water your yard for 1 cycle that and reach above the grass blades. night to replace the water it lost during transpiration. 1 ' 291 1992 Irrigation Schedules October November December For now, continue to follow last October's last minute rainfall was TURN OFF ALL SYSTEMS and month's schedule. Switch to the delightful. It gives us the opportu- operate your clock manually. The new schedule when October's cooler nity to turn off our irrigation rains and cold temps will keep our climate takes over, system and water on an as needed soils from drying out.Long dry-out basis. The November Schedule is periods encourage the plants to here for those prefer the co ve - grow deeper roots. The only time nnce of oneAlwaY Always follow the w 11 ask Youtoirri irrigate is after we watering intructions we leave ou completeTete a treatment and1 eave Y o u on the yellow tag after we've com- instructions on the yellow tag.Use pleted a treatment. the garden hose to water your pot- Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 min. ted plants and those underneath intervals)twice weekly,Mon.,and the eaves. Thurs. Run Sin Impacts and le Stream P g Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min.in- tervals) twice weekly,Mon.,and Run Pop-ups for 12 min.(2,6 min. Thurs• intervals)twice weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 42 min. (3, 14 min.intervals)twice Run Impacts and Single Stream weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. Rotors for 24 min. (2,12 min.in- tervals) twice weekly,Mon.,and Water the landscape for 30 min- Thurs. utes(3, 10 min.)once a week. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 28 ' Run drip 2-4 hrs.once weekly. min. (2, 14 min.intervals)twice weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. The first three apply to lawns only Water the landscape for 30 min- utes(2, 12 min.)every 101 day. Run drip 24 hrs.once weekly. The first three apply to lawns only 292 1 qhere Hap PY a den r .. ............ ..:.....:......... 1 1 1993 Irrigation Schedules , January April TURN OFF ALL SYSTEMS and FOLLOW ONLY IF MARCH April's the month to inspect your ' operate your clock manually. The DOESN'T BRING US ANY irrigation system and get it tuned rains and cold temps will continue RAIN: up for the growing season. First, to keep our soils from drying out. turn on all of the sprinklers and ' The only time well ask you to im- observe which ones aren't hitting :: .::::. ate this month is after we fertilize _ their target areas and then make g g ����``� mss'.<;'::::>: your lawn.Use the garden hose to 0 the necessary adjustments.Deter- water your potted plants and those Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 min. mine which heads are clogged with underneath the eaves. intervals),if needed. debris and clean them out.Finally, Run Impacts and Single Stream to remove the grasses that inter- Rotors for 30 min.(3,10 min.in- fere with the water flow of the February tervals),if needed. nozzle,take a weed eater and cut a ring shape around each sprinkler TURN OFF ALL SYSTEMS. The Run Multi Stream Rotors for 30 head.We refer to this as"Ringing recent rainstorms have completely min. (3, 10 min. intervals), if the Irrigation". saturated our soils.Use the garden needed. hose to water your potted plants Continue to avoid a rigid irrigation , and those underneath the eaves. schedule. Use the guidelines below for April Irrigation: ' March ■ Water the landscape areas after we apply the Pre-Emergent during Don'tfollow a rigidirrigation sched- the first part of April. ule yet—March can still bring us one or two more storms. In the ■ Water the lawn and the land- meantime,check to see ifyour irri- scape after we fertilize the entire gation system is ready to operate yard during the second halfofApril. at its maximum efficiency. Is the clock running correctly?Check the ■ In between, if the weather , valves.Are the heads cleaned and warms up you may need to water free of debris?Do they reach their the lawn again.Run the system for target areas? 30 minutes(3 10 min. intervals). P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 9 St.IAc. #04394 293 1993 Irrigation Schedules May June Let's not mistake the end of our The irrigation schedule is designed mainly caused by simple irriga- mandatory water rationing as an to make the water work for you.In tion problems that you can solve excuse to completely throw aside some cases you may need to add a immediately. The most common the water management principles little bit more,or you may discover problems are listed below. Please we've learned and practiced so care- thay you can get by with using a call if you need assistance. fully during these past drought little less.A pop-up is not the same ' years.Yes,we can loosen up a bit, as a single or multi stream rotor,so In the lawns: but please remember,there is still take care to follow the correct in- VA dry spot on the lawn is only enough water to use and not structions.Call us if you have any often due to a clogged pop-up.Un- enough to waste. doubts. screw the nozzle and remove the insect or foreign object that's We recommend that you replace When daytime temperatures blocking the water flow. ' the batteries in your irrigation esceed 90°, you must water your clock. Call if you want us to come yard for one cycle that evening to VGrasses around the nozzle out and set the clock for you. replace the water it lost during can get too high and obstruct the ' Splitting the watering time into transpiration. pop-ups and impacts from reach- ing above it, therefore restricting 11 thirds will help to allow a deeper P its flow. Toprovide adequate ate 1ea r- . .............................. saturation andeliminate runoff. K. ante,take your weedeater and cut For example,water the first inter- ....... �. .. .... valat12:OOA.M.,the second interval a23 diameter "ring"around each sprinkler. at 3:00 A.M. and the third interval Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 min. at 5:00 A.M. intervals)twice weekly,Mon.,and VIf an out of adjustment Thurs. sprinkler is missing its target Run ImPacts and Single e Stream area, simply take a screwdriver Rotors for 30 min. 3 10 aun in- and adjust thecr s ew onf h to o the tervals weekly,eekl Y Mon.,and nozzle ozz a whit e the water is running. Thurs. 1 Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 .when impacts are out of ad- Run Pop-ups for 18 min.(3,6 min. min. (3, 15 min.intervals)twice justment they tend to just water intervals)twice weekly,Mon.,and weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. from point A to point B without Thurs. watering the space in between. Water the landscape for 36 min- Run Impacts and Single Stream utes(3, 12 min.)every 5th day. Rotors for 30 min. (3,10 min.in- VOvergrown shrubs and tervals) twice weekly,Mon.,and Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. ground covers that encroach upon Thurs. lawns should be trimmed back be- Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 ' The first three apply to lawns only of hind the benderboard because min. (3, 15 min.intervals)twice they interfere with the flow of the weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. lawn sprinklers. Water the landscape for 36 min- utes(3, 12 min.)every 5th day. July �A dry spot can occur when there is too much distance between Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. Like it or not,a dry spot in the lawn two sprinklers.This is corrected by ' or landscape will occasionally ap- adding another sprinkler in be- The first three apply to lawns only pear when the weather is hot. tween the two. Don't let this cause you unneces- sary grief Take a deep breath and remember that dry spots are 294 1993 Irrigation Schedules 1 ds e 1 n ca In the a P . >`,: ♦ ou d covers that a { . �. <��`�` around wi d themselves a d riser twisted sprinklers end up obstructing the water flow. Cut the ground cover off of the riser. Run Pop-ups for 30 min. (3, 10 Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 min. intervals) twice weekly, min. intervals) 3 times weekly, ♦A shrub can obstruct sprin- Mon.and Thurs. Sun.,Tues.and Fri. kler performance by growing in Run Impacts and Single Stream Run Impacts and Single Stream , front of it. Simply relocate the Rotors for 42 min.(3,14 min.in- Rotors for 36 min.(3,12 min.in- sprinkler or shrubbery. tervals)twice weekly,Mon.and tervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Thurs. Tues.and Fri. ' ♦Single and multiple stream rotors should have their patterns Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 min.(3,15 min.intervals)twice min.(3,12 min.intervals)3times crossing each other: Rotary 1 weekly,Mon.and Thurs. weekly,Sun.,Tues.and Fri. should hit rotary 2 and vice versa. Water the landscape for 42 min- Water the landscape for 30 min- Each July we offer 2 irrigation utes(3,14 min.intervals)once a utes(3,10 min.intervals)twice , schedules. Start with Schedule A. week. weekly. If you need to irrigate longer, Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. Run drip 2-4 hrs.once weekly. switch to Schedule B.Split your watering time into thirds to allow a The first three apply to lawns only The fust three apply to lawns only deeper saturation. Water the I' interval at 1:00 A.M.,the 2nd inter- When temperatures exceed 900,water your yard for t cycle that evening to replace the , val at 3:00 A.M.and the 3rd interval water it lost during transpiration. at 5:00 AM. August The schedule below is designed to Why is irrigating during the wee fulfill your lawn and landscape's morning hours more beneficial irrigation needs. Have you ever than watering during the heat of Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., wondered why the watering times the day? For one thing, sunlight Tues.,and Fri. in the schedule are ALWAYS set evaporates the water too quickly. ' for 3 intervals? Think of it this Secondly, the water droplets can Run Impacts and Single Stream way— splitting your watering turn into tiny magnifying glasses Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min.in- tervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., times into 3 well spaced intervals . and cause leaf burn. Also, fungi Tues.,and Fri. , simulates a long slow rain, which are more active with water in sun- in the end,allows the ground to get light than with water and Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 saturated and helps to eliminate moonlight. min.(3,12 min.intervals)3 times , some of that runoff. Watering for weekly,Sun.,Tues.,and Fri. 10-15 min.every other day,is like Water the 1st interval at 1:00 A.M., Water the landscape for 30 min- simulating a downpour. There's the 2nd interval at 3:00 A.M. and utes (3, 10 min. intervals) twice not enough saturation time and the 3rd interval at 5:00 A.M. weekly. the plants appear to be wet on the When daytime temperatures ex- surface but in most cases are bone ceed 90°, water your yard for 1 Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. dry,down deep. cycle that evening to replace the The first three apply to lawns only ' water it lost during transpiration. k. P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Lic.#04394 ' 295 1993 Irrigation Schedules September October November i The Sept. Schedule will give your For now, continue to follow last Change the battery in your auto- yard enough water to get through month's schedule.When October's matic irrigation clock and then set the hottest days. In the case of cooler climate takes over, switch the time back an hour. Split your some cooler days and nights, sim- over to the new schedule. watering times into 2 intervals,we ply water less. Splitting your suggest 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. watering times into 3 well spaced intervals simulates n n .alo gslowral ......................................................................... 1: A M. h interval t 00 . rt the a Water 1st 1 A.M. d 3 «<: in at 0 an the 2 nd interval 3.0 e rd the 3 interval at 5:00 A.M. When you see a dry spot,turn the Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 min. Run Pop-ups for 12 min.(2,6 min. intervals)twice weekly,Mon.,and intervals)twice weekly,Mon.,and sprinkler(s) for clogs and adjust- Thurs. ments. Ring the sprinkler head, Run Impacts and Single Stream Run Impacts and Single Stream clean it and get the water targeted Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min.in- Rotors for 24 min.(2,12 min.in- back to where it belongs. Please tervals) twice weekly,Mon.,and tervals) twice weekly,Mon.,and call if you need assistance. Thurs. Thurs. When daytime temperatures es- Run Multi Stream Rotors for 42 Run Multi Stream Rotors for 28 ' ceed 951, water your yard for 1 min. (3, 14 min.intervals)twice min. (2, 14 min.intervals)twice cycle that evening to replace the weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. water it lost during transpiration. Water the landscape for 30 min- Water the landscape for 24 min- utes(3, 10 min.)once a week. utes(2,12 min.)every r day. Run drip 2-4 hrs.once we e l . -2 hrs once weekly. Y do 1 The first three apply tolawns only Th t The fire three apply to lawns only Y Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Tues.,and Fri. br Decem e Run Impacts and Single Stream ... �����.<�.. .... :��..,....'..;;.:. Rotors for 36mln. 3 12mi . in- . l tervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., We've provided a sch schedule u e f orthose Tues.,and Fri. who prefer the convenience of one. Run Pop-ups for 12 min.(2,6 min. When the rains finally come,turn intervals)once weekly,Thurs. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 min.(3,12 min.intervals)3 times P g off all systems and operate your Run Impacts and Single Stream Ro- weekly,Sun.,Tues.,and Fri. clock manually.Then the only time tors for 24 min.(2,12 min.intervals) we'll ask you to irrigate is when we once weekly,Thurs. Water the landscape for 30 min- leave you instructions on the yel- Run Multi Stream Rotors for 28 utes (3, 10 min. intervals) twice low tag after a treatment.The cold min. (2, 14 min. intervals) once weekly. temps and rain will keep our soils weekly,Thurs. Run drip2-4 hrs.twice weekly. from drying out. Use the garden Y Water the landscape for 30 minutes hose to water your potted plants (2, 15 min.)every 101h day. ' The first three apply to lawns only and those underneath the eaves. Run drip 1-2 hrs.once weekly. ' The first three apply to lawns only 296 ' qie Happr n r Ga de ey 1 ...... ............. 1 1994 Irrigation Schedules January TURN OFF ALL SYSTEMS and FOLLOW THIS SCHEDULE Continue to avoid a rigid irrigation 1 operate your clock manually. The ONLY IF MARCH DOESN'T schedule. Follow these guidelines rains and cold temps will continue BRING US ANY RAIN: for April irrigation: to keep our soils from drying out. 1. Water the 1andsca a areas after the garden hose to water your ath potted P we apply the Pre emergent during o d lantsand those undern e the firstrt a of April. the eaves. P P f Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 min. 2. Water the lawn and the land- intervals),if needed. scape after we fertilize the entire February yard during the second halfofApril. Run Impacts and Single Stream TURN OFF ALL SYSTEMS and Rotors for 30 min.(3,10'min.inter- 3.In between,ifthe weather warms operate your clock manually. The vals),if needed. up,you may need to waterthe lawn recent rainstorms have completely and landscape again. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 30 saturated our soils.Use the garden min.{3,10 min.intervals),ifneeded. hose to water Y our potted plants and those underneath tee es. March April Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 intervals),if needed. min. Don'tfollow a rigid irrigation sched- April's the month to inspect your Run Impacts and Single Stream ule yet. March can still bring us irrigation system and get it tuned Rotors for 30 min.(3,10 min.inter- another storm or two.In the mean- UP for the growing season. First, vals),if needed. time,check to see if your irrigation turn on all of the sp I'nklers and system is ready to operate at its observe which ones aren't hitting Run Multi Stream Rotors for 30 , maximum efficiency. Is the clock their target areas and then make rain.(3,10min.intervals),ifneeded. runningcorrectly?Check the valves the necessary adjustments.Deter- for leaks.Are the sprinkler heads mine which heads are clogged with debris andthen unscrew the nozzle clean and free of debris?Are they to clean them out. Finally, to re- reaching their target areas? move the grasses that interfere major storm is brewing just as the with the water flow of the nozzle, ' newsletter is being written. take a weed eater and cut a ring shape around each sprinkler head. We refer to this as "ringing the irrigation". The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Lic.#04394 , 297 1994 Irrigation Schedule May Y � .�... Werecommend that ou replace the batteries in your clock.Choose ' a schedule and set your clock ac- cordingly.The first one is for those Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 min. Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 min. intervals)every 5th day. intervals) twice weekly, Mon., and who want to continue stretching Thurs. ' their water use. Call if want us to Run Impacts and Single Stream Ro- come and set the clock for you. tors for 45 min. (3,15 min. intervals) Run Impacts and Single Stream Ro- every 5th day. tors for 36 min. (3,12 min. intervals) Splitting your watering time into twice weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. Run Multi Stream Rotors for54 min.(3, thirds. Water the first interval at 18 min.intervals)every 5th day. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 min. 12:00 A.M., the second interval at (3, 15 min. intervals) twice weekly, 3:00 A.M. and the third interval at Waterthe landscape for45 minutes(3, Mon.,and Thurs. ' 15 min.intervals)every 10th day.5:00 A.M. Water landscape for 36 min. (3, 12 Run drip 2-4 hrs.once weekly. min.intervals)every 7th day. The first three appy to lawns only Run drip 2-4 hrs.once weekly. The first three appy to lawns only ' July June E ach1 Ju weoffr2irrigation e Y The 1 irrigation schedule is designed sch edu1 es. Start with Schedule A. to make the water workrk for you. If you need to irrigate longer, ' is flexible enough so that you can switch to Schedule B.Split your increase or decrease the amount of Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 min. wateringtime into thirds to allow a water to use should the need arise. intervals)twice weekly,Mon.,and deeper saturation. Water the 1e1 Pop-ups are different than single Thurs. interval at 1:00 A.M.,the 2nd inter- or multi stream rotors. Can you val at 3:00 A.M.and the 3rd interval identifythe sprinkler es in our Run Impacts and Single Stream p y Rotors for 36 min. (3,12 min.in- at 5:00 AM. yard?Call us ifyou have any doubts. tervals) twice weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. A dry spot in the lawn or landscape Watering for a brief period three will occasionally appear when the times duringthe night allows the Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 g min. (3, 15 min.intervals)twice weather is hot.Don't let this cause ' soil to absorb moisture and elimi- weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. you unnecessary grief!Take a deep nates run-off. We recommend breath and remember that dry splitting your watering time into Water the landscape for 36 min- spots are mainly caused by simple thirds. Water the first interval at utes(3, 12 min.)every 5th day. irrigation problems that you can 1:00 a.m., the second interval at solve immediate] The most com- Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. y 3:00 a.m. and the third interval at mon problems are listed below. ' 5:00 a.m. The first three apply to lawns only Please call if you need assistance. When daytime temperatures ex- ceed 90°, water your yard for 1 cycle that evening to replace the water it lost during transpiration. The Happy Gardener•P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 0 (510)680-4544 • St.Lic.#04394 298 ' . 1994 Irrigation Schedule In the lawns: ' lawn to n h a s Ad so to l dry P ::::::::::::::.......:.::: : .....:........ .:.:::::.... often due to a clogged pop-up.U remove the h nozzle and e to e screw insect or foreign, object that's blocking the water flow. Run Pop-ups for 30 min. (3, 10 Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 ' min. intervals) twice weekly, min. intervals) 3 times weekly, VGrasses around the nozzle Mon.and Thurs. Sun.,Tues.and Fri. can get too high and obstruct the ' pop-ups and impacts from reach- Run Impacts and Single Stream Run Impacts and Single Stream ing above it, therefore restricting Rotors for 36 min.(3,12 min.in- Rotors for 36 min.(3,12 min.in- its flow.To provide adequate clear- tervals)twice weekly,Mon.and tervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., Thurs. Tues.and Fri. ante,take your weedeater and cut a 2-3"diameter"ring"around each Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 sprinkler. min.(3,15 min.intervals)twice min.(3,15 min.intervals)3times , weekly,.Mon.and Thurs. weekly,Sun.,Tues.and Fri. VIf an out of adjustment Water the landscape for 45 min- Water the landscape for 30 min- sprinkler is missing its target utes(3,15 min.intervals)once a utes(3, 10 min.intervals)twice , area, simply take a screwdriver week. weekly. and adjust the screw on top of the nozzle while the water is running. Run drip 2-4 hrs.once weekly. Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. The first three apply to lawns only The first three apply to lawns only , VWhen impacts are out of ad- justment they tend to just water When temperatures exceed 95o ,water your yard for 1 cycle that evening to , from point A to point B without replace the water it lost during transpiration. watering the space in between. VSingle and multiple stream VOvergrown shrubs and rotors should have their patterns , ground covers that encroach upon crossing each other: Rotary 1 lawns should be trimmed back be- should hit rotary 2 and vice versa. hind the benderboard because , they interfere with the flow of the lawn sprinklers. August VA dry spot can occur when there is too much distance between The schedule is designed to fulfill most cases are bone dry, down two sprinklers.This is corrected by your lawn and landscape's irriga- deep. adding another sprinkler in be- tion needs. Have you ever won- ' tween the two. dered why the watering times in Why is irrigating during the wee the schedule are ALWAYSsetfor3 morning hours more beneficial intervals? Think of it this way— than watering during the heat of In the landscape: splitting your watering times into the day? For one thing, sunlight VGround covers that have 3 well spaced intervals simulates a evaporates faster than moonlight. twisted themselves around riser long slow rain, which in the end, Sunlight causes water droplets to sprinklers end up obstructing the allows the ground to get saturated turn into tiny magnifying glasses water flow. Cut the ground cover and helps to eliminate some of that that may cause leaf burn. Water- off of the riser. runoff. Watering for 10-15 min. ing in the dark helps to prevent every other day,is like simulating pests and disease because fungi VA shrub can obstruct sprin- a downpour. There's not enough are more active in sunlight than in kler performance by growing in saturation time and the plants ap- moonlight. ' front of it. Simply relocate the pear to be wet on the surface but in sprinkler or shrubbery. The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St.Lic.#04394 ' ' 299 1994 Irrigation Schedule ' ' . ' Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, min. intervals) 3 times weekly, min. intervals) twice weekly, Sun.,Tues.and Fri. Sun.,Tues.and Fri. Mon.and Thurs. ' Run Impacts and Single Stream Run Impacts and Single Stream Run Impacts and Single Stream Rotors for 36 min.(3,12 min.in- Rotors for 36 min.(3,12 min.in- Rotors for 36 min.(3,12 min.in- tervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., tervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., tervals) twice weekly,Mon.and Tues.and Fri. Tues.and Fri. Thurs. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 min.(3,15 min.intervals)3 times min.(3,15 min.intervals)3 times min.(3,15 min.intervals)twice ' weekly,Sun.,Tues.and Fri. weekly,Sun.,Tues.and Fri. weekly,Mon.and Thurs. Water the landscape for 30 min- Water the landscape for 30 min- Water the landscape for 30 min. utes(3, 10 min.intervals)twice utes(3, 10 min.intervals)twice (3,10 min.intervals)once a week. weekly. weekly. Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. The first three apply to lawns only The first three apply to lawns only The first three apply to lawns only When daytime temperatures exceed When daytime temperatures exceed ' 950,water your yard for 1 cycle that 950,water your yard for 1 cycle that October evening to replace the water it lost evening to replace the water it lost ' during transpiration.iration. during transpiration. For now, continue to follow the Sept. Schedule. When October's September cooler climate kicks in,switch over August,continued. to the new schedule. ' Water the 1st interval at 1:00 A.M., The September Schedule will give the 2nd interval at 3:00 A.M. and your yard enough water to get the 3rd interval at 5:00 A.M.Water- through the hottest days. In the ing this way helps keep runoff to a case of some cooler days and nights, minimum. If you were to water simply water less. Splitting your straight for 30 minutes,half of the watering times into 3 well spaced intervals simulates a long slow rain. water would runoffdown the drive- Water the 1st interval at 1:00 A.M., way and into a storm drain after the 2nd interval at 3:00 A.M. and the first 15 min. Giving the soil the 3rd interval at 5:00 A.M. ' time to drink the water allows it time to soak into the deeper root When you see a dry spot,turn the systems. During the summer water on and check your sprin- t months this is especially impor- klers for clogs and adjustments. tant because more saturation Ring the sprinkler head, clean it means less watering. and get the water targeted back to where it belongs. Please call if you need assistance. The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 9 St.Lic. #04394 300 1994 Irrigation Schedule 1 ' `` November ) December , Change the battery in your auto- Turn off all systems and operate matic irrigation clock and then set Run Pop-ups for 12 min.(2,6 min. your clock manually.You will need ' the time back an hour. Split your intervals)twice weekly,Mon.,and to irrigate after the lawn feeding watering times into 2 intervals,we Thurs. treatment. The cold temperatures suggest 12:00 a.m. &4:00 a.m. and rain will keep our soils from 1 Run Impacts and Single Stream drying out.Use the garden hose to Rotors for 24 min.(2,12 min.in- water your potted plants and those tervals) twice weekly,Mon.,and ' Thurs. underneath the eaves. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 28 min. (2, 14 min.intervals)twice , weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. Water the landscape for 24 min- utes(2, 12 min.)every T"day. , Run drip 1-2 hrs.once weekly. The first three apply to lawns only i 1 1 i The Happy Gardener•P.Q.Box 27971 Concord,CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 St. Lic. #04394 ' � Notes 303 ii ,(4 C haff ,. ,l4 1 l�. i/ it /4 304 ' He has no yard behind his house, No garden green to till, And so he works the hothouse plan Upon his window sill. . 305 Our Newsletters ' The newsletters you see before you are a key factor in making our Water Management Program work.Our clients receive them on a monthly basis and it tells them why,when,and how long to water their yards.This helps take the guess work out of managing the lawn and landscape. When it comes to education, our ' philosophy is"If you give a man a fish,you have given him one meal.If you give that man a pole and a line, and teach him how to fish,you have provided him with the means to feed himself." Therefore,offering an education is more important than just offering a short term solution.The goal of our newsletters is to educate ' our clients and address their concerns. Our newsletters are an effective source of information for anyone trying to improve their yard. It is a simple,pleasant way to get answers after just a few minutes of reading. People just don't have time to spend worrying about water management. For the purposes of this report, the newsletters in this chapter are all drought related,and for easier reading,we've highlighted the specified information. ' The Format The logo on the first page tells you that we are a Residential Integrated Pest Management business. This means that we use a varied approach to pest and disease control. The Happy Gardener serves Residential Farmers in Contra Costa County.We refer to our clients as "residential farmers"because we feel that each individual home is just like a small farm that needs to be managed inside and out.Homeowners need to be on top of their pest control,plant maintenance,and water management.Underneath our logo is the volume and number. We are happy to say that our April '94 newsletter was 100TH newsletter. The front page lead story pertains to a gardening aspect in our county,or when a natural disaster strikes,such as an earthquake, flood or fire, that will be our front page news. During 1986-1992,many of the lead stories were drought related and designed to keep our clients informed and at ease. Irrigation This section keeps our clients informed about their irrigation system and the changes that go along with it each month.Far example,in December,we tell our clients to shutoff their automatic irrigation clock.During the summer, this section often takes up a full page because we deal with the full range of irrigation trouble spots and problems, and sprinkler types and their care. ' Each month we offer an irrigation schedule to follow. Obviously in December, January, and February we don't need to provide a schedule. The length of the watering times are determined by the type of sprinkler each client has. Our Water Management Program divides each watering time by three in order to simulate a long slow rain.For example, if the watering time is for 24 minutes,then you would water three times for 8 minutes each.Each interval is spaced at least 2 hrs.apart.Sometimes offer two schedules.One is for clients Iwho want to water less and the other one is for clients who need to water more. Lawn Talk ' Another regular topic of concern that we talk about is lawn care. Clients are more concerned with keeping their lawns green than they are with anything else in the yard. They spend a great deal of money putting in ' their lawns and their sprinkler systems and they want to make sure to keep it alive as well.They are willing to do this regardless of the cost.This section helps clients to better understand the dynamics involved with The Happy Gardener 9 P.O.Box 27971 9 Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St. Lic. #04394 306 proper lawn care. We also cover aspects such as mowing lawns to the correct height according to season,changing mowing , patterns each time you mow and reminders to sharpen your mower's blade.Did you know that a sharp lawn mower blade actually SAVES water?That's because the lawn needs more water to recover from a dull cut. Services There is also a section on page two that describes what our monthly services are going to be.It allows clients ' to be informed about services that they may not have been aware of or have forgotten about. This section has been known to spark some of our clients'curiosity, especially if we mention a product or service they , did not know we offered. Then they get a better idea of what is available to them. We also keep clients informed about when the best times are to perform specific services. Tips to Remember This section is filled with little reminders about water management and landscape care.For example,we'll , tell you when it's the proper time to mulch as well as when to pick up fallen debris around your shrubberies. For all sense and purposes, we refer to the landscape as all the shrubs, plants and trees that are in the yard , except for the lawn. Recipes , When space allows, we include favorite recipes that have been donated by our clients. Apple Cake ' 2 cups sugar Sift together dry ingredients. Cream ' 1 cup oil oil and sugar.Add eggs one at a 2 eggs time.Add dry ingredients.Add 21/2 cups flour apples and nuts.Batter will be very, ' 1 t.soda very stiff. Press into a 9x13 pan and 4 cups chopped apples bake at 3500 for 50 minutes. Serve 1 cup walnuts with whipped cream or ice cream. 1 t.vanilla ' 1 t.cinnamon 1 t.salt Special thanks to Lynne Simpson for sharing this mouth-watering recipe with us. The Happy Gardener• P.O. Box 27971 Concord,CA 94527-0971 (510)680-4544 St.Lic. #04394 ' 307 ' A Friendly Pest nr®l Service ' April, 1986 =IRRIGATIQN g Hi,„ali you mad waterers Guess what It is now time to stop ,watering and Aman, LET'S 'IRRIGATE x : Statistics have shown that you homeowners waste more `ofo that� water° 4 1<pu than an one I,knowhow we love to si on abeerand water the and orF ;ow some,ofyou want �to �ustwater� every daps,because, £�you feel phot;; tehen `' 'Well; let's change that atti ude Let' t'Iearn�how toy'`bei residential' farmers :and control our watering hke we control` our diets; I m going to zVe you some simple watering ideas in the hopes; they: will save you time, .: (fort, :and most important Money- �� � <� F t � �, x ,� am to water by temperatuTeand by ;the season, and_; not what � � Let s le we xve been told to,°do by every Toro, Dick and Harry •Plant§ start torzexp� e their water when the ground temperatureFreaches :650 that time we will start a rrzgatzng It is also'`important oto remember that the Monger ' dryout time between zrrigatlons wi°ll Increase your plant s rootzone area The aground dries, causing water 'levels to lower making those roots fight andt go _deeper for,water. Bydong that, ,your plants will; become more4 droughts. ' tolerant and therefore they will be on a et andtake only what they need, , atiyl e a J� asp y s va _ di.1 eliminatzng wasteKv �>� , Let's say that in Contra Costa County during April and May, the'`temp- ' ' erature fluctuates between 65°T 85° You'd Fwant o water your z lawn 30` 45 minutes'.ever'y 5th day, 'depending upon your system If you• hve, on a hill you may' want' 'towater 10 minutes 'on 30 minutes off, repeatedly, 3 to 4 �times �t5a``If' you come across adry areairt° your' lawn� fian�dwater with a sprink= , ry spot�y ler: It is easier to wateroneydthanto turn' on the whole system and' waste all that Water , l�` ,t r c `v � x* T " "' Estabhshedlandsca es not -lawns mi ht need heav irri anon eve �a ' Y g y 15 days `; Follow same instructlons forlawns Remember, plants Like deepbt c irrigation;° not dust a ';httle sprinkle. here and there Lawns , need more ' 1'anclscape doesn't , 4' k N jet o ix 91 , Yg' o .'1tc L . n•: say-+'1. ..i, ' r ?a A If you are satisfied wztli your lawn and you feel that: your watering habits are good, stay`with theme But 'always say.' to yourself, •• ",Can I. go one; d'ay. less?" Let's "remember that less watering, now, means deeper roots and C! fight' cahen the heat is on r Now, turn the page and read those tips we have listed for you If your have an ` /7uestzons`;'' dust as THE°HAPPY` GARDENER.: Y;.' ' Yours truly, . -k, Bird Morningstar THE HAPPY GARDENER 308 RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT - ' Cal. State Lic. 04394-42784 ., ' (415) 680-4544 ' Yr December 29, 1986 Dear Residential Farmers, ' 1987 is here --- Man, do we have a lot of things to do. By the looks of our new chart, you'll see that we're starting the New Year off right. ' This chart will keep you informed for the year plus it will help you under- stand the meaning of our full service operation. Lastly, its to reassure you that we are well planned and highly organized. If you have any questions, please call. Hooray► Contra Co to county has received .its 2 inches of rainfall u Now we,cari all{ save money by turning off our irri anon for the next 90 da s ^� �� t+i ' "E g 1 t� g} i't"1 t t �4. ;ie "� y and`' I mean OFF The only time you will water will be when I leave youkinstruci ..yt tions tondo sa onone o'f our door tags Now'let s remember we are responsible r'esid'eiitaZ'1farmers As for lawns, all we have to do now is cut every 14 days --- religiously. ' I hope you lower that cut to reduce the stress from fungi, rots and cold weather. If you have any questions, .call. ' Pruning will begin on January 15. I will only be pruning fruit trees, (all varieties) , Japanese maples, roses and grapevines. Other deciduous plants will be pruned by request only. ' Winter is a good month to buy a variety of dormant plants to put in the yard such as: roses, fruit trees, berry bushes grapevines and non-fruit bearing deciduous trees. Please call to verify the correct variety for your ' area and for best advice on planting procedures. As you may have noticed, the oil dormant spray has not yet begun. Jan. 1st marks its beginning. The reasons for the delay are 1) We hadn't received 2" ' of rainfall, 2) The day and night temperatures were not yet consistently cold enough, 3) Most important, if the trees are not yet completely dormant, the oil application can burn. , During the next 90 days, soil samples will be taken from 6 locations in the yard and then will be analyzed. This will take the guesswork out of the yard and we will know what is wrong and the right way to correct it. We will ' be analyzing for the major 3 elements, 12 trace elements, compaction, humus count, pH and neotodes. A personalized document will accompany each test with pages of information. Please call for more details. , We send you our warmest thanks for all of your patronage throughout 1986 and we are looking forward to servicing you throughout the coming New Year. P.S. Like always, I prune Yours truly, but do not remove the debris. Your respon- sibility will be to n4zn��d clean up, but it will Bird Morningstar also keep your price THE HAPPY GARDENER below the going rate. ' ,309 >qh Ma** ' `. jr:::a a: --y RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT die newsletter serving 2fsidentiat Farmers in Contra Costa County V61.3 N0.1 January, 1,988 It looks 1nkeComtra Costa County will receive its ' Pruning normal ram pattern t1usNyear which is ince because I will be pruning all fruit trees and small deciduous last year we had the threat of droand our re ughtser trees such as apple, ,crabap apricotple, peach,nectar - ta 1. .iFwas L ,'Rw s , gar' wGe a ,crr �n viors did get uncomfortably�low Luckily they a� ` ine,pear, some small evergreen pears,Japanese filling up fast and the snow pack in the S�etras is no maple PLUS all varieties of roses. Like always,I will `'deferred to as a Hard Pack" If„theweathei stays, rot clean up the debris but naturally this will help to or,the,mext 90 days;we shouldtha a no probl` keep the price down.This year we are trying to � ` gett'nng through next year' ed�for�water� � �'' control Tobacco Mosaic Disease, which seems to be s ne; ' 2 , Yl'�: 310 1 xx 1 The Hap ard�ener PY 1 RESIDE.......... ............. .......................... ....... .... ... . NTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT «. 2 e Newsletter Serving Residential Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol. 3 No. 4 April, 1988 ' For openers,I want to thank all of you when trying to conserve water Since This year I don't recommend planting for sending me cards during my illness. " ost people waters between 4.00-6:00" by seed, but by plants alone.Think of It brought me great pleasure and cer- am, the wee morning hourswill allow planting drought resistant vegetables tainly quickened my recovery, you jth receive greater water pressure such as tomatoes,eggplants,peppers. Remember to put isotoma4on the sam squash, melons and cucumbers. ' Drought, and the concerns of wate' t schedule! L hot to ics rationing are the p of tod April Services The low rainfaII in February and M :`: has"undoubted) made this our drie t8 Irrigdu-, �� First, there will be Yard Feedings. We Y y z Run 1>o us for 24minutes 3 $min will be applying a balanced, slow re- :' , year since thelast�drought lU P Please fertilizer to shrubs and round ago a Now.,mores than ever"we m ate intervals) every 5th day g covers and a fast dissolving fertilizer to nserve 4 and use�our watery wis R Im ands apd Birds{or� min isotoma. There will be systemic rose iliniinationg as muchwaste`as pos sites{3�12 minute intenraisir every 5th food and food stakes for fruit trees. silleAsResidential Fam�erst let s day cnnttnue to use a mfnimum ofwater on I will be taking pH readings of acid ._ Run Fin 42 s( erheadsforminute3 I4 our lawn and.laridscapeazeas.> t g plants and blending them a balanced minute intervals);every 5th day acid fertilizer according to what their 1 Tips Mein H readings are. 3 u � � y Itis best to probe the lansca and see P g Mulching your,,landscape areas with tflt is Wet Yotz may 1i11d that it maXX yoril�► pre-Emergent, applied twice yearly to ia3'mulch wlllhelpes5imirtate orate need orie deep watering this month allthe landscape in the yard eliminates An F loss and will also control weeds Every 15 days crater the landcape for weeds by killing their seeds.It must be ' y " 45 minutes{3 15 minute intervals) applied now for maximum control. tly 'lYie Aerate lawns huine s­,,-t�created by„removing the It's time to apply sulfur to grapes in plugs provide a place for the water to set' Lawns order to control spidermite and mildew. in and will give you abetter saturation Lawns will now be cut weekly. Higher We do this service upon request only. cuts will also shade the soil.Please set Yq.W,awn and landscape areas pre Since the Yard Feeding and Pre-Emer- >; your mower to 4-4 all the way around. ' deep wateiing This encourages'deeper Don't get into the habit of cutting in the gent applications are two of our higher roots allowing a,longer:, outperiod same direction each time you mow. Priced services,we atTHG are making between irrigations Deeper roots keep; Change your lawn cutting pattern, If an effort to keep yourApril bill down by the plants fiom becoming stressed throwing in a complimentary Lawn 4 you go from north to south one week,go WaterKdry spots on the lawn with a from east to west the next week. Feeding this month. You can deduct hand placed lawn sprinkler instead of that savings from your overall bill. turning'on the entire system' Now is the time of year to get your lawn mower tuned up.Here's a deal for you: Delight your family with this month's Irrigation Diamond Sharp Eauipment Center, recipe, Strawberries Brulee, contrib- ' Xp. uted by Mona Burger of Walnut Creek. Due to drought,THG has developed w located at 33 Front St.in Danville is of- new tem f if' terin 'our lawns Ws' fering us a complete mower tuneup for In closing, Lisa and I wish you all a s3Ts gg Happy Easter and a Happy Passover. will cut ourwatering time into'3 parts lust$25+parts.Take full advantage of ' For example if you water lawns for 214 this!Just ask for Kevin and say, 'Make Yours truly minutes divide that by 3 and water foil Me Happy". 838-2124 ly the Srst a minut4`4"0,00 aa►. Planting second 8 minutes at 2 00 am and?� g third 8 minatea at S 00 am. Prep vegetable beds as you would for Bird Morningstar41 , allows our clay soils to a)isorb t>zew annual color, but add one bag of gyp- THE HAPPY GARDENER and eliini'natea'runoff. a crueial factor sum because it controls tomato rot. 680-4544 'Better Care?hrough Integrated Pest Management' 1 1 311 1 IT�L The HaGardener ...........................................................................1 PY 1 RESIDENTIAL 1NTEGRATEI) IxEST MANAGEMENT 1 Vol. 3 No. 5 9ie Newsletter Serving Residentiaf Farmers in Contra Costa County May, 1988 Drought of 88 How`serious of an"t Remember to change your lawn cut- When you see gopher action,please call impactiwill it have on ourhomes 'erivi ting pattern. Cut grasses around the it in immediately. ronent and the water sheds forfuture irrigation heads to allow better water use?As ofJune 1'EBMUI)will enforce° flow. May Services s e w a a 25�ib cut n customer water use ands It's time for our Complete Yard Spray. will oppose`a steep;rateincrease} May is the month for aerating. Due to Other pest control companies use in- those who don't oli a Their decision drought, we need to make our water secticides more frequently than we do. ' to allocate 400 gls per household iiret work for us.Aerating creates channels Since THG is an integrated com an gardlessr of past use and climate hash the soli that fill up with water,allow- 7 llow- we want to see the good insects stay made Contira Gostans feel that they v Ing a deeper saturation in the root zone. mound so they can control the bad been 6d,__unfairly As we all;know If you haven't aerated by now, don't insects.I'm ha to say that I've seen 1 a PPY y water consum tion is twice as hi east hesitate. Mention THG to Dennis of P ladybugs, lacewings, honeybees and of the Berkeley Oakland<liflls rIt i§obvf` Harris Lawn Improvers and he will give ra mantises inmost s and we ous'that EBMUD will have to make ad you the best price in town.427-4550 haven't had an outbreak of yards insect justments in response ito the uproar problem outside of some occasional 1 THG's"I.essTalk,MoreActton solutioir Traps isolated ones. In general, THG has to water rationing in youryard is unde You've probably noticed those funny saved you of at least 2 yard sprays way Wait for details In the meantime looking red traps I've placed in your which means less poisons around your 1 help your neighbor to Become mope c fruit trees.These traps are designed to house, children and environment. aware of proper watering habits Than catch codling moths,the insect respon- When we do spray, we'll kill a higher enclosed water saving tags"can;easily� sable for putting worms in your apples, population of insects and reduce the be placed on a door or maflbox : pears and plums I've used them for 3 strain of resistant insects.Lisa will call 1 years and our statistics prove them to to schedule you. Irrt atiou be very successful.The trap contains a ;Mays}tiirigation schedule will be th" safe, nontoxic attractant material We just published the first edition of same for A rll Continue to cut oui called pheromone. Male insects detect our 4 page quarterly newsletter entitled wafering time into 3 parts and refer to the odor of the pheromone and are "Gardening Sense". This innovative Aprils Irrigation 'Settis from last; lured into the trap expecting to find a spring gardening information sells for N month s newsletter'it"­'­-­ h, f you need fo'For: female,but get caught instead.A mean $1.25 including postage.Those who are those ho;have the time;'and prefer to' trick,huh?But they go happyl interested, check the box on your re- 1 use;the manual setting on your;_irriga ceipt. Send one to a friendl tion box there,is that possibility you The yellow trap is designed to lure the can,:go longer in between waterings fruit flies responsible for putting mag- Lisa and I wish all of you mothers out ' You can monitor the system by adding' gots in your fruit Such flies are the there a Happy Mother's Day. Treat or skipping a day according to the con Apple Fly, Cherry Fly,Medfly and Wal- yourself to a batch of Apple Bran Muf- dition'ofyouryard. nut Husk Fly. fns.Thanks for the recipe. Mary Kay. 1 Lawns The Housefly traps (green bag) will be Yours truly,placed into trees and shrubs where the Are your lawn mowers tuned up yet? flies are~known to rest, giving us a � Brian, of Diamond Sharp Eoutr)ment better control factor. ' Cen ter said,"Let's do it again."Go down Bird Morningstar CJ there and get your mower tuned up for So far we've caught over 200 gophers THE HAPPY GARDENER Just$25+parts. Call 838-2124. this season with our traps and bait. 680-4544 1 'Better Care through Integrated Pest Management' 1 312 1 The Hap PY Gardener .......... 1 I2ESIDENTFAL: FNT:EGR'ATED. PEST MANAGEMENT `Vie Newsletter Serving Q?esulenttaf Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol. 3 No.6 June, 1988 1 Drought Update the brass pop-ups and shrub heads are need to operate', Vtyourclockaiazivally 1 As of June l the'�drought hits us aX Priced at 4 for$1.00.Count your shrub because it may not be able to set up tvsro ,,OMIai rationing has begun and we've heads and popups so we can determine ditl'erent programs u ti been161d'&cut, ack durwate=use,note how many you'll need.'Ihe installation only in file home but in the yard as well N price begins at$75 + parts depending In order to stop evaporation and to get e ' "y, upon the size of our and. themostofourwaterpressure irrigate ¢AAs Residential Farmers weve been P Y Y k � F t either in the late evenu►g or early morn rationing our waterksince Da 1 so,we ;. Y x ing YKeep in mind that if daytime temps aren tin as bad shape as others whc s _ exceed 101',you mustwateryourvardtr have=been in'the habit of watering their Irrigaticn� 6 vfor minutes that evenin to re lace yards on atday 05 day basis We knov Understand the tolerance of your law the water tlost'during transpiaUon what the needs of our plants are All wed and dont get locked into rigid watering have`to do is learn how to`make out. habits Learn wait" Between " It 13 im native that eve one cleans" 1 er work for.us waterings ;If your lawn'can watt 4 5 �, �' days like it has been during Apnl�and their sprinkler heads Use your°`weed ur landsca eater tol,,cut around they heads and As promised we ve discovered several May leave it alone If yo Pei expose them Ifwecannotsee thathead a w kinds of restrictors and designed ay et can wait 14 days like it has been lt iG " hen we must assume thatrit s not lilt to make themworkinur sh yorub head stay that way .. , till its et r1fOIA1 11� g r wandbrass*and plastice pop ups than '� ' ,, „x ,�,, dener or do this task yourself �' �` wiilend�up�of saving u hundreds of Irrigation will be .trick}�yyYfrom now on.� �t gls,of water.per montlY'Now,your pop- Do all ofyou knowhow to use your clock , Lips and shrub heads, each, on the manually?Contact TFiG'so I can show` LSWIIS average use about 3-4 GPM, some youhow to In some cases you mayw more,and naturally,some less.Using a For the duration of the drought season THG will only use a slow, restrictor, your one quarter and one u released half circle shrub heads will use about fertilizer. This will encourage deeper 1.4 GPM and the full circle popup will roots which will give us a healthy lawn. use onlv 2 GPM. In most cases, this is June Irrigation Schedule; Remember, a lawn must have healthv less than half of what your irrigation Run Pop-ups for 24 minutes(3,8 roots to survive this drought situation. 1 would put out without using the minute intervals), twice a week. restrictors.Due to their differences.the Set your lawn mower wheels to 5 in the plastic pop-up will require a different Run impacts for 36 minutes, (3, back and 4 in the front to angle the cut restrictor than the brass pop-up and 12 minute intervals), twice a to shade the soil. Remember to change your cutting pattern from week to week shrub head.Unfortunately,our system week. will not work with fingerheads or im- pulse sprinklers (birds) since they re- Run Fingerheads for 36 minutes If you haven't aerated by now. don't hesitate. Aerating creates channels in quire more water than can be pushed (3, 12 minute intervals), twice a ' through a restrictor efficiently. week. the soil that illi up with water, allowing a deeper saturation in the root zone. You can either buy a restrictor kit Water the landscape area for 30 Mention THG to Dennis of Harris Lawn complete with instructions from THG minutes (3. 10 minute intervals) Improvers and he will give you the best or you can hire us to install them for eve 10-da price in town. 427-4550. you.The restrictors for the plastic pop- every ups are.50 each and the restrictors for continued on other side ' Better Care?hrough.IntegratedPest Management' 1 313 Water Savers ' fungus is very active, a second treat- ment is sometimes needed.In addition Indoors Outdoors to Melting Out, the fungicide will con- ' trol other diseases such as Large Brown Patch,Copper Spot and Gray Leaf Spot. 1 Put a sign in your window Put a sign in your window that says, "Think Drought" tlat�says Think Drought" Tips to Remember Mulch exposed soil and June is a good month to debud azaleas. Wash dishes in a basin and 2 use biodegradabe soap so2 landscape areas;to corifrols: rhododendrums and camellias.Pick all you can recycle it. weeds and water loss ' camellia buds off the ground to help control camellia tip blight. 3 Practice brushing teeth Clog all surface drains to Thin fruit trees down to 2-3 fruits per ' using16 oz. of water. landscape and lawn' <, 3w group. Some apple trees need to be thinned down to 1 fruit per group to 4 Use paper plates and cups. A 'Dig=�bMas�ns e aroc� tree , help control Codling Moths. [+Have more barbeques. and'shruFjs to collectwater Support the weight of overloaded fruit Learn to take shorter Waterd sots onthelawip tree branches by putting wooden poles �': p underneath them. 5 showers. with a hose and prinkle , Wash your car at the car Use common sense Always�;�` Our "Drought '88" publication will be 6 wash. ask yourself Can I water' 6 available during the first part of the one day�less? " month.Its purpose is to offer you solu- tions so you can save your landscape 7 Put a jug of cold water in and lawns without having to replace TI At time'to learn to live tri, the fridge and drinkbottled them next year. The cost is only$1.25 water. "a"drought environment t which includes postage.Put a check in the box on your receipt if you'd like a copy. ' Hey!We really need some more recipe contributions. Send us your favorites and we promise to print them. June Services fungus known as Melting Out. This In closing,Lisa and I wish you Dads out OurYard Spray Program is on schedule fungus appears as small then big there a Very Happy Father's Day. and moving very fast. If your yard brown spots and can also give the grass hasn't been sprayed yet, don't worry, a grey-white color. Frequently inter- Yours truly we'll be there.As always, if you're hav- preted as underwatered, you tend to ing an acute problem,please call imine- water them, making the fungus more diately. active. Melting Out spreads very rap- idly through spores in the wind, lawn Every June we always apply a granular mowers, runoff and just by walking on Bird Momingstar fungicide to cool climate grasses to pre- your lawn. The cost of the treatment THE HAPPY GARDENER vent the development and spread of a will be the same as a lawn feeding.If the 680-4544 ' "Better Care through Integrated Pest Management' 314 The Hap pY Gardener RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATEDPEST MANAGEMENT 2-he Newsletter Serving 9Zsidential Farmers in Contra Costa County , Vol. 3 No.7 July. 1988 The drou�j,t is upon us and at this ensure goodwater flow I've been to $ Remember, ff daytime tempera 6" r � � u x r.�, a\ :point we can already see its telltale your homesxand rarely,did Icome tures exceed 100 ,y you 'MUSVILIG signs throughout the county Th across the` sight of exposed sprin water your yard for 8 minutes hells are drier than they usually are kler heads`in the lawn We knowt2iat evening to replace the water y ' at this time of year and lawns are they are not Bitting theiri target it Yost dui ag-t aaspiratfon drying out Older established trees areas because I've 4 seen a lot Qf o kt ?are dying Why do weh still,flnd unnecessary dry spots. Please be sure to listen and follow` ' :people`watering their yards on' a� TH+G's s�pciflc` waterininstrtc u ea i ' daily basis?°:,Do the thinkv the ,; $�� •" � a _ 'wate�rin �lialiitsm�e� P Y � � t z� y tions and on t u our o drought isn t reallyhere?Mostofus k .� � Irri do g'• . Residential Farmers are learning to9¢a4 b We ares ha toa say that,your live ins this8rought"environmepPY 1s #� nt resfirietons are working even betterM ;quite successfully but, unfortus Don't Hesitate;Aerate mately there are`some who still do t11an what we had planned Those,r aow ew�a homeowners who have already ink" Aerating your lawns creates chan- ' ;nothing to shthy are respor stalled ttieni into tlielr, irrigatforr nels in the soil that fill up with sable for the water'use in their own yar have reported 4cuts in'their watery water,allowing a deeper saturation dg'-and'it s not a Fpretty sigh 3 �x use as high"as 30 45%_ "` in the root zone. Mention THG to on't believe,that you can b Duyyour Harris Lswn Improvers for the best way out of this drought.xYou nia price in town. 427-4550 ' flndyourwaterbill tobe biggerthAn what your pocketbook allows ��` Jiz1y Irrigation Schedule July Services We can easily predict, that hod "`'` ' We will be installing restrict, for weather will be with us for the ne et•` those who request it. The rice Run Pop-ups for 24 minutes �1 P 90 120 days Luckily there are alot4 (3,8 minute intervals),twice a begins at $75 per yard plus parts. of�tliirigs we,can do to save our week. You also have the option to buy themv, ' lawns and landscape but theywon kits,so call and well tell you how to get done,without„some effort ons Run Impacts for 39 minutes, count your irrigation heads and let your 'behalf When you novice; (3, 13 minute intervals),twice you know which ones you can or plants or lawns that are drying o I . cannot use. a week. call us immediately, so we can ge there and'Begin solving the'prob` Run Fingerheads for 39 min- To combat stress in your yard due lem Ignoring it wont make it go , utes, (3, 13 minute intervals), to the drought,THG will be check- away it'll just get worse Thee . in our irrigation clocks to see if liasls� is on' res nslble waw twice a week. g Y g p �r y pQ t�` they're set properly and at the same management and we have to learn Water the landscape area for time checking the irrigation in the to,work together 39 minutes, (3, 13 minute landscape. We'll also be using the ' intervals) every 10 days. weed eater to expose those I must also stress the importance of'+ exposing your,'spil lkler heads toI continued on other side 'Better Care'Through fntegrate6PestManagetnent' t ' 315 sprinkler heads in the lawns. Lisa a day. So, look for the yellow and Remil idem will call you to make arrangements green traps in the trees and you'll For some reason too many of our so we may have access to your irri- be amazed at how 'many insects clients decided not to pay their bill gation box. Naturally, some of you they catch in a short period of time. this month. Perhaps everybody is have been responsible enough to do on vacation. Please, let me remind these tasks on your own and if you Spraying weeds with a non-selec- you that we are a small family busi- have any questions, please call. tive herbicide in the sidewalks, ness and we use only the best driveways and landscapes is an- materials and supplies in ourwork. July also begins our Integrated other one of our services for July. The bottom line is: "We pay them ' Trap Program. We will be placing Weeds in the lawn will be sprayed when you pay us". We sincerely Fruitfly traps and Housefly traps in with 2,4-D. thank those who pay us promptly the yard plus Mosquito Repellent by the 15th of each month and for Candles in the patio area.Without Poast, an herbicide designed to kill those who don't,please try harder. using poisons,these traps help kill grasses in the landscape area will a large variety of insects that are a also be applied this month.As you I apologize if this letter seems problem to our community and know, grasses are difficult to hand harsh, but I must get my points they will keep on working 24 hours pull from the landscape area. across. The drought is here and if you do nothing about it, your yard could perish. If you have alders, fruit trees or trees on hillsides that don't receive much water, I recommend you fol- low this month's recipe.This advice will save your big trees.Without it, most likely, you'll risk losing your trees during this drought season. Our "Drought 88" publication is available for $1.25 which includes postage. Put a check in the box on your receipt ifyou'd like to receive a DEPWATERING copy.Also, please keep on sending us your favorite recipe contribu- TREESi7n tions and we promise to print them. I ! .r :! In closing we wish all of you a safe 1 Post Hole Aiggerr I� f „ and happy Fourth of July.We also 3 Several ft`long pieces of 3sa send Get Well wishes to those perforated drainage piper Drainage rock X1%2;Tdiameter I who ve been ill this past month t Hang in there! ' Stand under the base of your tree and walk out to its drip line.Then step in Yours truly two feet and`.stake out a hole every:four.feet around the diameter of the tree' Take your post hole digger and dig 3 feet down at each measurement Discard the soil and'insert;drainage pipe into each holegand add drainage rock to inside.of pipe.You have now c`reate'd a chamber.to hold water"aiid`oxygen N Bird Morningstar moi" THE HAPPY GARDENER 680-4544 'Better Care 9hrougk IntegratedPest Managenrznt' 316 i ' 1 The. Hap Py a r cuenr e l . ..:... .::.::.:...::: ::.:...:.: :..:.... ..:..:.. ff MEN'T ... .:. ; ..: .R�.�.I,D.)✓:;N;TTAL .IN'TEGRATED 2 e Newsletter Serving �sidential farmers in Contra Costa County Vol.3 No.8 August, 1988 Drought Facts Restrictor Report ,Inigationy xiv' v.°tu t raw ?k L.yhy i t hf�, P Environmental 'factors such ass Daily, weve been receiving abun- If your lawn,and landscape looks $fit rQa. t `�`y„ fro,a.rF k�1,�.y pis ' z s �,*�t4 E bs q4'i' abnormally Iow amounts of winter• dant water saving reports from good to you,continue with the July , `,,R'`n 1 qty: s cd ti 9i k { rain, a minimum of snowpack in those who've had restrictors in- "0"Irrigation Schedule Change over to M 'ra%`2a� 'tri Oak t€z. s c� .+rte 'Yti 4" the Sierrasaand high temperatures stalled into their yards. We've no the August Schkedule when you feel ticed that the homes using restric youtneed mare wa}er To elimiriafei throughout�all the seasons are re- ponsible$for'theme Drought of\'88 tors look better than those who evaporation.*all irrigation shouldh The trees, shrubberies. ground aren't. If you want to conserve oceur;at night ' 'covers arid` lawnswere robbed f water and make it work for you at ,the tdeep watering theyy 4required the same time, call us now. during the winter months and con se uentl are automaticall''unde q y` y It's about time that we bring our Irrig Au " atlonSchedule stress when the growing season g• ',,begins'.'That s why{It is important . water saving techniques to the at- for us to A conserve ,dour=water,sd3` tention of EBMUD. Enclosed you Run Pop-ups for 24 minutes ;where* is enought to goy around will find a letter.Please look it over, 4 y� sign it, add comments and send it (3, 8 minute intervals), 3 Drought situations ;donY correct,; times weekly. themselvkes overnight.They come iris T off by August 10.We want EBMUD Y g to acknowledge that one small Run Impacts for 39 minutes, slowaand the ; o.out slow: ' group of Residential Farmers is i making a big difference out there. t 13 minute intervals). 3 Hopefully they will become more times weekly. Steri Scat' understanding when it comes to ra- Most of you have been following our tioning the water in your home. Run F3, 13 minadsute for to min- instructions very well but unfortu- ut i (3, 13 minute intervals), nately some ofyou are still watering 3 times weekly. your yards too often.You must re- alize that our goal is to save root Valve Check Water the landscape area for stock and not necessarily foliage. Who's been shutting oil'those irri- 39 minutes, (3, 13 minute Lets face it-when foliage is exposed gation valves? At many of your intervals)once every 7 days. to 1000+ temperatures day in and homes we've discovered valves that ' day out, it will most likely develop have been mysteriously shut off so sun scar (sunburn) which you can we've come up with the theory that spot very easily on ground covers the hot days along with the cool ' such as ivy, vinca and isotoma. In nights is causing the plastic to Remember, if daytime tempera- August, expect to notice some sun expand and is slowly turning the tures exceed 1000, you must scarring on the leaves of your trees valves off. Please take the time to water your yard for 8 minutes and shrubberies. Don't turn on the see if all your valves are on. If you that evening to replace the water panic button.No amount of water- have any doubt call us immediately it lost during transpiration. Ing can stop this.Call first and let's so we can check.It won't do you any Investigate. good if the water isn't coming on. continued on other side Better Care ghrough Integrates Pest Management' 317 August Services Spot Spray instead of a Complete There won't be any lawn feeding First the wind and then the Yard Spray. Lisa will call those of during August due to the predict- unusually hot weather prevented you who have dogs to let you know able unbearably hot weather. us from completing our Herbicide when we are coming so you can put Program in July so we will be spray- them inside your home or garage. ingweeds inAugusttoo.However,if As always,if you have a serious ant Tips to Remember you have an unruly weed problem problem,call us immediately so we Plants are now entering their sum- call us immediatley so we can put can get to you first. mer dormancy period.For the next you on the top of the list. 45 days they will do little or no We have a limited supply of outdoor growing at all. Did you notice that Due to the hot weather,ants are on insect bulbs that are perfect for use you haven't been cutting much the rampage. Its time for an insec- in your patio areas. These 25 watt growth off of your lawns lately? ticide application around the.pe- yellow light bulbs are designed to Let's cut the lawns every 10-14 rimeter and foundation of your keep away flying night insects such days now. For August, set your home to help control ants, earwigs as moths.For.75 each you can't go lawnmowers at 5-5 all the way and pillbugs. We refer to this as a wrongi Call if you'd like some. around. ' No heavy pruning of shrubs or ground covers this month. It's too hot to expose the inner wood to the sun plus it guarantees sun scar. If you must prune, prune lightly. August is also a good month to give houseplants and potted plants a m1j �y �i qIj y� t� �1 �► good watering and a feeding with Carrot and Money Oatwaf Cookies Miracle Gro. Take along some Carrot and Honey 2 eggs 1 flour Oatmeal Cookies on your next pic- 1 c. honey 1 T. cinnamon nic this month and reward yourself 1� 4 oz. butter 2 t. baking powder for being a responsible Residential 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/2 t. baking soda �j Farmer. Thanks for another deh- 2 c. shredded carrots 1 c, whole wheat flour cious recipe, Mary Kay. 2 c. chopped walnuts 2 c. quick cooking oats 1 c.raisins, covered with hot water to plump For those vacationing this month, V we wish you all a safe and wonder- Preheat oven to 325°.Mix together butter,sugar,honey ful trip and whatever you do, stay and egg. Sift together dry ingredients and add. Mix in cooll carrots and oatmeal. Drain raisins and pat dry with �j paper towels.Add nuts.Drop by tablespoonfuls 2"apart I& W onto greased cookie sheet.Bake for 25-30 minutes. Yours truly Al Al Bird Morningstar THE HAPPY GARDENER (415) 680-4544 'Better Care 2rirough IntegratedPest Management' 318 The, Hap Gardener p .. ....... .. . .: 44. The Newsletter Serving Residential Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol.3 No. 11 November, 1988 Drou ht'8846-6 Vith AlsaTld !Wlk Why do we do this only twice ayear? So, the next time you see some in- g noreOffi, likely contixlue fo linger The obvious reason is that its sect activity out in your yard try to bn through November Asyoukn�ow healthier for you, me, your family remember that we must leave room we hav�estretchedourirrigation' and the environment. Infrequent for the good and eliminate the bad. imagination to its limits_mmlmp yard sprays allow for a longer An integrated procedure is always a���e�out&to inspect�our restrictors�; buildup period of our good insects better than a blind pesticide appli- ta a+few�ofyouxhomes andwere' leaving the ladybugs, lacewings cation. ' ct,a, +. ac s tieu til. - s very impressed LThey are eurrently'f and praying mantises to go on eat- doingsome oftheir owntestingwitr ing the"bad"insects.It maintains a r our restrietors and busy gatherfng g population y Irr� at�OII good o ulation of birds in the and g data on their computers We'll keep and allows them to feed on insects. Be wise, if trains don't iii te.' FG 'you posted with their statistics as� °until two or three clays afterward soon as we hear from them Throughout the U.S.insects are be- When we receive two inches of r"ain coming resistant to pesticides.Two allth 'Ifilgation will be shut off F, or three yard sprays a year helps to untilsprin9;"% t wif there's no rain" k Integrated Pest mt. g Inte d t M g slow down that resistance and al- iri ten days,;water the entire yard 4'x' THG switched over to the concept of lows our pesticides to work better. "Residential Integrated Pest Man- agement"nearly two years ago and It's more efficient to apply an insec- since then we have literally ticide at the time when the insect is NOV Irrigation Schedule 4 changed the methods of dealing a problem rather than to just apply with pests and diseases completely it as a preventive measure or when around. We are no longer on the there are no insect infestations. Run Pop-ups for minutes pesticide treadmill; we are solely The majority of chemicals we use (3, 8 minute intervals). twice weekly. using our pesticides in accordance today are contact killers, meaning with the actual timing of insect and they kill"upon making contact"and disease problems and abandoning so if there is nothing there,not only Run Impacts for minutes, a rigid schedule.We do a Complete have we killed nothing but we have (3, 13 minute intervals).twice weekly. Yard Spray twice a year; in the wasted our time and your money. spring and the fall plus a Spot Most homes in this county are Spray, targeted for ants, earwigs being sprayed between of 4-6 times Run F3. 13 minadsute for to min, and pillbugs in the summer. peryear:We do it 2-3 times peryear utes, (3, 13 minute intervals), at an average price of$40 for a full twice weekly. What do we mean by a Complete yard spray. Our lower prices and Yard Spray?The spraying of lawns, fewer applications end up saving Water the landscape area for trees,shrubs,ground covers,foun- you money in the long run plus we n minutes, (e 13 minute in dations and bender boards with can still use our"soft" insecticides intervals) once every 10 days. enough insecticide to destroy most instead of the "hard" insecticides insect pests in the yard to give us a which have aharsher impacton the high kill factor. environment. continued on other side Better Care 9hrough Integrated Pest Management' ' 319 Lawns and Rust alcohol and spray the undercar- will continue into the first part of The cool climate is here and the riage of your lawn mower after each the month. lawns won't be growing as quickly. time you mow to help slow down the We must begin lowering the cut at a spread of rust spores. November also introduces the sec- slow pace. Those of you whose and Complete Yard Spray and first mowers are set at 5-5,set them now Overwatering encourages rust.For Dormant Spray for the year. This to 4-4. In other words, adjust your those who ve continued poorwater- will take care of ants, earwigs, lawn mower setting one notch down ing habits, correct yourselves now pillbugs, aphids, whitefly, scale fromwhere it is now.This will be the before you develop a problem. and a variety of other sucking and first cut. Expect the lawn to turn a Tall grasses+Overwatering=Rust chewing insects. Included in the little yellow after this cut; don't spray will be a dormant fungicide worry, it will recover quickly. Two which is very active in the control- weeks later, set the mower down ling of lawn rust on bluegrass and ' another notch. Our goal is to have November Services blights and rots on shrubberies and the settings at 3-3 all the way We are happy to report that 850/6 of trees throughout the landscape around. our Pre-emergent applications got area. Lisa will call to schedule you. down before the last rainfall,assur- Rust attacks cool climate grasses ing us of a better kill factor of seed during the fall and winter months germination.We feel very fortunate and will attack grasses between the that the timing hit us just right. Tips to Remember heights of 3-5". 1 also recommend Finish up your heavy pruning be- that you fill a squeeze bottle with Yard Feeding is on schedule and fore the cold weather sets in. Cut back your shrubberies heavily, cut back ivys, vincas and any ground cover that shows signs of sun scar or is getting too tall. Do it now to promote new growth for the spring. Annual colors planted yet?We rec- Easy Cookies 1ommend pansies,calendulas,pop- pies and and stocks.Let's get those bulbs in. Daffodils, tulips, hya- 1 box cake mix(Simple- No pudding) cinths. We always recommend the 2 eggs King Arthur Daffodil because it is 1/2 cup oil still the best buy for your money. Mix together and stir until smooth.Add whatever Whip up something special for a sound good. Chocolate chips, peanut butter holiday treat and experiment with chips, oatmeal, coconut, m&m's, nuts. Take a Alice Beaton's Easy Cookies. In- guess at the amount.Drop by rounded teaspoon closing, Lisa and I wish you all a onto ungreased cookie sheet.Bake at 3750 for 10 Delicious &Happy Thanksgiving. minutes.Yields 3-3 1/2 dozen. ' Some favorite suggestions are chocolate cake mix Yours truly, with m&m's, strawberry mix with peanut butter chips, yellow mix with chocolate chips. Bird Morningstar THE HAPPY GARDENER (415) 580-4544 'OetterCareThrough I'ntegratedPestManagement' 320 dieappGardener ::>:>::::»:::>::>::::»::>:::::::�:::::<:::><z<•:.. . .... S .R.Isi:T.#.A.L...I.1�1..T.�.G.RA.1'.i;.D...P. .. 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There was a Y� water Please read the enclosed le period of 6 nights when the temps Drought 89 is waiting in the swings Mostt of you wereZm very responsible iter EBMUD wrote to.us were below freezing (as low as 190) lastyear and ended up saving a greatz plus there were many days when the �x C deal of water Getting through they temps were no higher than 39 .This a ' c has killed some of the grasses right next growing seasonwlllbe easier fo thos4 � � E � � Imgation se not accustomed to watering; out. =iti"�taw-eiatt xt^.� , '.y.ti�, +.`r t y theiryarcls on a;dailybasis This yeaz�y systems toff March s cool°tem w.'.z� a t , we'll add some new ideas to our olds peratures will keep the ground from 1.�� i4 b g � t j ! z 3� + �F�a ti r C l t��� �Gl YV 115 d out Lets take advanta a of ones and come u with even moreg g ii ia� A,A 1 n N P F $'�` tw ways to conserve water We should this and save the water for when we d „Qy , Grasses should be cutbiweekly oras be able to get through this without really need it Remember, longer ry� q,, t t 4 � needed. A rigid schedule is NOT toomuch h4arcn to ourlandscape As dryout periods between irrigations ou know THG offers drought re Y encourages deeper roots Being re—, recommended. Daytime tempera- a k , �� , tures are still cool and grasses are fated help,throughout the year and sponsible now saves us from having many of our Residential Farmers; proble'ms.Iater not growing rapidly so keep your b mower settings at 3/3 for March have been on our Water Manage Alwa follow this rule If a 10 da meat Program for the past years Ys y ALL LAWNS will need to be de- :x c , x Sbrtt aSS@S withoutt an We urge everybody to continue prac i p ` ram F y water'the lawns for 15 rrunutes and; thatched this year. Thatch is the tieing our,-water management techa tangled mass of unwanted dead niques�unti, they become seconds there s no rainTfor 20,days watergrasses which develops a barrier be- nature A positive attitude helps! landscape fok 20 minutes.,the tween your green grass and topsoil. We need to dethatch (mechanically remove it)in order to have air, light Frosty Findings and water penetrate the root zone. 33%,Savu1 Sg Thatch makes an excellent breeding Has it been cold enough for you ground for insects and disease and Ready .for some good new about. lately? The Alaskan Express sure keeps our lawn from looking its best. Drought, '88? .We're 'conducting a took its toll in this neck of the woods. survey and upon our requests A lot of our plants had to sustain jA ' Harris Lawn Improvers and THG are EBAW sent A 2 yeaz bill history to frost damage, especially citrus. working together to make sure your 45 of our Residential Farmers The:;: Leave your damaged citrus, ground lawn gets dethatched in time for the information was then forwarded to cover, trees and shrubberies alone. Lawn Pre-Emergent applications us and the numbers are impressive Don't prune the damage off until that will follow shortly afterwards. The average water savings per home` your plants have recovered from w Call Dennis at 427-4550 for the de- during Drought'88 was 33°r6 Next their losses.This could take as long thatching service. month we'll announce the number of . as early April. Be patient and they gallons saved throughout all of 1988 will reward you and come back as of.triose 45 homes:'We will also beef vigorous as they were before. continued on other side 'Better Care 9hrough Integrated Pest Management' 321 Services Tips for March We are continuing with last Dor- Check and clean your sprinkler r mant Spray application. If you feel heads. Make sure they're hitting p; C Y lIS priCQ +: t1C1'eaSe: theirtarget are a .rnissedYou• P1esecall. Remove ALL debris from around $1-14.::: :::.:$1..:,::. Bait will be applied for the control of your shrubberies. snails, slugs, earwigs, crickets and $15-22 $2 pillbugs during the first part of Think about mulching your land- March. scape areas to conserve water. $23-31 $3 Our Weed Control Program begins. $32-40 $4 Selective herbicides will be applied Increases $41-49 $5 on the lawns, landscape areas and weedlines to get us ready for Pre- Unfortunately, our suppliers have $50-59 $6 emergent applications in the spring. increased their prices forcing us to upgrade our prices in order to stay within our means. As you know, $60-68 $7 Pre-Emergent applications will b e THG offers fu gardening rdeningmanage manage- applied to lawns following dethat h- ment services that would normally Ing for the control of crabgrass. take the services of 2 separate com- Use this chart to figure new price f - panies to match. That's why it's important for you to know the good news about our price increases.We compared our(new)yearly price of a Am yard spray for ants with well known pest control companies and found that our prices are 39% less than AFp(eclisp theirs. Prices were based upon their average 3 bdrm tract home and our average new price($43).THG does 2 4 cups peeled and 1/2 cup oatmeal full yard sprays and 1 spot spray for sliced apples 1/3 cup soft butter ants and the others spray for ants 3/4 cup packed 1 tsp. each cinna- either quarterly or bimonthly. brown sugar mon and nutmeg 1/2 cup flour �+ Thank you Marie Kammenzind for Spread apples in 12xl!- :: baking the delicious Apple Crisp Recipe. In ' dish.Mix remaining ingrumbly. closing, Lisa and I wish you all a Sprinkle over apples. Bt 350°. Happy St. Patrick's Day and a Very Serve warm with ice crecream. Happy Easter. You can also use fresh pYours truly, 411 Bird Morningstar THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 Concord, CA 94527-0971 (415) 680-4544 • St. Lic. #04394 322 ` f i .:. TheHap py : . R:E S UDE. G:RA. )i D :P T M A N A:G.E.M:E N T The Newsletter Serving Residentiaf Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol.4 No.40 April, 1989 DrO1211e,gh-ngt89 Update � pop ups �Thesurveyhasshowzthat lawns for 24 minutes,dividethatby ' all'the s set u with our restric 3arid water for.the Srst`8 minutes �sb l`3 a L X e h rains didn't take us out of Y P . ie.m+t; ,45�•7;-:it it gra' e,r„ .... ' �. �5`.t,� �y x `N �s.,,� �h the woods but it did put us closer to* rssaved between 9 , b%more wa4� atI l V am and the second 8 mia `tle edge As it stood��EBMUD wasx ter;,than�;�the other�tyards This iso; 'utas at 2�00'��ara and�'ttie'third'8`` ,� ,� Ysa}a�'T planning on imposing a�359b:cuter anothera,plus for��irestrictors�� We minutes at 3 QO am This allows� ias - ,. liack�Due to the MarchW�rains they encourage all of you to install them ourclaysoils to absorb thewateranda : tsSR`F sn. & ss� �k4' Sx nti at�wt � � � t were able to4roll it back ta`25%,they orwe Cando theworkforyou Please eliminatesrunoff Mostpeople tend; same cut backaswehadlastyear As1 for details towaterbetween4 00-6 OO am You'lI° z „ s* �w � r `�axi,. tiyh r a t�g wing season'begins and the be able'to receive better water fp 1,ru ,�`-k-, �'.':s. '�; '�s 44¢ �''. 1 '� k t iv§ a... 4 'i ��. 4,i r 4�; irrigation clocks are turned ba11 1ck on,s3 sure if you i irrigate kduring the;wee we ask ou to follow'TIIG's Water;} morninghoursinstead Ifyourclockt u 5 � n't cago the;1611 Mdays.set it but run it anagement Program and aim for a k ti n r z t t � �AprilIrrigation,$chedule 25 35°r6'savings once again ''At they u�Y, .�,.,.,... . very gleast we will be teaching the Run Pop-ups for 24 minutes (3,8 min.intervals)every 10th Weurgeourne verResidentialFarm plants to learn fio live in a drought, daY ars to abandon their old irrigation environment,' encouraging deepevt, roots, saving water ands putting� habits andstart to follow our Water' Run Impacts and Birds for 36 M t Pro close This is of money track into,our pockets „ minutes (3,12 min. intervals) � fared to y ou for free,and in the end it eve � r,h r3' 10th day. will;save your lawn and landscape. , The Survey Run Fingerheads (Rotary We havesome more good news aboutheads) for 42 minutes (3, 14WI1S those 45 homes participating in our min.intervals)every 10th day. u Lawns should be cut weekly.Higher EBMUD,consumption survey Dur; cuts will also shade the soil. Please ing 198$ these 4`6,,homes. saved' It is best to probe the land- setour mower to 4-4 all the way 5387,133 gallons of water Since at scape to see if it is wet, for it Y least 100 ofyou Residential Faria”" may only need one deep water- lawn Remember to change your t k „t, x lawn cutting pattern each time you ,are participants in our Water Mgmt, ing this month.Every 15 days, mow. If you o from north to south �. Y g Program,we can simply double that water the landscape for 45 amount,which means that togethez minutes(3, 15 min.intervals). one week. go from east to west the we s5t , w ti P 3�� r next. aved over^11 million gallons of water last year,You all deserve a pat If you haven't had your lawn de- well.done. on the.back fora ob thatched yet, call Dennis Harris at j When we turned on our irrigation' As most of you know; THG has de P last April,we cut our watering time` 427-4550 to make an appointment signed a Restrictor Program that into 3 parts This year we ll do the tM .r ,•,ti `� •;: s g.., !�aw pplies`to mos landscape risers and same For example..',If you water continued on other side 'Better Care Inrough Integrated Pest Managentent' 323 Pheromone aps April Services to the landscape eliminates weeds Soon,most ofyou will notice the red April brings us pH readings of acid by killing their seeds. traps in your apple trees.These traps plants,Yard Feedings and Pre-Emer- are designed to catch the codling gent applications to the landscape. Since the Yard Feeding and Pre- moths, for they are responsible for Emergentapplications are two ofour putting worms in our apples.When The results of the pH tests will allow higher priced services, all Lawn the season passes, we'll collect the us to blend a customized fertilizerfor Feedings in April will be complimen- traps,record their locations and sur- your acid loving plants. tary, as an effort to keep your bill vey its contents. In 1987 we caught down. 5,709 codling moths in 47 traps. In The Yard Feeding includes a bal- 1988,at the same locations we caught anced,slow release fertilizer foryour 3,398 codling moths, showing us a shrubberies and ground covers, a Tips for April 40%decrease in codling moths.We fast dissolving fertilizer for your iso- App is a good month to start prun- hope to bring the percentage down toma, systemic rose food and food ing your trees and shrubberies and even lower this year.The low cost of stakes for your fruit trees. cutting back your ground covers. If the traps($7)makes them practical your shrubberies and ground covers to use.These traps also mean cleaner Upon your request, we will apply are flowering, DON'T prune them apples and fewer pesticide applica- sulfur to your grapes for the control until they are done. tions. With all the debate of pesti- of spidermite and mildew. cides in our fruit, Its good to know6414 �� � M�'chingalle your landscape areas that the THG does offer alternatives. Pre-Emergent, applied twice yearlya y3" mulch twill'help control weeds and:eWhIh to`water loss" Take a plastic trash bag designed for- ��e e� cea tea cea cea coe� cee� cee� cee� ceej cea cNt cea cea cee� as cea reef to k"e' n use and coverall°the drains e « e. « w w �. M w e. e. .. « w e. M « w • the lawns and'landsso cape gou sari keep`the water in the yard in �e stead of allowing it to runout into the{ � Chinese Chicken Salad At your next luncheon,delight your Saut,6 in 3 Tbutter until lightly guestswith a Chinese ChickenSalad. Put in a large salad bowl: browned: This recipe is brought to you by 1/2 Iarge green grated cabbage, 2 packages Raman noodles, Mona Burger of Walnut Creek.Happy as for cole slaw crumbled (save seasoning pack- Birthday Mona! 1/4 cup chopped scallions age for other uses) To those who are celebrating, Lisa 2 cups cooked cubed chicken 2 T sesame seed and I wish you a Happy Passover. 1/4 cup sliced almonds Yours truly, Toss together at last minute with this dressing: 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup vinegar 2 T soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar Bird Morningstar 1/4 teaspoon pepper THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 (415)680-4544 • St.Lic. 1104394 324 .. .. . f 1 �' Gardener Fie �CapJ p The Newstetter Serving R,esidentid Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol.4 No. 41 May, 1989 Fungus Among Us attackinglarger areas ofgreenplants, May Services Suddenly,'IHG's message tape was therefore outgrowing the number of Yard Feedings will continue into the filled with worried concerns from fungi that dies along with the host first part of the month. Residental Farmers who were be- plant. coming alarmed at the streaks of May begins our Complete Yard In- dead patches appearing in their Fusarium blight spreads quickly by secticide application. We will be lawns. Since lawns hadn't been fed hooking itselfonto things that move. spraying your Iawns, trees, shrub- in nearly 3 weeks, we knew that It loves your mower. rakes and in beries walkways and foundations for these dead patches weren't due to some cases,the bottomofyourshoes. the control ants, earwigs, pMbugs, fertilizer burns.Immediately,we did One way to stop the fungus from lawn moths,fleas,aphids and cater- some research,diagnosed the prob- spreading is to sterilize all your pillars to name a few. At the same lem as Fusarium blight, inspected tools. Fill a spray bottle with Lysol, time we will be adding a fungicide to the lawns and applied a fungicide to ammonia or rubbing alcohol and help control Fusarium blight. This �. the target areas. spray the undercarriage and wheels fungicide is very expensive and we of your lawnmower,your rakes and will need to add $5 to the price of What brought on this Fusarium all other lawn maintenance tools. your Complete Yard Spray to cover blight? Weather conditions-As you Fortunately there are fungicides on the cost of the fungicide.Lisa will call know,March brought us heavy rains the market today that will combat and remind you to close your win- and April followed with some Fusarium blight. Applying a fungi- dows and to keep your dogs indoors. unusually high temperatures. 'The cide when the fungus first appears fungus, thriving in these conditions will help slow it down. Mayo will be available for work dur- first appeared within 36-48 hours ing most of the month.Some of you making it nearly impossible to clas- A short article explaining the control already know Mayo,my friend from sify until the damage was already of Fusarium blight will be available Washington who looks for work done.Bentgrasses and bluegrass are in Spanish foryou to give to your gar- amongst the Residential Farmers the most susceptible. dener. Please call and request this. when he comes to visit the BayArea. He prefers to do mulching but will do Fungi obtain their nutrients directly other gardening duties. His fee is from green plants. Fusarium blight $60 a day and he is a good, honest is a parasitic fungi. It latches itself LaWnS hard worker. Please be aware that onto a host plant (your lawn) and Sharpen your lawnmower blade and his time will go quickly so calITHG to robs it of nutrition(chlorophyll).The cut your lawns weekly.Remember to make arrangements if you are inter- host is subservient and the parasite change your lawn cutting pattern ested. Is dominant.The host plant dies first each time you mow. If you go from but the fungi multiplies very rapidly north to south one week, go from and manages to sustain itself by east to west the next. contiruwd on other stile 'Better Care ghrcugh Integrated Pest Management' ' 325 Drought '89 Update x aEffective Mays�tyEBMunhas ae May Irr�gatton Schedule 1 May Irr>igattori Sclieclule 2 ded to reduce froma 25% down to 159�o The newt Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 min. Run Pop-ups f waor 18 min. (3, 6 min. ter rates will be a big advantage 2intervals) every 7th day. intervals) twice weekly. dil ,the h"ot summer months Wei wli`'still go on with our Water Mane P Run Impacts and Birds for 36 min. Run Impacts and Birds for 30 min. agement Program'because�with�ori,. � �< w�» ` (3,12 min. intervals)every 7th day. (3,10 min. intervals twice weekly. without a drought there is still note Run Fingerheads (Rotary heads) for Run Fingerheads (Rotary heads) for 42 min. (3, 14 min. intervals) every 36 min. (3, 12 min. intervals) twice 7th day. weekly. Irrigation��` Tle 1st irrigation schedule is`for Water the landscape for 45 min.(3, 15 Water the landscape for 36 minutes those who want to Continue stretch min. intervals)every 10th day. (3, 12 min. intervals) every 7th day. as ing their water use a little 1\ farther` �3 'and the other one is for those who feeh athey,�need��to use a,little,more�� water Choose one and set our automatic clockatccordngly Call for Tips for May Finish all heavy pruning "Pon an appointment if you would like because delays can lead to sun scar-. can all landscape areas with a THG to setyourclockand check and,4 3" layer of mulch will help to con Ii11 Llr'.irtl anon heads fr v r.. a v, = ��a , g y° g ;.a ,,, serve water and control:weeds �, 'over-,the drains in your lawn and" landscape in order to keep more water in the yard instead of allowing,< it to iun o$-into the street. When planning your garden, don't plant big. Plant small. Choose full �3 sun vegetables and low growth an- Apple Cale nual colors.Buy plants that are heat 1WIAV fmamr and drought tolerant. 2 C sugar '� 4 C chopped apples Lisa and I extend Happy Mother's 1 1 C oil 1 C walnuts Day wishes to all of you Moms out 2 eggs 1 t vanilla there.We think you deserve to treat 2 1/2 C flour 1 t cinnamon yourself to some mouth watering 1 t soda 1 t salt Apple Cake. Thank you Lynne Simpson for the tasty recipe. Sift together dry ingredients.Cream oil and sugar.Add eggs one at Yours truly, a time.Add dry ingredients. Add apples and nuts. Batter will be very stiff.Bake at 3500 for 50 minutes using a 9x13 pan.Serve with whipped cream or ice cream. U-ta Mnt, Bird Morningstar THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 - Concord,CA 94527-0971 - (415)680-4544 • St. Lic.#04394 326 —7 The Hap py . . ` J ..:..:..:::......... ................ :. : .:'..: .: ::':.::•.,...:::::.:.�::.....:.:... .....:..:.....:.. :E.S I US: N T:L A i, I N T E G R A T;E:>D`.:`:PEST Nt A N A G E.IVI S:N:T':.>:<:r :?::;;:>::;.'•`:>'> ;'<>'.»:' ?Ce Newsletter Serving *sidentiaf Farmers in Contra Costa County - Vol. 4 No.42 June, 1989 The drought of'89 has taken a newk' replace the water it lost during tran- . y�; twist Though the threat of a short" spiration. enedr ,ater supply is;lessened`,thisa "funs Irrigation Se6eduIe '° a ,�? ,,,,, � yeaz our plants are undergoing a It is important to check and clean gr deal of stress entering into a Run pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 min. your sprinkler heads. If you cannot thH^dti nN �` 1v 6 iq intervals) ird year ofx dmughf:y STheir resis2'�%%' twice a v'�1` see your sprinkler heads then we tance is`low(Suffering the most ares' must assume they aren't hitting Run impacts/birds for 36 min.(3, those plants which aren't native to their target areas. Use your weed , Y,:: 12 min. intervals), twice a week. this area, such as our cool climate eater to cut around the heads and grasses, acid plants and omamenexpose them. Inform your gardener Run fmgerheadS for 36 min. (3, 12 tai trees Lawns are being attackedY fin, intervals), twice a week. or do this task yourself. ly a variety of fungi which ordinarily ; wouldn't be there i Insect cycles have q:, Water the landscape for 36 min. iicreased. subjecting shrubberies (3, 12 min. intervals), every 7thVVT1S W ;andtrees to"more.infestationsa day. THG will only use a slow, time re- �illeased fertilizer for the duration of ancould talk and tell us Ifonly plts the drought season.This will help to their stones.we'd be able to isolate" ti encourage deeper roots. Remember, their distress and take care of their a lawn must have healthy roots in needs as they occur Like you and I; We will be watering just a little bit order to survive a drought situation. plants need a break sometimes We more often during June. Remember cyan do things to change our environ to divide your watering time into 3 Set your lawn mower wheels to 5 in Ment,go on vacation.go indoors,buts per. For example: If you plan to the back and 4 in the front to angle our plants must sit in the same spot ' water for 24 min.,water for the 1st 8 the cut to shade the soil.Remember z and endure unseasonable weather#' min. at 1:00 am, the 2nd 8 min. at to change your cutting pattern from lack of rainfall in the winter high 2:00 ,m and the 3rd 8 min, at 3:00 week to week Humidity and innumerable:'insect am. In some cases you may need to attacks:' operate your clock manually. We now have a good control over Fusarium Blight but it is not over- Thishard year or. plants and'a" To get the bestwater pressure and at with yet. It is still spreading very they need extra help from us'during A` the same time help minimize evapo- rapidly throughout the county and their third year:Hopefully 1989 will ration, irrigate during the late eve- I've seen it in all lawns.Do your part , be�the last year of drought and 1990 ning or early morning hours. Keep in to help control this fungus. Fill a will bring us a seasonably wet and mind that when daytime temps ex- cool4winter giving thg,mucknee&&,,`:. Geed 95°you mus water your yazd relief to our plants. for 6 minutes that evening in order to Continued on other side 'Better Care through Integrated SPest Management' ' 327 ' spray bottle with lysol, ammonia or in the root zone°Call Dennis Han-is tends to make the fungus more ac- 'm.�:� �i rubbing alcohol and spray the un- at`42? 4550 for the aerating service tive. Melting Out spreads rapidly V dercarriage and wheels ofyour lawn- through spores in the wind.The cost mower,your rakes and all other lawn of the treatment will be the same as maintenance tools. Please contact June Services a lawn feeding. your gardener and make sure he is Our Yard Spray Program is on doing the same. Don't just assume schedule and moving very fast. If Snails are on the rampage again so that he is spraying the mower's un- your yard hasn't been sprayed yet, there will be a snail bait application dercarriage and wheels. don't worry.we'll be there. in June. Have your lawn mover blade sharp=, r Gopher season is here.As always, if a U ened A sharpened blade canTis for June please you're having any gopher activity, P you�upto 946 more waterDandrya dull please call immediately. June is a good month to debud azal- ' blade can allowyou to lose up to 120? eas,rhododendrums and camellias. of your water Each June we apply a granular fun- Pick all camellia buds off the ground gicide to cool climate grasses in to help control camellia tip blight. ' Anotherwayto`ma166- ato". k`a` order to prevent the development for�us`is to have the lawns aerated?i and spread of a fungus known as Thin fruit trees down to 2-3 fruits per every year Don tj confuse dethatch Melting Out. This fungus is recog- group. Some apple trees need to be IN ng with1 aerating`Aerating create nized by circular brown spots with thinned down to 1 fruit per group to chan 11 nels in the soff'that fill up with straw colored centers occurring on help control codling moths. r..;�..s,pn ,hle water,;allowin" g a deeper saturation!=p7:f the leaf blades. Watering the spots Support the weight of overloaded fruit tree branches by putting 7 wooden poles underneath them. Hurry up and plant your vegetable Kahfua Cake 4garden and annual colors by the fifteenth so you can enjoy them later --� f on in the season. %'D 1 package dark chocolate or 1 pint sour cream Momentarily forget calories and German chocolate cake mix cholesterol and treat your dad to a 1/4 cup salad oil rich and delicious Kahlua Cake. 1, 3 oz. package instant vanilla Thanks for the recipe. Marie pudding 1/2 cup Kahlua Mikyska. In closing, Lisa and I wish all ofyou dads out there a very happy 1, 12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips, 2 whole eggs Father's Day. preferably maxi-chips Use a large slotted spoon to mix all ingredients together until moist Yours truly, and smooth.Pour into bundt pan treated with flour and oil(or butter). Bake at 350°for 45 min.Test center of cake for thorough baking.Cool for 20 min. Drizzle mixture of Kahlua and confectioner's sugar over a 01.0,, a ice_ warm cake. Serves 12-16. Bird Morningstar THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (415)680-4544 • St.Lic. #04394 328 1 dieap r adener J � p 1 .::.::.:::::.:.::.::.:.:::.::.::.::. ...... ..... : :_: : : :: :_: Bie News(etter5erving R,esidentid Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol. 5 No. 50 February, 1990 The Disease Triangle Imagine strolling through your temps. In most cases the patho- that's constantly being attacked garden and everything looking gen is surviving along with the by mildew and blackspot. Inves- fine, but on a later date you no- host plant. When the environ- tigate and you may find that the ticed a powdery substance on mental factors become ideal,the environment is the cause of the your roses, a rusty appearance pathogen becomes dominant problem,especially if its location on the lawns and a complete and takes over the host plant. is in shade.You can save numer- dieback of some branches in a ous chemical applications, seemingly healthy plant. These Since we know the habits of rust money and frustration byremov- things are known as diseases. we can do things to avoid it such ing the plant and putting it into as correcting the overwatering, its right habitat. A plant disease is a condition cutting grasses shorter and caused by the continued irrita- keeping the nitrogren level up by So, the next time you venture tion of some chief factor which practicing a rigorous lawn feed- into your garden you may have a may be either an environmental ing schedule. Therefore, when new point of view. When you condition or a living organism the environment is right for the come across an abnormality either in the form of a bacteria, pathogen to attack, we have you'll have a better understand- fungus or virus. The organism taken measures to close some of ing of why it's there.The triangle must be on the host plant and the doors. can help you find more alterna- the environmental conditions tives to solving your disease must be right in order to trigger Sometimes it is better to deal problems. the disease. with preventive measures in- stead of looking for a cure after Host the disease has struck. Under- standing the disease can help Imgatian ; you prevent it. r, All systems offs Jan `gave us a Take Peach Leaf Curl for ex- good`amount of rain and (hope' ample. If we spray our peach fully) Feb will do the same" trees with copper and oil before Remember, longer dryout pen Pathogen Environment the bud swells in the earl spring ods:between irrigations encour early we can aim to eliminate peach our plants',to grow deeper Let's use the example of Lawn leaf curl by subduing the patho- roots as they search for water. Rust to see how the Disease Tri- gen. The only times you need to con;- angle works. The host plant is cerci youiself.with 'waterLng is the bluegrass. The pathogen is Sometimes stopping the Disease when we leave<you a yellow,,tag� ` the rust, and the environmental Triangle is as simple as removing inforrning,you to do so after factors are overwatering, tall the wrong plant and bringing in lawn feeding"fi .'• ` - grasses and cool day and night the right one. Take a rosebush Continued ort other side "Better Care?hrough Integrated Pest Management' =329 February Services To maintain our efforts to control necessary, there will be a third can see the grasses are just not frost damage on citrus we will be application to peach trees only, growing.Whenyou do mow,keep applying Frostguard once again. in early March. your lawns at 2". Don't forget to I'd like to point out that we have- change your lawn mowing pat- n't lost any citrus trees this year Pruning has begun. We'll be tern. I've noticed a lot of ruts in so these FYostguard applications pruning your roses, fruit trees your lawns and they are caused have been a great plus for every- and some varieties of deciduous by the mower.going in the same one. trees.This year the pruning serv- direction each time you mow. ice includes the hauling away of These ruts will develop into dead Our first application of copper debris and each home will be areas caused by soil compaction. and oil has been applied and the priced individually, second application will occur during mid Feb. Keeping within our integrated methods we will Tips to Remember not be using any insecticide. Instead we are relying upon the Lawns Check to see if your downspouts agricultural oils to smother the Grasses may only need to be cut and rain gutters are clean. Make insect eggs and kill the soft once this month.Again,we have sure your drains are open and shelled insects, such as scale. If a cold snap upon us and as you flowing freely. Pinch back all dead flowers on your winter annuals such as calendulas, pansies, violas and ornamental poppies. Listen to the weather reports and continue to practice Frost Awareness. Cover selected " db Chicken Mourne plants (such as citrus trees. succulents and orchids) with a sheet to protect against over- night frost. 1/2 C.sharp cheddar cheese,grated 1 lb. fresh broccoli Water houseplants and give 1/2 lb.whole mushrooms, sliced 3/4 C. sour cream them a half dose of plant food. 1 can mushroom soup 1/2 T. lemon juice Four chicken breasts 3/4 t. curry powder Serve your loved ones a delicious meal called Chicken Moumd this ' Valentine's Day. Thanks for the Salt and pepper chicken breasts and wrap tightly in foil.Bake at 5000 recipe, Glenda Harrell. for 35 min.Cool.Remove meat from skin and bones and cut into large pieces. Set aside. Cook broccoli for 5 min. in boiling water. Line Lisa and I wish you all a Happy bottom of deep casserole dish with broccolli. Place chicken on top. Valentine's Day. MIx remaining ingredients and pour on top.Bake uncovered at 3500 ,yours truly, for 30 min. Serve with fluffy white rice and fruit salad. y This recipe can be made the day before.Just pop it in the oven for 30 minutes before serving.Yields 4 portions. Bird Morningstar 1HE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (415) 680-4544 • St. Lic. 1104394 330 ' X. xx X. 1 L . 1 L/L eaGardener y pp 1 INTEG :<<>>:.; MU .'>>:`::::;>:>:::'.: :is.LQ ... .T.1.A.... :....... ... .: EZ ATE.. ..P.E.ST..Nf'A'NAGE.. E.I�FT..,............. ...... ......... gl e NewsletterSewing 94sidentiaf Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol. 5 No. 53 May, 1990 Earth Day Around the Yard Fertilizers We, THG are constantly changing This year we've taken the insecti- We take pH readings of the soil to the way we control pests and dis- tide out of our Dormant Spray an- take away the guesswork when we eases in and around residences in plications and rely upon agricul- blend our granular fertilizers.Our order to reduce your exposure to tural oils to smother the insects Complete Yard Feedings occur in pesticides and help keep the envi- and their eggs. Acid plants, fruit spring and fall at their most active ronment clean and safe. The na- trees and other ornamentals need growth time.We use a slow release ture of our business, Residential at least 2 applications of copper fertilizer which allows them to feed Integrated Pest Management sim- and oil spray during the winter. throughout the year.Our frequent ply means that we use more than lawn feedings keeps the grass one approach to battle pests and roots active and leaves only diseases. Such.methods include Trapping enough fertilizer to nourish the pesticide applications, biological roots therefore taking away the control, attractants, repellents Our Pheromone Traps used in the risk of it leaching down into our and cultural practices.We haven't spring and summer for the control ground water. We don't use liquid �. stopped using pesticide chemicals of codling moths, houseflies, fruit fertilizers like other companies do but we do manage them and use flies, wasps and other of insects because some of them may be them a lot less frequently than our contain a safe, synthetic attrac- treated with formaldehyde. competitors do. A quick review of tant which lures and then traps our services will show you how we the insects.They work 24 hours a compare to other companies. day, safely. Wetter Management`Y Controlling gophers means using �A`great deal`yofx onr 'success hear` Spray Applications traps instead of bait and gas. �v�n�l n our,Water Mgmt Program` Most companies on offer:,you Other pest control companies thJs_,,,,uring the drought of'88 oui spray residences at least 4-6 timesweed Control Participants saved 33% of their a year and some even recommend water Our monthly newsletter. monthly service. We feel that fre- Applying Pre-Emergent in early gives you an timgatIon schedule :. quent applications and stronger spring and late fall allows us to get and tells you how to set your Block , poisons aren't good for the environ- a better handle on weed control "plus asvanety of other helpful ink, meet so we spray the yard 2 112 because the 1st application is be- formation We check your irriga,, times a year and allow the good in- fore the rains and the 2nd one is at tion have a phone hne that will an*' sects and birds to come in and do the end of the rainy season. Our swer your questions immediately;. some of the management for us. 2,4-D applications for weeds in the so none of you have to be left in the There's a Complete Yard spray in lawn is done on an"as needed"spot May, a Spot Spray for ants in the spray basis. In most cases you'll summer and a Complete Yard get as little as one ounce of active Spray again in Nov. ingredient. Continued on other side Better Care ghrougk Integrated Pest Management" ' 33'T Irl"1gat10II. A wt The`lst iizzga'tion schedule ><s fors" 1VIay Irrigation Schedule 1May Irrgation,Schedule 2 those who want to 0o1 t>tnue*<< {�hinlieir water use and the Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3,8 min. Run Pop-ups for 18 min. (3,6 min. other,one is for those who,.pethe '4 Y intervals)every 5th day. intervals)twice weekly. need to water a tittle more Chooses oneand set your clock accordui" Run Impacts and Birds for 36 min. Run Impacts and Birds for 30 min. G3a11 for an app aw12 min t cif youant us,to' (3 .intervals)every 5th da ' y. (3 10 min.intervals twice weekly, set your clock�'���«, ` f Run Fingerheads(Rotary heads)for Run Fingerheads(Rotary heads)for Lawns ' 42 min, (3, 14 min.intervals)every 36 min. (3, 12 min.intervals) twice 5th day. weekly. Your lawnmowers wheel adjust- ments should be set at 4-4 all the Water the landscape for 45 min.(3, Water the landscape for 36 minutes way around and the blade should 15 min. intervals)every 10th day. (3, 12 min.intervals)every.7th day. be SHARP. Remember to change your lawn cutting patterns each time you mow. May is the month to aerate. Aerat- May Services fungicide will help control rots, ing creates channels in the soil mildews and blights. Your price that fill up with water, allowing a Our Complete Yard Spray with in- will be the same as it was last deeper saturation in the root zone. secticide and f ingicide is the prior- spring. Lisa will call to remindyou Call Dennis Harris at 427-4550 for ity this month. We'll be spraying to close your windows and keep the aerating service if your'e new your lawns, small trees,shrubber- your children and dogs indoors. and haven't used him before. Oth- ies, groundcovers, rocks, side- erwise,Dennis will call and sched- walks,driveways,foundations and Please become involved in our Irri- ule those residential farmers perimeter of your yard for the con- gation Restrictor Program. These who's lawns he aerated last year, trol of ants,earwigs,fleas,etc.The restrictors fit onto the ends ofyour sprinkler pop-ups and risers and ......................................... • • •• ••••••• • ••••••• • • ••••••• -........................................................ •••••••• offer significant water savings. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••-•••••••••••••••••••••••••••' You can install them yourselves or o o . 'o o o�- . - o •. we can do it.Please call for details. . --- • �••• Codling of ...�:.......�....•.�......a........�......�.•.••. ....... " .. Most of you will soon notice the red Mom's Apple Tart ngM h Traps placed in your apple trees. Codling moths are re- sponsible for putting worms in our 1 sheet frozen puff pastry,. apples. The trap is a low cost($7) thawed2 T butter,melted alternative to pesticides. 3 Rome Beauty apples,peeled, 2 T sugar cored and thinly sliced 1 t honey Ryan Booth is available to cut 1/4 c.apricot preserves lawns in Blackhawk only. Call 736-7689. Preheat oven to 400°.Place pastry in 91/2"tart pan.Trim edges.Pierce pastry with fork.Arrange apple slices on pastry in overlapping concen- In closing, Lisa and I extend tric circles.Brush butter evenly over apples.Sprinkle with sugar.Bake Mothers Day wishes to all of you until pastry is golden and apples are soft,about 35 min. Moms out there. Stir preserves and honey in small saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed through, 1-2 min.Strain.Brush over tart. Yours truly, =r ==:" Bird Morningstar ._ .=: •..�........a......�......s.......�......�':......a.................... ....... THE HAPPY GARDENER OAll rights reserved P.O. Box 27971 - Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (415) 680-4544 • St.Lic. #04394 f { f 332 .... ......... ................. ......; >:>: ; The HappyGardener . ..... 1 ::::.:<.;:.. R:E.S.LD:E.NT.L�►L...LNTEG..R.AT.. D.... .E. .T::M:Aa�I:A:;G:£::M:E:N:T:i?;':';<::::::>>.::>::?:>:::::»as:>: ::<> E : .....::..::...::: ::. :.::.:: :.:. ::..::.::.:.::..:......... .....................:.....::::...:::: ?lie Newsletter Sening*ji4ntial Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol. 5 No. 54 June, 1990 Lawn Talk June Lawns Today's lawns are taken very seri- ;deep roots A shallow root system Setyourlawn mower wheelsto 5 in ously. They are more than just a ,needs that daily fwat&.,td suivivets the back and 4 in the front. This play area for the children,a place so you'll end up spending a fortunes setting will angle the cut to shade for dogs to run on and a soft spot to to'water Y it Overwa hang satu , the soil. @ r�-c�ak�-t t rt 3t`� � settle under a tree on a hot sum- rates the lawn and robs the soil of mess day. Admired by ourselves, nitsoaygen �kOxygen is'�the; l i In our plight to help encourage neighbors and friends, competi- element hat all healthya plants deeper roots,THG will only use a tion often runs from yard to yard. neid sustain tlieioselvesWater slow, time released fertilizer for We all want our ands to look as y come cond 7� � ,� "' ' the duration ofthe drought season. Y C .0 green as a storybook picture. On;the other hand,managmgyour K Thetiquestion most often asked in water allows a longer dryout p{e1`' a oiu:,4th ear of dio` lit is ;Sho' r uldnod betwee m abo s::and:.en- a-.-a- .F+v4„a4..+,,,...S.a, v;aT�. ...1r e,� +rz eY>. .5� you water lightly and frequently or- ,,courages v e development of the should you water deeply and less deeper roots that go loolung for the fre uen'tl �” ,Those ;who beUeve �watei and this:helps th'e `saesnl q Y>, ! tha , atering every day is good are survive througli'out th'e hot �= �� onlyfoohng themselves As tame` mermonths Yourlawnrrnllbeeas=' goes on you will see these things ier.to mow and edge Pest and dis Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 Happening to your lawn ease problems will be+down to a'` min.intervals)twice weekly. minium Itwilllookbetterandgive owingbecomes difficult The' .', you years of enjoyment Don gust; Run Impacts or Birds for 36 y , min. (3, 12 min. intervals) wetness keeps the grasses bear take my word forthis,look at your' twice weekly. ` mg,down so it won't goi into they lawm If you re still watering daily; mower's bag 'easily rDue to the;; look,for the signs that I've talked Run Si le Stream and n- saturation, the"mower'swheels , about. ' gerhead Rotors for 42 min.(3, willmakeruts thatflattenout and t`€ 14 min. intervals) twice won'theal, ultimatelyresuitmgui Thereareotherthings,youmustdo' weekly. dead areas Your lawn becomes`, ifyouwantyourlawn to sur' vulnerable to pests 'and'`disease today's world Aerate in the spring.;, Water the landscape for 42 min. (3, 14 min. intervals) therefore needing more applica Maintain a year.round,Jfertiliza"; eve 7th day. tions for disease, pest and' weed tion program.`'Control pests':ands every Y control The snail population ui • diseases as they�enter the:turf . T r Run drip 1-2 hrs.per week. creases Mushrooms'thnve Thi; area Keep your lawn mower blade fertilizers leach out.Amuddy lawn; sharpened Mow your lawn to the`-' The first threeapply to lawns only is not an ideal enviiroriment for the proper height according to the kids to play on They will compac season Make sure to change your mx ra� � tr-•i"u ria^atG 3'°J '� s4s.wa aft �. �� i :; x z: �tlze soil and make�a muddy mess• cutting�patterhs 'eaeh time' you i .Overwatenng� destroys all they mow. }. continued on other stde 'Better Care Through Integrated Pest Management' 333 Lawn Maintenance Cieckf1st for R,esidentiaf Farmers hr� Adjust the lawn mower wheels to Fillia spraytbottle with alcohol oaAdjustthe sprinklers totcover the t the proper height according to the ammoniaand spray theunderc areas l,that wren treceiving season. nage ofyour lawn mower atter each 'adequate water � °° '` ��" g Y g P y, t }y wi �P P n When da „ tem s se tame ou mow to sto the s read of } 1 � Change our lawn cutting attem diseases � . El ytime p 95,� fromweek to week. Ifyou go from water the yard for 6 minutes that north to south one week,go from El Set your4automatic irrigation clock' �evenin' 'in order to re 4 ,1�. '4.- �. .+a g.y Faa rf x P1aCe the east to west the next according to the monthly schedules water it lost during transpiratto ` 9'4 � , ,given fii the newsletter Divide your Sharpening your lawn mowe% watering time into thirds w ' 4 v , Clean check and ring ur sp�rin blade twtoe a9year saveswaber A klei partes during the gznwing sea duII cut needs ixmre�water to Agrate the lawns in the late spring on �rid ^e.t r w 41 iyti _.,..;s pair�itself than a sharp.cut���;• and fall ,,� ' June Services Each June we apply a granular Gopher season is here. If you're Debud azaleas and rhododen- fungicide to the cool climate having any gopher or mole activ- drums. Cut back your petunias grasses in order to prevent the de- ity, call it in immediately, and other annuals if they are start- velopment and spread of Melting ing to lag. Out,a fungus characterized by cir- Please become involved in our Irri- cular brown spots and straw col- eation Restrictor Program, These Plant your veggies and annual ored centers in the leaf blades. restrictors fit onto the ends of your colors by the fifteenth so you can Unfortunately, watering the spots sprinkler pop-ups and risers and enjoy them later on. make the fungus more active. offer significant water savings. Melting Out spreads rapidly You can install them yourselves or Ryan Booth is available to cut through spores in the wind. The we can do it.Please call for details. lawns in Blackhawk only. Call granular treatment needs to be 736-7689. watered in and the cost is the same as a lawn feeding. In closing, Lisa and I extend Fa- Tips for June ther's Day wishes to all ofyou Dads There will be a lawn feeding this out there. month and as always,it needs to be Thin fruit trees down to 2-3 fruits watered in. per group. Some apple trees need to be thinned down to 1 fruit per Yours truly, This month,on an as needed basis, group to help control codling we will be we spraying weeds with moths. a non-selective herbicide in the _ r- sidewalks, driveways and land- Support the weight of overloaded scapes.Weeds in the lawn will be fruit tree branches by staking Bird Morningstar sprayed with 2,4-D. them with wooden poles. THE HAPPY GARDENER m All right.reserved P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • 14151 680-4544 • St.Lic. #04394 334 2' i eHpaGardener pJ 1 RESIDENTIAL: INTEGRATEL? PEST MA:NA:G:EMENT The Newsletter Serving Aodentid Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol. 5 No. 55 July, 1990 ]Bird's Words July Services , This handy reference guide will investigate, check and correct ob- We are continuing to spray the help you gain a better understand- vious problems. weeds in your landscapes and ing of the terms we most often use lawns. Dont worry,we'll be there. in our newsletters and conversa- •3 Pesticide A term that covers tions with you. chemical products which are used Next well apply snail bait contain- as insecticides, herbicides and ing a small amount of insecticide ❖Barbeque An open air feast fungicides. for the control of snails, slugs, ear- that can be enjoyed in the garden wigs, crickets and pillbugs. Snail with your family and friends. ❖ Pheromones Chemicals Bait is applied 3 times a year,once produced by other insects to com- in the winter, the spring and then •:°Spray BT A biological insec- municate with other members of the summer. ticide spray used to control the lar- the same species. The pheromone There will be a lawn feedingin July , vae of tobacco budworm that at- traps we use contain a safe, syn- and as always, it needs to be wa- tacks tomatoes and petunias. thetic attractant. Male insects tered in. detecting the odor of the phero- ❖Fungicide Apesticide which mone are lured to the location Our Integrated Trap Program is in is used to control fungi and disease expecting to find a female and are full force this month.We'll be plat- caught in the trap. in the garden. Largely used as a ing Fruitfly and Housefly Traps in preventive. the yard plus Mosquito Repellent ❖ Prevention Using a pesti- Candles in the patio areas.Without •:°Herbicide A pesticide used cide to stop, control or ward off using poisons,these traps work 24 to control unwanted plants pests before they become a prob- hours a day to help kill a large (weeds). Pre-emergent is used to lem and cause damage to plants. variety of insects that are a prob- kill the weed seed germination. _ lem to our community. So look for Post-emergent is used to kill the •:-Rtng Irrtgactton Taking a the traps in your trees andshrub- weed. 2,4-D kills weeds in the weed seater or small pruning tool'; beries and you'll be amazed at how lawn. and cutting the fgrassaourid the; many insects they catch in such a lawn sprinkler heads to give theme short period of time. ❖dnsecticide Apesticide used a ring shape,yusually a 3-4"radius,3 i to control insects.Comes either in therefore allowing the water to hit": Ifyou're still having a problem with a granular form, a liquid or a wet- its targetdreas.T e head's ori the s ants don't hesitate to call us so we table powder that is mixed with edge of the lawn should have a halfY can come out to spot spray.There is water to form a suspension which �ring and,the heads in,".'...the lawn ,ti no charge for this service. is used for spraying. `;should have a full ring: (over.please) ❖ Mow, Blow and Go A ❖Set Clock Setting the irriga- careless habit that maintenance tion clock according to the sched- gardeners can get into by failing to ule in the monthly newsletter. 'Better Care 5irougk IntegratedPest Management' _all WIC L 335 n Law s 1 our lawn Sharpen the blade.de. Set y he back and r wheels to 5 'n t i mw ee s o e w 4 in the front. This setting will angle the cut to shade the soil. Change your lawn mowing pattern Run Pop-ups for 30 min. (3, 10 Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 from week to week. min. intervals) twice weekly, min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Mon.and Thurs. Sun.,Tues.and Fri. Don'thesitate; aerate.Call Dennis Harris at 427-4550 for the service. Run Impacts or Birds for 42 min. Run Impacts or Birds for 36 min. (3, 14 min. intervals) twice (3,12 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Mon.and Thurs. weekly, Sun., Tues.and Fri. Run Single Stream and Finger- Run Single Stream and Finger- Ii'>r`1 atiori head Rotors for 42 min. (3, 14 head Rotors for 36 min. (3, 12 g` +"' min. intervals) twice weekly, min. intervals) 3 times weekly, As you`know,July can be one ofourY'' Mon.and Thurs. Sun.,Tues.and Fri. M warmest months and we can con time to'expect high tempslfor th'e Water the landscape for 42 min. Water the landscape for 30 min- riext90"days These scheduleswill (3,14 min.intervals)once a week, utes (3, 10 min.) twice weekly, 1h`'elp keep your,\zwater' cosh dowm� Sat. Mon.and Thurs. aid allow you to water theKA,.yard;,:. properly We recommend that you' Run drip 1-2 hrs.per week. Run drip 1-2 hrs.twice weekly try Schedule A for a,week and if The first three apply to lawns only The first three apply to lawns only you feel you need more water,them pp y y switch:over to schedule ,B' Help° , mnimize evaporation and receive; the best.water.'pressure by amgatt' ing dunfi-We late evening or early i morninghours"¢When' da tv ime Check the sprinklers occasionally; the nozzle heads on the halves to tempslexceed`95°;You §t,,,`* or clogged heads Most of the dry' see if its a 12 or 15.Restrictors for vourvardfor8`mm thatevenirigto spots I came across were due to a' the pop-ups are.60 ea.and restric- y y , Y gg t )' replace' the water it lost dunn cloy ed head tors for the risers are 3 for $1.00. transpiration' Filters are included. Labor begins is at$75.Mostyards can be done in a "Last month I came across commoif day. Counting Heads irrigation problems,tliatti could g` have r'easily 6eenp;revented ary For a significant water savings, solved by following these 3 simpler get involved with our Irrigation Ryan Booth is available to cut procedures °If you or your gar.; Restrictor Program.These restric- lawns in Blackhawk only. Call dener cannot do them'then give u5 tors fit onto the ends ofyour plastic 736-7689. (not brass)Toro and Rainbird pop- ups, fingerhead rotors and all Set your imgation clock according brands of risers. You can easily In closing,Lisa and I wish you all a to the"monthly schedule I came install them yourselves or we can Safe and Happy Fourth of July. acrosa too,:Many"made up"'sched=_ do it. To know how many restric- ules that simply won't.work This' tors you'll need, just count the one works if you follow it. heads on your risers and pop-ups Yours truly, separately as follows: RISERS: Ring ybuiJawni irrigations heads. Count 1/4 and 1/2 as one group and J.Ve seen too many dry spots level'- 3/4 and full as another group. For opin T 1f ou;,don't:see the head POP-UPS: Count L4 as one g :. Y group, than.:don t...assume:•-the,:water is group together 1/3 and 1/2 and Bird Morningstar littingits target area: u' group together 3/4 and full. Check THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (415)680-4544 • St.Lic. #04394 336 The Hap pJ RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED FEST MANAGEMENT :.::.e.:::.srretter 'ervin:.:::<:.. S g R,si e fiat Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol. 5 No.56 August, 1990 A Winning Combo Irrigations Rt� �.y.5 rd 4{ .c "�`Sa . Many times we've spoken about Many of our Residential Farmers As youfiknow;T we're entering into the benefits of using flow restric- have managed to save on the `one of our wannest�months Thee` tors in the yard if you want to save average of30%ormore water from ugi VvSchedule is sdesigned for water and money during these one year to the next.Good news!In give fi ur laAi ands`landscape ar's drought years. Now lets talk general, the 25 homes we've re- eas more water_ � � ' .,:. about how they work. The water cently surveyed saved more water , system in your yard needs two from 1988-89 than they did from P things to make it operate.Pressure 1987-88. 88. and volume.A multitude of heads 4 on one line can create an unbal Managingawater meanssetting AUGUST' SCHEDULE anced system.One head may have yourzirri anon clock aceordin toy' + .ra tY.. Aga ?.. s. *. �•, 9ca g s .. ....... more pressure than another and �4the seasons, with little to no water one head may put out more water iri the wnnter,gradually increas , than another.Addinga restrictor m it inthe s nn ,peakm in the Run Pop-ups for 30 min.(3, 10 to each of the heads stablizes the summar and lese nirigi gas th;ejr Win.intervals)3 times weekly, pressure and distributes the water ' r ains begin"m the fall ,Aliovtnn`gj Sun.,Tues,and Fri. evenly, therefore eliminating )`ongerdryoutpenodsbetweenim „ « #� Run Impacts or Birdsfor 42 min. waste.In an overdesigned system, gations encourages the develop (3, 14 min. intervals) 3 times the heads farthest away work bet ,tr ent of',the deeper roots that will' weekly,Sun.,Tues.and Fri. ter when the pressure is even searchfor the water " ` hnA; Without restrictors, the first head Run Single Stream and F inger- on the line may put out a maxi Dunng our 7 years of Water 1Vlgmt head Rotors for 42 min. (3, 14 mum amount of water and the last m Contra Costa County we have' min.intervals)3 times weekly, head may put out only a minimum constantly improved our methods Sun.,Tues,and F4-i. For example, if your restrictors }Ournewslettergw, youanimga- Waterthelandscapefor36min. only allow 1.5 gl. per min. to pass tion 'schedule and we offer advice' (3, 12 min. intervals) twice through, each head will pass only )but Water Mgmt doesn't work ung weekly weekly,Mon.and Thurs. , that. Also, if your mower acciden- fess you°'get involved` So take they tally runs over the nozzlehead and fame to your understand how yoi r Run drip 2-4 hrs.per week. destroys it, in most cases the clock works and how the systeM restrictor will still be in tact so if pe§ates'Maare ke sure the head"s The first three apply to lawns only. the water system comes on you'll hitting their target areas and prig still only Iose that 1.5 gl. per min, the'sprinkler heads in the lawn Does thatsoundtoodifficult?Itre ' Restrictors, combined with Water ally doesn't take anytime Those When daytime temps exceed 95°. Management will save you a great 'wRo've?followed oui`pr�oceld'ures all you must water your yard for 10 deal of water when you multiply along will tell you`how,welhthey¢' min. that evening o replace the that savings over a year's time ,rwork. " ." water it lost during transpiration, lover,pleased Better Care`Through Integrated Pest Management" ' 337 , Lawns ' Set your lawn mower wheels to 5 we, THG are on our 2nd applica- Plants have now entered into their in the back and 5 in the front.This tion.We allow the good insects and summer dormancy period. During setting will shade the soil and al- birds to come in and do some of the the next 45 days they will do little low the lawn to stay moist longer. management for us. Lisa will call to no growing at all. This is na- Remember to change your lawn to remind you to keep your chil- ture's way of turning the plants off cutting pattern weekly. dren and dogs indoors. so they can survive the summer heat. Oxalis has become resistant to August Services herbicides so this month some of Don't attempt any heavy pruning you will be receiving another 2,4-D of shrubberies or ground covers The ants have made their come- application for controlling weeds this month. Exposing the inner back during the hot weather just in the lawn. wood to the sun can lead to the de- in time for our Control Spray for velopment of sun scar.If you must ANTS and other pests.This month prune,prune lightly. we'll be spraying the bases of your Tips to Remember shrubberies and trees, founda- August is a good month to give tions, benderboards, sidewalks, Take the time to let us know if houseplants and potted plants a driveways and the perimeter of you're going on a vacation in deep watering and feeding with ' the yard. While other companies August so we can watch your Miracle Gro. Take the plant out- may be up to their 3rd,4th,or 8th sprinkler system and set your side and turn the hose on very spray application so far this year, clock on those hot days. slowly and allow the container to soak for 1-2 hrs. Feed the plant when the soaking is completed. Participating in THG's Coopera- tive Food Program is a good way to share your abundance offruits and vegetables with other residential Potato & Bean Puree farmers.Here's how it works: Pick your crops,call us and I will pick it up,bag it and pass it around.This is a free service. 1 large onion 4 medium white potatoes For an easy and delicious meal,try 1 Ib. green beans (preferably from this month, the garden) s recipe for Potato and Bean Puree'. Thanks, Susan Shapiro. Clean potatoes. Leave peel on. Cut in quarters. Cut onions in quarters. Place in saucepan and add just enough water to We wish those of you vacationing cover them. Cover tightly and boil until soft. Add beans and this month a safe and wonderful steam long enough to blanch. Pour all of it in your food proc- trip. essor, including the water. Puree'. Add salt and pepper to taste. It's delicious. Yours truly, Bird Morningstar ' THE HAPPY GARDENER ®All rights reserved ' P.O. Box 27971 9 Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (415)680-4544 • St. Lic. #04394 338 4 die app y Ganfener ............. --------- X.. E, X --- 1 '?ieNewsfetterSet'ngResidentia(F.armers:.;t:.n:.;Co ntraCostaCou nt.:y •:::::.: Vol.6 No.64 April, 1991 Lawns You'll soon notice that our grasses the intervals for 6 O0,�,P m. mid WILL BE FREE as an effort to �cny t r� J ,. will proceed to grow very rapidly night and 4 00 AN1 This allows a lower your bill. and the task of weekly mowing deeper saturation and eliminates officially now begins. Some lawns runoffrs ti' Most ofyou will soon notice the red may need to be mowed twice a Codling Moth Traps placed in your week due to the rampant growth. Inspect your irrigation Turn it on, apple trees.Codling moths are re- Set your lawn mower's wheel ad- TcIf c to see if th'eheads arehittitng sponsible for putting worms in our , justments to 4-4, the higher cut theirtarget areas and;unclogitH`ein apples.The trap is a low cost($7) will shade the soil.Always remem- of necessary"Ring the irngation ' alternative to pesticides. ber to change your lawn mowing heads Take a weed eater and cut a pattern from week to week. If you ring around each sprinkler Bead to. mow from north to south one week, ensure the water Will be hitting its fps to Remember mow from east to west the next. target areas �,. Please take the time to inform your Start pruning your shrubberies gardener about this.The soil is just and ground covers to the shape too saturated for aerating this April Services you desire. month.We will recommend aerat- ing next month when the soil con- First, Pre-emergent will be ap- (,Mulch all ,yourlandscape areas; ditions are just right. plied to all the landscape areas with a 3" layertof mulch to`help' such as ground covers, shrubber- `con'trol weeds and water,loss.`' Jul ies and weedlines on the perimeter Irrtgatllon of your property facing fields. As "Critter Alert", as Glenda would you know, Pre-emergent applied say.Inspect the yard occasionally Lucicily, March turned out to be a twice yearly (April and Oct.) kills for signs of gophers and moles. very.wet ;month ::and completely' weed seed germination. Look for unwanted mounds of soil saturated our soils::Let s'use this' or tunnels. I to our`advantage and avoid a ngid Next, comes our Complete Yard irrigation.schedule..for,Apri1,,You Fertilization.Wewill be applying In closing, Lisa and I wish you a will have 2 opportunities to water: balanced slow-release fertilizer to Happy Spring. Let's keep our fin- your yardanda3rdoptaon,is avail' your shrubberies and ground cov- gers crossed for a relaxed water , able to,you 1'he Pre emerg n an ers, a fast dissolving fertilizer for rationing policy. hcation to"the dlidscane during your isotoma, systemic rose food t�hjr511 part ofApril will need tb bei; and food stakes for your fruit trees. Yours truly, 'watered iii 'So will the Complete'!' Yard FPrtihiiu;o during h ec Since the Pre-emergent Land- 0 ahalf of the month If you feel' scape ApZ� ^ ndplication and the Com- ahe need to irrigate a third time; plete Yard Fertilization are two of Bird Morningstar allow the running time to be for 30 our higher priced services, ALL THE HAPPY GARDENER minutes(3, 10 min.intervals). Set, LAWN FEEDINGS IN APRIL ®All Rights Reserved (over,please) Better Care?hrough Integrated Pest Management" ' 339 Water Watch 1991 1 Drought Saving Yips 1 Al' ' ithwater restrictions Outdoors enter into 'our fifth ❑ Give your lawn mower a thor- Q InsertPCD s into as many pop tis` Y � year`s of droughty it s. ough maintenance check. Clean ups;as possible F t ` ;time to`sit down with your family the air filter, change the spark O Water'dry'spots on`the lawn and discuss`what you cankdo toy plugs and sharpen the blade. witl a hose`and sprinkler instead' conserve,water inside andr out` O Sha enin ou'r lawn mower g y of turnin on the entire s stem RevieWthislistwe' utto""'etlierfo � P gblade twice a year saves water A,` ❑ Don t water in the heat of the you`so you``canseewhat you ares alcutneedsnoiewatertorepair day= �" "° y y " sL doiri n lit no"w and check off the �,' �,r g g itself than a sharp cut. ;} D Use common sense Ask your things that need to be'donein the ❑ Change your lawn cutting pat- self,"Can I water one day less"r t� nearfdture,,pAeip you save watgr _ ;. tern from week to week ❑ Cover"your drains ui the land�k Aerating lawns frequently acape with plastic so y ' — ou'can keep `Te� ,els �t v t pg d ` y5 creates t channby removing the the water in your yard instead ofd plugs'�and providesa placefor the allowing into runinto the streety� water to saturate ti ❑ Dig basins around trees and' Indoors h' ve�etables such as s uash,melons ❑ Check all irrigation heads for g_ q ti '" ❑ Education is the first tool in clogs,insects and any foreign` and tomatoes to collect water managing water. matter ❑ Mulch Ground bark, compost D Put a sign in your window that O. Divide yourring time into or leaf meld reduces evaporation` says,THINK DROUGHT. 3 separate intervals and.discourages weeds 11.. ❑ Wash your dishes in a basin D„ Learn to, operate your'clock' D Sweep?driveways and side with biodegradable soap so youmanually ��� walks'ratherthanhosingthemoff, +,V can recycle it. Try washing the ❑ Make sure your irrigation ❑ Ifyour irngat,- - system i§n't, floor with it. clock will give you�a separate lawn automated;use a kitchen timer to' vS'ti qr \ b,„' ❑ Use paper plates and cups. and landscape schedule reirind you when'to turn it off. k ❑ Drink bottled water. ❑ Check to see if all irrigation' ❑ Use,hose end shutoff valves ' ❑ Put water restrictors on all the heads are hitting their target'ar'< for hand watering faucets and showers. eas ❑ Repair eaky faucets and bad ❑ Use your dishwasher only D Check your iT}lgation system hose'connections when it is completely full. bimonthly be�ause,it�is mechanic,. ❑ Replace broken sprinklers or: Y p , ❑ Teach your children not tocal,and can get'out of adJustment.a users play with water. ❑ Set your automatic irrigation ❑ Plant}.vegetables closer to 'r r ❑ Take shorter showers. clo,ck acc,ording to the monthl4y gether This will shade the soil in, D Turn the water off when soap- schedules given"in the;newslet er iscour dage'weeds. ing up in the shower. ❑ Ring" your_ sprinkler heads” O Plant annuals iiionly the most ❑ Never allow water to run With your weed eater,`cut a ring important display. areas' ; needlessly. shape around each sprinkler head D Cover,pools and spaswhen not, C3While waiting for the water t0 to ensure_water,will be hittlYig lts' in warn up, catch it in a bucket and target areas water your houseplants with it. ❑ Lawns prefer a deep watering ❑ Load your washing machine to toencoui:age deep roots x. its full capacity whenever you use D Insert WaterSavers into al it. landscape risers This can reduc P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (415) 680-4544 • St Lic. #04394 340 i r The Hap es a e d n p . . . . ....:.. 1 die Newsletter Serving Residentiaf Farmers in Contra Costa County , Vol.6 No. 65 May, 1991 The Drought, The Lawns and You Mairitaimng;our turf areas as the the phone and make requests be � lar a p�.ass areas where cluldren�� drought Imgersnto its 5th year? m cause if we all talk,together we can1w and sports games are played a eliallengie but not an impossible stay on 10 of any:,problem: Dennis Harms at 427 4550 for the task The March miracle rains) a ra i rvi p if you re new and= ,-t\tri put our reservoirs m a more stablek, haven t used lum before Other 2, �' , 4 v condition and most water distnct� Simple Tasks w�hv�se Dennis will`call�and schedule ' ,uQ 4.1 h S t� h' ^na';S,Y4 L°"i �tiu ' t a d ., .,t ti^•c have{reduced(or are least working �athose residential farmers' who's .�> �1, ga''". to reduce)therationmgtoalevelin'` Cut the grasses high.They should be at least 3 1/2high during the lawns he aerated'last year. �ih2chmost of us c�a live with 1st " , summer months.The longer grass Regular fertilizations are vital for Some of you may have a lawn in a blades shade the soil and allow the keeping the lawns from becoming Gonditionthatisn'twForthkeepmg ' plant to produce more -carbohy- stressed. It makes the tissue 'It may old, weedy andsfilled month drates and yield a deeper root strong and able to fight disease, :undesirable grasses so it.may be structure. Your lawn mower's encourages deeper roots and gives easier'to 3ust abandon it until they wheel adjustments should be set at it a healthy appearance in general. drought isover ,Then you can go 5-5 all the way around. For some ahead Ana. tfie necessary'ir reason this task is often the one Keeping an eye out for insects and ngation improvements,'add the most neglected. disease is always an important soil conditioners and plant a more task because ifyou could spot them drought tolerant grass, that will Keep the lawn mowerblade sharp"' in the beginning then in mostcases give,you years of satisfactionsThe turf needs more water to`re you can correct or stop them before However, those of you vv�th favor cover from the cut if the blade is a problem occurs. a able fawns hat are not under dull stress, have full'coverage irriga Use conservation tool0#-yo it g g g soil prep, si This month,don't hesitate,aerate ngation system cuch as our werv" minimum tion ood drama a ood een appearance`w�ll get healthy Due to the 5th year'of drought and` own shrub head WaterSaver kith weeds and °a `gr through water rat2onmg, we also recom aril other brand name PCD's that g : ha � • gu fit into your lawn pop ups.These;: , this` drou ht andu many ppy mend a second aeration m Au st year`s ahead it you commit yourself Persistent dry areas might needti devices reduce the,,water waste, � v � �-� - - to follovvmg simple tasks and strict repeated aerations"Aerating cre r coming out of the nozzle heads, water management procedures: # etas channels in the soil that fill upA stabilize the pressure throughout with' water; 'allowing a deeper; the system and help to elrminate'' - ; r M• v ., Communicate with your gardener saturation in the root zone;which` dry,spots;and runoff 'T ' Do not assume thathe knows these in turn allows us to water less It s m le tasks and the'reasons bel also reduces soil coni action which '� Read the book.'Learn the (lm a nr 4�� M, P g thind them Don t be afraid to use is'very'coinmon to clay soil and m„ tion)clock: Find out h'ow,to set it {over.please) Better Care Through Integrated Pest Management' ' 341 owte .and run ,,-man a .............................. £- .iii?iJ•.^iii:;•iii..... f; stem. ou.. have in_ our eo s ::..... I : � ;. .::.:::: r roos s t n`�D u'-hav -1 w o' o a P .. ...�.:.:::;::�:.... :::::: ...............::.�::::.::::::::::.:�:: ........ •i:•i:•i::.>•<.iti:•i::•iii:.i:•::•iii:.::.::..i. or impact spr'likleis�Adjust the>z '�''1 yip . ,: . s' �av+zy{ =� �''j.t'a�s� aro. z ands make sure they are aiming ItiP' �� t +A�d �� 2 r.�. I within their target areas and note Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 Run Pop-ups for 18 min. (3, 6 .c, �into$thestreets "Ring'yourmga min.intervals)every 5th day. min. intervals) twice weekly, t><ona'heada'Wi h`yolr weed eatei; Mon.and Thurs. Run Impacts and Single Stream cuts a ring around each sprinkler Rotors for 36 min. (3, 12 min. Run Impacts and Single Stream head i ; , intervals)every 5th day. Rotors for 30 min.(3,10 min.in- tervals)twice weekly,Mon.and Aj`Eoll°ow the imgation`schedules we, Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 Thurs. `provide•you 3kw�th.J because they, Win.(3,15 min.intervals)every `Have been tested and designed foil 5th day. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 r min.(3, 15 min.intervals)twice the` clay soils m Contra r 1Costa3 Water the landscape for 45 min. weekly,Mon.and Thurs. County You may choose to add (3,15 min.intervals)every 10th more or less water according to the,. day. Water the landscape for 36 min- utes(3, 12 min.)eve 7th da rationing policy in your dist AN, every Y• ' Run drip 2-4 hrs.per week. The schedule <s a guide toeducate,,. s Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. a you how to irrigate your lawn and The first three apply to lawns only inUA landscape properly .J The first three apply to lawns only 'Irrigation�� 1 ' EMay Services ach Mayr we start off withttwo schedules'The first one is for those who,want to continue stretching Our Complete Yard Spray with they actually save. We also have • .r insecticide andfungicideis the pri- cones for your Toro and Rain Bird .......dority this month.We'll be spraying sprinkler pop-ups.You can install OF those who feel they need to s, a your lawns, small trees, shrub- them yourselves or we can do it. ' wader a tittle more dependingupon beries, ground covers,rocks, side- Please call for details. the rationing °,within"your water walks,driveways,foundations and district#•Choose one and set your, perimeter of your yard for the ' clock accordingly Call,for an appt; i control of ants, earwigs,fleas, etc. lips to Remember ff youavvant us to set your,clock � The fungicide will help to control rots,mildews and blights.Lisa will May is a good time to thin your Split your watering timte into; call to schedule and remind you to fruit trees down to 2 fruits per thirds to allow a 6656f.110 uratio , close your windows and keep your group, especially apples, because and eliminate runoff For example : children and dogs indoors. they are heavy bearers. water the 1st interval at 6 00 P M Ithea2nd interval at`12 00 A lut and There will be a lawn feeding to- In closing, Lisa and I extend Mother's Da wishes to all of you the 3rd interval at 4:00 A.M.` wards the end of the month with a Y Y slow release fertilizer.It will need Moms out there. to be watered in. �• �f \i �\\\ \ Yours truly, Get involved in our WaterSaver -•� �+�„�`��h "`�'t )� ' Program. We have shrub head '�UI`' II �'" iI WaterSaver kits (disks) for your Bird Morningstar Al � ��* risers in the landscape. Refer to THE HAPPY GARDENER I '• ' 4'`"' the spec sheet to see how much ®AII Rights Reserved P.O. Box 27971 Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (415)680-4544 • St.Lic.#04394 342 L/� Hap era den er pJ 1 The Newsfe tter Serving R,esidentiafFarmers in Contra Costa County Vol. 6 No. 66 June, 1991 Bird's Words Irrigation; The glossary below reflects the watenng time into 3 intervals is an Our.schedules have been m use for AK .y.F 3 ihl �'; i s S 3.,;1 T i l KZ� terms that seem , � ' 1 s 1^+.3 f 3 to 4 be ons important part of thescliedule...; many years and pare co�.npatlble tv t�;�� w•' i �1§� a `y,`..,4rk '4. , everyone s minds thesezdays,and with claysoiIs However,tm some we�fre/`�uentlp use� therri mour"; x Outdoor water,managernent cases ouma need to add a little 9��z4+:�r. iyss,z.:r newsletters and conversations 7 ,Stetchmg the amount of,water more or get by v�nth a littl"e less M' .5,v'.:,: ; �i.... :..,iG y 4' needed to sustain t o health of pp u is not the same as a sin lei 4-,'v Z 51 y` *,a'� }vy' , •�` s a§a+`"` i a� P t p z '... \ .yours plants kr Allowing longer or`multi stream rotor so be sure to aerate ,To use a mach><ne that's ., � 5' � t m. . v�" } R«',�w �s � y , td out enods between ><rn a designed to,pull plugs out of the TY Y;A ". V g match up your spnnklers up;w><th "i t$raw § }F 7 �%R.'.H';4...r tirrY,+. Mf`;M ... '�.5, rxr , A ` Y� S;d" is R"'.°., I' ""A t_ionsandinstalhngwatersavmg the propermstructions Call us if. ppA�{ $,�n ti\'+ l`.. •-i. �Y -w1 ��riF`u nth" "4*ir"' +1, z x -� x .-z. �„! l�vti;�Sr -�.•. Nr t> >� N�t`-,1:`1 .a*s ,n in the soil thatfill u with water': ;devices into pop ups and users oi :have an doubts ' , all are exam les of water m t owing a deepeVtO r saturation n' P he root zone.It also reduces`soil= „t :z- ::::::w:• ..:y.,. 2,., ...r, •....... l' :::n:':•::isi:::?iiii::•:<'i%iv:isiSi::i>iiiiYi:i:Ji'riiii?ii'r'r:•iiii:::i::iX+viii' �� [eCl datlOn,�Moisture :_:,con-= v coin P, �' p. 1 a ..� ..�y t q a td.,,r 9 tr,:�7 � r a ..a :.densed"in.the form'of"rain etc.£ >< � � < � •.•. monm::our'cla :soils • �- conservation' The act of tiy><ng 'runoff ` Exce"ssive outside water' r� "'� lse�that causes flooding downy to save water by claxiginghabits Run Pop-ups for 18 min. (3, 6 ' � $� into the streets and taken ordma measures to; min. intervals twice weekly, g lY U r � � ) use less water,but using it sens Mon.and Thurs. , bly>in order to stretch its`use Y� water rctioning When house holds must confine.their water Run Impacts and Single Stream consumption according to what <' Rotors for 30 min.(3,10 min.in- clnp irngation� An irrigation E s tervals)twice weekly,Mon.and their water,distnct says or else , method m which a small amount _ Thurs. of water is directed to,each md`k_ ;face hefty penalties for overuse Y3 -'� Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 vidlal plant • '�.� watersaven A conservation min.(3, 15 min.intervals)twice drought A condition that hap- y tool that is inserted into the weekly,Mon. and Thurs. ` bottom of an shrub head pens when precipitation is less y Water the landscape for 36 min- thannormal andthe watergo><ng adapter to eliminate waste wa- utes(3, 12 min.)every 7th day. out of the reservoirs greatly ex: ter and runoff. ceeds the flowcommg m This>is� Run drip 2 4 hrs.twice weekly. our fifth, consecutive year of wasting water Using more wa � The first three apply to lawns only drou ht. ti ter than it takes to get the fob g done Hosing down sidewalks) ,irrigation schedule A monthly using hoses 4without shutoff; schedule appealing in our news- valves to wash cars, watenng:, Split your watering time into letters aimed to lielp you manage lawns .daily;`are examples ofd thirds to allow a deeper saturation water m your yard: Splitting they �wasting water. and eliminate runoff.For example: u (over.please? "Better Care 1Ihrough Integrated Pest Management ' 3,43 iJune Services water the 1st interval at 1:00 A.M., We are continuing to spray the This month,on an as needed basis, ' the 2nd interval at 3:00 A.M. and yards for pests. Don'tworry, we'll we will be spraying weeds with a the 3rd interval at 6:00 A.M. be there. non-selective herbicide in the sidewalks, driveways and land- When daytime temps exceed 90°, Each June,ever smce.the,drought stapes. Weeds in the lawn will be you must water your yard for 6 began we've applied; a granular ' sprayed with 2,4-D, a selective min. that evening to replace the fungicide to the cool climate herbicide. water it lost during transpiration. grasses to hinder the development rr � �y ' i, s' M Gophers and moles are very active and sp;ead of a Vfiingus cal'Q Melt ry� �' ing�0ut `These circular brown` this time of year. Call us immedi- Lawn Talk - � ° """ �s ° �� �' ately if you notice any unwanted spots with straw colored centers xis ; tt, ' }_ mounds or tunnels in your yard,so Set your lawn mower wheels to 5-5 g�,veuthe impression of being underwatered but ironically' wa we can set out some traps. all the way around and cut the ,, ,, r grasses high.Or,measure 3-3 1/2" tering the spots rnake'thefungus from the drivewayfloor to the more active Melting Out spreads � Tips to Remember bottom of the lawn mower body through spores m the wind,' by`� and adjust it to the proper height. Your lawn mower or ysimply bYi Get involved in our WaterSaver I've noticed too many homes with Walking on it This granular treat 4' Program if you haven't done so low grasses and that needs to be mentwYll need to be watered already. Simply put,WaterSavers changed before the heat is on.Re- Please{follow the mstructioris on'' are disks that fit very easily into ' member to change your lawn the yellow tag::'. y the bottom of the shrub head mowing pattern.Those of you who adapters on the landscape risers to need the aerating service please Lawns will be fertilized with a restrict the water flow. We also contact Dennis at Harris Lawn slow-release fertilizer this month have water saving devices avail- Improvers at 427-4550. and it will need to be watered in. able for your Toro and RainBird pop-ups. Both devices conserve water, eliminate nozzle fogging and maintain the original spray ' pattern on each sprinkler. They Frozen Chocolate Banana are simple to install.Please call for details. 1 medium banana,peeled and Insert a wooden ice cream bar Support the weight of overloaded cut in half crosswise stick into cut end of each ba- fruit tree branches b staking 2 graham crackers(21/2 inch nana half; wrap in wax paper them with wooden poles. Debug squares),finely crushed or foil and freeze until hard. p 1 teaspoon chocolate syrup azaleas and rhododendrums. Cut Adapted from Weight Watchers favorite On sheet of wax paper spread annuals if they are starting to lag. recipes half of cracker crumbs; coat 1 Lisa and I extend Father's Day banana half with V2 teaspoon syrup, then roll in crumbs. wishes to all ofyou Dads out there. Repeat procedure with re- maining banana half. Serve Yours truly, r immediately. For a nutty chocolate banana, substitute 1/2 oz. unsalted roasted peanuts,chopped, for Bird Morningstar the graham crackers. THE HAPPY GARDENER ®1990 The Happy Gardener.All Rights Reserved. ' P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (415)680-4544 • St.Lic.#04394 344 dieaa e d en p : :: :_:: ::;::::.;;•.;,.;::.::::::::>::::... >::>:12< :'.5:: E:1�t:Tt. 1....1 .T2 .. Bd. 1 ....... q7ie Nezvs(etter Serving�esidentiaf farmers in Contra Costa County Vol.6 No. 67 _�. July, 1991 ' l0other Nature's Perfect Blankets July Services ' As long as plants grow4 and sheds How much mulch? Figure out the This month,on an as needed basis, leaves there will always be mulch i= sq;ft ofthe areayouwanttomulch we will be spraying weeds with a Mulch is any loose materialplaced ankd plank for it'rto be 2 4" thick. non-selective herbicide in the side- over the soil surface such as wood Small redwood chips are desirabI walks, driveways and landscapes. a titer chaps��ahreddedf barky rocks�� � b ' Weeds in the lawn will be sprayed k for mulching low groKnng group with 2,4-D,a selective herbicide. , lastic to name a few r �s t I?-. ti covers such asp vyh ands vinca�bei 5 a, cause a they are attrctive long side from looking pretty; mulch �� , Next well apply snail bait contain- a,�a lie flat and don t�blow has many advantages Organic, u 5 h ing a small amount of insecticide away Their reddisbrown color mulch decomposes and puts hhu x for the control of snails slugs, mus into the soil`Dunn tames`o' slowly grays; with�age* w Shredded earwigs, crickets and illbu s. g � p g ilrought�muTch is`usedr as�a con redwood;bark works beautifully Snails are more abundant this fervation toolbecause�thelps stop fore hills and large soil areas bei year, but don't worry, we'll knock A . Plants that arecauseofits fibroustextureand` em out! 3 � .. mulched uses less water than durability,�Inorgamcgmulches are plants.thatare not�It alsoserves permanent and useful A2 3"layer Lawns will be fertilized with a as a soil,msulator for groundco of 'sock` is advantageous}around slow-release fertilizer this month ti and it will need to be watered in. " s and vegetable gade rns by trues, shrubbery beds: and walk keepang the;temps cool s n4} thye ways and is to easy maintain vv�th summerand warmm the winter A ,, Our Integrated Trap Program z all:blower or broom Plastic is a hE-4"'layer of mulch Fwill control ormoves forward this month. Well } r � 5 simple solution for annual flower° prevent;weed growthr because rt be placing Housefly traps in your beds or vegetable gardens It's dis doesn't allow the weed seed to get trees and shrubs away from the sunlight and thereforewon't ger` advantage though,'is that it also house. uitfly traps will be placed inmate MW" theproblem provides ahidmgplace,forinsects{ in your fruit trees. Mosquito Re- of erosion on hill banks because xt ` pellent Candles will be put in the bxeaks th'e'water tension and'ab„ How often to apply`rnulch� The patio areas. Without using poi- !V the water droplets as theyhit cost of the xnatenal you choose will; sons, these traps work 24 hours a the surface at high`speeds „ usually deterrnme how much and day to help kill a large variety of how}often In our county; every` insects that are a problem to our Th`e advantages of mulching over other ` ear will suflzce ,You can« community. ridethe disadavantages It's.bettet,,; V £o wait``6 weeks before mulchm a neverapplytoomuch Sovisityour g If you're still having a problem newly planted'seedlings m'a veg-F local nursery or, hardware store with ants don't hesitate to call us and give:your'yard anew quilt..,l" etable garden because,they cant so we can come out to spot spray. damp off or rot at=file crown if thy: There is no charge for this service. soil remains too moist Lay;:mulcl 2=3" away from the bases of trees: I ' and shrubs to'avoid'erown''rot (otw,please) Better Care through Integrated Pest Management' ' t. .. 34'5 1 g Irrl at on > rT ...I .. .....:... h r hot, h o e e J ul Y,. kicks'off to a u 3x}. r . re `0, r"''tem e atu s =whe n "`'easo e s. reaching 100°'are'not unusual So-0 giving some'well deserved`atten w a , >ia Run Pop-ups for 30 min. (3, 10 Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 tion toayour irrigation to make sure �, i�� min. intervals) twice weekly, min. intervals) 3 times weekly, ' that the�systemr is F`working prop 3xMon.and.Thurs. Sun.,Tues.and Fri. yferly is time'well spent -5, spots in the lawns and landscape are fre- �w tImpacts Run Impacts and Single Stream and Single Stream quently caused by common irnga� Rotors for 42 min.(3,14 min.in- Rotors for 36 min.(3,12 min.in- kR,': , on,problems:that can be4 olved� tervals)twice weekly,Mon.and terval$) 3 times weekly, Sun., Thurs. Tues.and Fri. A`dry spot on the lawn`is often due Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 x S' min.(3, 15 min.intervals)twice min.(3,12 min.intervals)3 times RW to a clogged prop up Look for ani weekly,Mon.and Thurs. weekly,klySun. Tues.and moi. insect or foreign ob�ectr nozzle Or, the grass around the Water the landscape for 42 min- Water the landscape for 30 min- g. utes (3 10 min.) nozzle is too high and obstructing utes(3, 14 min.)once a week. twice weekly, ethe pop up from getting above theS Mon.and Thurs, Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. grass blades'#Ins many cases, the; P Y pop yup is ]ust outs of adJustment Run drip 2-4 hrs,twice weekly. The first three apply to lawns only and missing>Its target area: The first three apply to lawns only Lawn impacts tend to be�only l 1l2; above the ground surface, so rt st+ ill op rtant that you ring the` Tips to Remember 1%ads3around eachione 2 3"J in dig ametert in order to give if room tito Each July we offer 2 irrigation There's no time like the present to getkoverthetopofthegrassblades' schedules. We recommend that start saving water. Getting in- �When impacts are out of adjust you follow Schedule A first and volved in our WaterSaver Program m_91ent they tend to lust water poin when the weather heats up and now will save you water later. A and :point B without waterin your yard needs more water switch Please call for details. thespace in between and thiover to Schedule B s cre ates an umliiella effect Promptly removing the fallen =SWhen daytime temps'exceed 90 fruit especially peaches and 1 you must water'your' yard for 8, plums will slow down the popula- In the landscape its not uncom ,; ,, morn to:finds riserscovered' with mm that evenin to re lace the= tion of flies. g P � _ Bound cover that lies twisted its i�'ar it lost during transpiration self around it Pop ups can be obn Heavy pruning in NOT recom- h +� p \ �, p l 7 1 strutted by a shrubbery that has mended duringJuly shotweather. Lawn Talk Wait until fall if you haven't grown iii front of it Single and riultiple stream`To`tors .tend ;to` Continue to cut the grasses high. pruned by now. have ari umbrella effect like the• Set your lawn mower wheels to 5-5 impactstdo so they need to_be be: all the way around or measure Lisa and I wish you all ahappy and ad ustea A Their �pattems Tshould 3-3 V2"from the drivewayfloor to safe Fourth of July. cross each"oth'er; fors example ro^ the bottom of the lawn mower body ' tary 1 should hit rotary 2 and vice,` and adjust it to the proper height. fours truly, versa �:` Sharpen the blade if possible. Re- member to change your lawn mow- We come across these things iii ing pattern. your yardson a daily.basis make time to take a roll throug :s 11t h Leaving town? Ryan Booth is Bird Morningstar your yard while the sprinklers are' available to cut lawns in THE HAPPY GARDENER 1 running_ and make robservations ' Blackhawk, Danville, Alamo and `Please call if you need as`sistance�� Walnut Creek. Call 736-7689. ®1990 The Happy Gardener.AO Rights Reserved ' P.O. 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Zlte Newsletter Serving R,esidentiaf Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol.7 No. 74 February, 1992 , Winter Vacation Just like we enjoy our summer week before. Why cut the grass eas in them-Walk through your vacation, lawns need a rest too if its not growing? neighborhood and compare the and want to go on vacation,es- lawns that are cut weekly with pecially during the winter.Press The lawn's food storage in the those that are not.I bet you will ' your ear up to its blades and you roots and leaf blades help to notice that the greener ones can almost hear it say, "Hey, maintain its vigor and green have less ruts. leave me alone. Get that lawn color throughout the winter. ' mower outs here." Mowing it every'week is like One thing lawns DO need dur- cutting off a part of its vital food ing their vacation is a vigorous During the winter, the differ- source and starving it. When feeding program. Let's face it- ' ences between our day and the lawn tries to restore its YOU eat when you're on vaca- nighttime temperatures are too greenery, the mower promptly tion. Even though the lawn small in most 24 hrs. to be sig- cuts it off. The mowed grasses stores food in its roots and nificant. When this happens, (wounds) heal more slowly in leaves,it still needs nitrogen to plants,including that big beau- the cold weather when the sun- make the food more readily tiful lawn ofyours,simply stops light is limited,therefore mak- available throughout the plant. growing.So it doesn't need that ing it vulnerable to many dis- A fast active fertilizer is very weekly cutting, edging, aerat- eases. A common example is important during the winter ing, dethatching, watering, or Lawn Rust,caused by a lack of months. If your lawn has suf- excess traffic on it. Unfortu- food source in the leaf tissue, fered some frost damage, the nately it can't just hop on a from damaged roots due to ex- food will promote new,vigorous plane.and go to Florida.It has to cessive mowing and by neglect- growth. Like overprocessed hang around and endure its ing to lower the grass cut in the hair, the damage will outgrow most bothersome pest,which in fall.Lawn Crown Rot is another itself so you can cut it oM most cases,is the maintenance common disease. The crown is gardener who gets caught up in where new grasses are pushed You may only have to mow once a weekly cutting schedule when out from and new grasses can- this month.A good sign to look instead, should be using this not form if they're being con- for is when the grasses look time as an opportunity to get stantly cutoff. The crown can- uneven, like unkempt hair. involved in other gardening not take the continued cutback When you do mow, set it so duties. Your gardener can get and gives up the fight and even- you're not cutting more than a ' back to the rigid cutting sched- tually dies, causing dieback in third offthe blades.Change your ule when the lawn gets back the lawn. cutting pattern. If youmowed mowed from vacation,in the spring. A from north to south last time, stressed out lawn not only shows Too much mowing also makes a mow from east to west this time. the ruts from its last cut but you very muddy situation.No doubt can also see the mowing pat- you'll get those unattractive In the meantime have a drink tern from last week and the ruts, most often with dead ar- and don't get sunburnt. [oLw.Please) 'Better Care?hrougk Integrated Pest Management' 1,347 Irrigation We ARE feeing the possibihty are'from frost`damage and not trees on your property will ei- �,n.z m' z� i,x�sa� '� � ��y x e t, { t of a sixth drought year Sol red from a lack of water You mayb. ther by headed back or thinned ' member aferliig less, u need to water the;lawns } ;, vt and out or a combination of both. the 4 nor diel s:,ht F Tants 1an}d�scaP ` �' �$ p p e once this monthTurns The service includes hauling *tL k`-2 s,`msc""tt y " 7,7777771.,-' S a Lr clevelop t$ose strong root sys� , offall Sys Ltems and operate yours}� and each yard will be priced ro` eta ttr�- 1 *aa ?'� k �j ka , �. terns they'lfineed to depend upoxt clod manuaIlY The only re` G individually. �s s".a'wk . when the heat is on during the= squired wateruig this month is summerou can actually§say�� af�ter�your lawn feeding Use Lawns will be fed with a fast that you re getting the roots inkthey�garden hose to water your n active fertilizer and needs to be shape for, simmer; . , potted plants and those under watered in. ti r � neath the eaves .,� �... t '..,. Turn offthe panic button►Just The second and final Dormant because you see your neighbor.-O Spray application will be to- wateringtlie. arddoesn'tmean wards the end of the month. �w u, , , y i February Services that you need`to Dry soil on top' We'll be spraying your fruit '•.�` ^xkAkk`• ^+,r'kY'C 'E'a Y�v nWIGT• sn t mean the soil 18 dry be=_. The Dormant Pruning Service trees, deciduous trees, lo�pkGhe�ckt pub 'robe the so normally takes us until the end rhododendrums, azaleas, roses 6"belowthe surface and you'll of Feb.to complete so don't worry and other ornamentals.Depend be amazed how wet itis: if we haven't gotten to you yet. ing upon if there's been heavy s a , , We'll prune your fruit trees, rain, those with peach trees X. rwaterm mbs oxygen'and roses, small ornamentals, the could get a 3rd application in ,., destroys deep roots Irregulars lower branches of alders and March for peach leaf curl. ties that you may'come`across� sycamores.All other deciduous Tips to Remember Avoid developing crown rot. } Remove the dead leaves and debris from shrubs and trees. Plant roses, fruit trees, grapes and other deciduous plants to help bring color,food and plea- sure into the yard. Harlequin Hearts Hummingbirds need your help. Put a feeder in your yard. One 16 oz,prepared pound cake Three 1-oz.squares semisweet chocolate Lisa and I wish you all a Happy 1 T.butter or margerine Valentine's Day. 1/4 t.almond extract Out pound cake into 1/2 inch squares.Using 2-inch heartshaped cutter,cut Yours truly, one heart out of each slice;set cake scraps aside for other use.In small heavy saucespan over very low heat,melt semisweet chocolate squares and butter or margerine, stirring frequently until blended and smooth. Remove from heat,stir in almond extract.Dip one side of each pound cake heartinto melted 19 All chocolate mixture; use small metal spatula to smooth chocolate. Place gird Morningstar hearts on wire rack about 15 min. until chocolate is set. Makes about 14 THE HAPPY GARDENER hearts. Redbook Magazine m 1992 The Happy Gardener.An Rights Aesenret ' P.O. 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Baldy.Three le died in � 4 _ �.t .�.•. : -� *,_ :t~ na• hun-dreciyearevenLt;,f. 3inuc � traffic crashes.Amudslideclaimed ry :.:�.:�•�..,:'� i '”' ::tit. .{<v:jn{•i;;:ii2: ;:'.0}::i's'.;::.:;?<•�: �; �•s a c-w�54 -+Rr.,�•m.4„�..' ;,z -:,1_ 'Y.� " ;<-- d the lives of a pregnant woman and the:dro aches of a dent did rt put ugh •:::{;.:;5: , . �N> wt a man sleeping in bed.Gov.Wilson We all G want to know but watery � . . ,.»s ke-- <�:tiaE.4.•�y'V:.. q�}'o �§-�y,;Y w1- t1• •:i'�'.2h>':`.`'':?'tx';.zt'^ :r`'- : 4 e,:'•'•.i� `' : xtKas',° ;--ear n :tom toured the flooded areas and said uti , :,:;t-:,,n :. OffiCta15�5a .���x the storms had caused $IOU mil- x� "� '�`'{� `� cailoffwabo �The Parde ;Y k `�~ �`,Z X}�} .AydaaeU N'Ks w.Tf d'4? {- 3+{'£MF Yt4'F reservoir}u tie'�Sierr foothills; lion�n damages. 4 y fw^Y�- T".fTYrfry�"' i`C p'dSX�.),• /gyp `' �'tZ,YT-v%. � QF,PS.,�(r, ';r.. Q, 1 s EBMU' 'S primary SaurCe of�T� i JL S t J 4� t y m3.-;�.ti•t•3,w tav4 to 'C+, •`M.+",,"2 ter,�s now at 95%a of capacity The In No. CA we all ha our eyes on Ch 4{ � �a� { San Pablors3 ' ravaged Oakland hills and 4 servor has risen # the fire Both-are normal for this time on' worried if the recent rains were v tde } 1 } lo } going to lead to flooding and } year They say that reservoir lev g gS[[att£ y�, 0, pGt ih a 5? a h r' `t`'� �+ a4� `. 4F*T ^`5•{4b,' 7 Z t" ti�i2 : els,are not as important as thea mudslides, but fortunately, the depthofthesnoW.,,M- lieSierra,bu x extensive erosion control measures _:. things' are}looking mu h betted that the experts took towards pre- than-they did a�n a Iong tamean venting the hills from collapsing, let's renn3ndourselves that{even actually worked. Within days of IrrigatiO�cl though thele maybe enough water the fire,a helicopter sprayed seeds s s to go around there's never enough' of native grasses and special ero Don'tfollowangdirrxgat7on ached sion controllingplants across 1,4UU ule yet March`can stall bring us at tQ wastei L 1 6T} acres and workers spread seed sev least one artwomor+e storms;Now s_a In less than 2 weeks a series of eral more times in slide prone ar the time to n alcw sure that your t, Pacific storms and then storms eas. A huge steel fence aimed to irrigation is xeady to operate at its from the Gulf of Alaska brought on catch debris was stretched across a maximum Is the clock s t torrential rains.Over 4 ft.of snow creek.Betyoudidn'tknow that the correctly? Checktlie valves Are fell in the higher elevations. Un- Oakland hills have 25-75%slopes, the heads cleaned and free of de=i fortunately we couldn't win the deep enough for Olympic downhill bris? Da they reach thea:taxget war over water without severe skiing. Not so lucky, was the apt, flooding and mudslides, ava- building on Telegraph Hill in S.F. where the foundation was weak lanchesandroadclosures.Insouth- ern CA,they became"killer storms" ened by sliding earth. After mons Vhenyourebeivie is, wi�tfeed=� as they dumped close to 14 inches toring it closely, officials couldn'tling' and pre-emergent'treat:` ofrain and in some places,as much save it and began to tear it down inents. If Lthere'st no rain at kali as an inch per hour.A teenage boy during the rnontli, turn on your drowned when he was swept offhis Mother Nature is still the one whc lawn pop ups for0 min,�(3, IQ bicycle and into the raging flood turns the handle on the valve telly aun intervals, or tie ids k# waters of the Los Angeles river. ing us whether or not we wilkave and rotors far 45 min {3, lli Amin Two skiers listed as missing,may looking forward{� intervals Watertlelandscapefoir t!'vava `�^''F;e5�'•. ,�#,c. . •,.t. {l+ Jyx n t 4 a r i v �e,<r�• �, rtiE f g.} k. v l have been caught in an avalanche March s Miracle rains 3U min,if there s na raja gr Y zn,l4ba^c row,please) Better Care through Integrated Pest Management' ' M:9 iLawn Talk Grasses should be cut biweekly or Testing the pH of the soil around treatment in order to prepare it for as needed. Base your mowing your acid loving plants is this the Pre-Emergent Landscape ap- schedule upon how fast the grass is month's Free Service.Then we'll plication in April. growing as the weather warms up. feed your azaleas,rhododendrums When it's time to mow,check to see and camellias with a custom if the blade needs to be sharpened. blended acid plant food incorpo- Also,set the mower's wheels to 4-4 rated with an organic fertilizer. Tips to Remember ' all the way around.This will keep Clean up the fallen flower buds the grass blades high enough to Next, Pre-Emergent, an herbicide after your camellias have blos- shade the soil, resulting in the designed to kill weed seed will be somed. Allowing the buds to stay lawn's need for less water. Enjoy applied to the lawns for the control on the ground encourages the de- your "lawn mowing vacation" as of crabgrass and broadleaf seed.It velopment of Camellia Tip Blight, long as you can because the long will need to be watered in. a disease that originates from the ' season of weekly mowing is just fallen flower bud and spreads to around the corner. We will feed your lawn on the same the soil and then to the plant itself. day that we apply the pre-emer- gent. Please be sure to follow ; T nkaboutapplyingmulchtoyour March Services the watering instructions we h Iandscape:-areas(such as hrlls) I,�lx leave you on the yellow tag. snot only adds beauty to the`yaid First there will be a Snail Bait but'it helps to conserve water and application to control snails and Some of your landscape areas and eliminate weeds r slugs. weedlines will receive an herbicide ' Prepare your beds for the planting of annual color and summer veg- etables. See the recipe below. Recipes for Residentia(Farmers Buy your tomatoes, peppers and eggplants in 4" pots. Beans, corn and spinach can be started from seed.Soakingthe seeds for24hours gives you quicker germination PREPPING YOUR which means you'll use less water. ANNUAL & VEGGIE "'t'r' y Unwanted piles of soil around the �. yard are signs ofgophers and mole ' BEDS �``� _'1.= :',;;,; �>.;.,��;,_ activity. Call us immediately. If you`re going out to celebrate on For each 3x10 plot add: St. Patrick's Day, don't forget to 4 112 cubic ft.compost.Do not use redwood soil conditioner, choose a designated driver before i 1.5 cubic ft.chicken manure you go. 1 lb.Miracle Gro 5 lbs.bone meal Happy Spring, Tum the soil once with your shovel or rototiller.Add the amendments to the soil and blend together well.Then rake it out smoothly.Allow it set for at least 2 weeks so the organic matter has a chance to break down. Bird Morningstar Proceed to plant your flowers or vegetables. THE HAPPY GARDENER m 1992 The Happy Gardener.An Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 27971 - Concord, CA 94527-0971 - (510) 680-4544 - St. Lie. #04394 f� 1 350 TheHaPPY ............. - 0 2 •• reews''.....tterervi:: e .. .:�:.in.:�< a�:: J1� fe S ng RssidntiaC Farmers Contra Costa County Vol. 7 No.76 April, 1992 Irrigation` Lawn Talk Free Services in April AC April s the month to inspect your Grasses will proceed to grow very 1. All Lawn Feedings are free irrigation to get it primed for the� rapidly so the task of weekly mow- when we fertilize your landscape. ,W S grovinng season ,Turn on the sprin ing officially now begins! Set your klers to'�notice which heads are ` lawn mower's wheel adjustments 2. A free spot spray for ants will ' clogged with debits or``'miss�rigl' to 4-4. The higher cut will shade keep them in check until the Com- thYeii target'°areas+4 Unclog`them the soil. Please inform your gar- plete Yard Spray in May. and make the necessary adjust dener to change the Iawn mowing,�77 ' merits", Then "nng the;spnnkler; pattern from week to week.Due to 3. Roses will be sprayed with a heads" Take a weed eater and'cut the saturated soils,hold off aerat- safer insecticide to control aphids. a nng a`round'each sprinkler Bead ing until next month. ' to remove'the`gra"ssahatinterferes v'nth[the water flow-6 the nozzle Zips to Remember Luck�l April Services k ys,we received adequate,' Start pruning your shrubberies rainfall in,March Let's use this tof By now,most of you will have no- and ground covers to the shape * u S:Ni our advantage and avoid a rigid` ticed the red Codling Moth Traps your desire. tri igation schedule'for'Apri we placed in your apple trees.They work without pesticides, all year �t 1liulchi all your, landscape areas, Use the guidelines below for round. Codling moths are respon Ew"Ifth"A'471.1ayer Sof mulch to helps° ' irrigating April. sible for ' 7 X ,F g g 'in p putting worms in our controT;_weeds:and water loss. r �` apples. 1. The Pre-emergent application Look for our exhibit at the ' to the landscape during the first First, Pre-emergent will be ap- Contra Costa Home and Gar- part of April will need to be wa- plied to all the landscape areas den Show,April 24,25,26 at the tered in. such as ground covers, shrubber- Concord Pavillion. , ies and weedlines on the perimeter 2. The Complete Yard Fertiliza- of your property facing fields.Pre- In closing,Lisa and I wish you all a tion during the second half of the emergent applied twice yearly Happy Easter and a Happy Pass- ' month will need to be watered in. (April and Oct.) kills weed seed over. germination. 3. If there's no rain and the Yours truly weather warns up, you may need Next, comes the Complete Yard to irrigate the lawn a third time. Fertilization.We will apply a baI- Run the system for 30 minutes (3, anced fertilizer to your shrubber- A ,A 10 minute intervals).Set the times ies and ground covers and trees,a �( for 6:00 P.M., midnight and 4:00 fast active fertilizer to the isotoma Bird Morningstar A.M. and a systemic and rose food. THE HAPPY GARDENER ' O 1992 Do Happy Gardener.A%Righm FW"rved (ower.piease) 'Better Care?hrough Integrated Pest Management' 351, Earth Day 1992 976 50 1 Earth Saving Tips } arth Day is a time'to re` Outdoors k; , {X dI" Elect upans how each'one of M - ty us can do ouryshare to re ❑ Take shorter showers. ❑ Integrate natural and organic h store the health of the planet If we.r ❑ Dont run the water while methods in your yard to reduce the hdid one act a day to accomplish-, you're brushing your teeth. use of pesticidesdw his goal Yit,may not seem so all . ❑ Install a water saving shower Cal Sharpen your 1`awn movrer ' ericompassing We compiled {this y head and low flow aerators on the blade twice ayearlAdull cutneeds hst to give you ideas how to mc' 66- faucets. more water:to repair itself . rate some of these actions to yours ti ❑ Use lemon juice and vegetable ❑ Introduce biological control in lifestyle Sit down with your"family oil instead of furniture polish. your yard by releasing ladybugs, and review the steps you re taking; , r ❑ Clean windows with vinegar lacewings and praying mantis now'Check offthe ones you d like t and water. C�3 Mulch Ground bark composth& ,begin.in��the future ❑ Avinegar and salt mixture will or leaf mold reduces evaporation clean most household surfaces. and discourages'weeds ❑. Instead of using commercial ❑ Use grass clippings, fallen Indoors Products to freshen the air inside leaves and other garden waste to your home,just open the windows. make a compost pile ' ❑ Education is the first step to- ❑ Close drapes at night to keep ❑ Select plants that don't ;rey ' wards saving Mother Earth. the warm air in. gwre more water than the yearly ❑ Buy products that can be re- ❑ Turn off the lights offwhen you rainfall of your area �y ' cycled. leave the room. ��4g<S'we`ep A ays and�side ❑ Read the labels and choose the ❑ If you don't use air condition- walks rattier`than hosingthemoff least hazardous products. ing, keep windows and outside ❑ Put a birdbath and feeder in ❑ Buy biodegradable products doors closed during the hottest your yard to encourage birds They whenever possible. part of the day. provide round-the-clock control. ❑ Ask the checker to put your ❑ Turn off the air conditioner if Q Intalling WaterSavers int o.:all` groceries in paper bags. you leave the room for a few hours. the landscape risers ,can reduce ' At ❑ Use cloth napkins and dish C3 Set your thermostat at 65°-75° water use by.1/4''GPM '" s towels instead of paper napkins during winter days. ❑ Plant vegetables closer to- and towels. ❑ Set your thermostat at 600 gether. They will shade the soil ❑ Load your dishwasher and during winter nights. and discourage weeds washingmachine to full capacity P Y O Insulate your hot water pipes. Q .Cover pools and spa§when not;"" whenever you use it. ❑ Don't buy wood products that muse 1 ❑ Ifyou buy a dishwasher,select come from tropical forests. ❑ Buy your tires from a dealer one with an air-dry option and ❑ Use latex paint instead of oil who recycles tires. short cycled selections. based paint. ❑ Have your oil changed in a gas ' ❑ When washing clothes, use ❑ Store hazardous products out station where they recycle. phosphate-free or low-phosphate of the reach of children. ❑ Don't letyour car idle unneces- soap. Most liquid detergents are ❑ Recycle glass, aluminum and sarily. phosphate-free. newspapers. ❑ Use the large size bottle of ❑ Replace incandescent bulbs ` 6, m� shampoo to refill small containers. with flourescent lights. They last ;A';� � C3Avoid aerosol deodorants. 13 times longer. _ V ❑ Flush the toilet less often. ❑ Buy rechargeable batteries. ❑ Check the toilets and faucets for leaks. 4 . P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St. Lic.#04394 I 352 r Y die HaPPY r .................... .............. a dener r: : : :: i ....... ;ii:<::}:45�:'�-':Yi:4:iii::iii:4:::iii::;•}iiii:• ::•::•Y':..}..;;.:.:..'':'.'•'{':::::':_::iYij:ti'.'f.::y-:yi' :isy:"....-:•-...,..-•.'..-":;-... r:ins {::%:::2'jii:i??.':ti::i•:::'i'�:.- :.}r•.. She Newsletter Serving R,esidentiaf Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol. 7 No. 80 August, 1992 Drip, Drip, DripAW Advo ges and C,oncems a. uta ' Six years of drought and the sky ■ A standard dnp imgation sys Applies the water directly`to J;a�Ga•' .`+', ,''{ `nRakr,. I71 I..;rx4 .2 L': 01.4; 'e<T.� ...,.ii Y *�by a';it a Cs✓«i,:: w,vt Nj ,,; ahk� d iy;:f lv. '{ 2 n, ;.1 `y' i1i4{I {` r rocketing expense ofwater are the' tem transports water via polyeth individual plants therefore not •]3- A+'ti.'e''a.},,1e }x1r s.' {9e;.a�... , L 4 ..^ a y, t.rh ie. - : n 5n.,, tz t-' ,•�ati+url, reasons that pushed many of us to ylene tubing The tubing is'rolled§ giving an opportunity for random` .0ehk V S`4,w�. r7, �hk . ati .� seek out alternative ways o man 3 out above ground to all the desiredr seed to germinate age the water consumption of ours plants Emitters, which release a" QW a..N ;c a \ ;i` \lants ground covers shrubs and" slow and uniform amount ofwater ■ Water loss due to breaks will be`' trees Our ob�ectave is to maintain direict4'0 a3 n:tse iaderab. ily k q,. less ,'M the healthiness andtgood looks ofdsied plant,,are installed directly oMP andscape yet bring down the pinto the tubing or if more tubing iS .*... .V.. `Insects an crawl into the tub cost of our water bill Dnp irnga desired,,a connector is punched fi ing and clog the line Ehmmatek ' tion�is a good alternative".to con, `into the tubing and then final�yari � that Iby usinginsectplugs , ti r z u t � sE#; entional overheadrngation be emitter.is installed. M insectplugsdon trestnctthe flow cause it applies up to ?0% less rTZ"i�°'S97 water than overhead sprinklers i' ■ Use a regulator to reduce the u r 5 ■' Micro Irnpation roducts ro- _ 1 y : r Water outputtis measured in gal amount14of water pressure in the , vide low overhead imgation fore Qa �� - loris per minute for conventional plants such as ferns, ground cov` tubuig� Too much pressure„ can" imgation but with drip, water is� >� blow theemitters off the tube er'sandannual colors Thedroplets z measured by"gallons per hour v are much,smaller,those emitted' ' ti 2 . ■ Install a filter to keep the water from conventional's 'rinklers 'd fin d P clean and an prevent a san Types of Dnp Irngat)on Y ~' a sediment from clogging the sys „� � a Laser drip tubed can ;be in'' m`hCleai the filter:regularly , B'Quadra bubblers,"'are designed stalled `either above or,below towater plants,shiibs arid`trees for s ground The laser drilled holes ■ To check ufficient water vidually. Each'`bubbler`can , enii water in the opposite direc ing; turn'off the system and dig water"ip to 4 plants at the same tion of the flow and this\helps to'Ai down deep(at least 10 12")next to time yDistnbutaon tubing runs di= clow down the volume of water'' " " f an emitter Ifrthe soil'is Si rectly to th`e plant intended fort ' pinning through the tube These imgation Laser soaker lines have r you 11 need to irrigate longer After ' rvw , tiibes Have pre=drilled holes at ei �awlule you 11 become good atthis pre drilled holes at either 6 12” flier 6-12"inteiwals'and they can' delimnate`gaesswork intervals and are designed to dis rx .Mos.. . be used to make drip rings around ributewater over a larger area our well established bees and';, Both kinds of tubing connect to the. y t garden shops and hard shrubs. ware stores have many books on bubblers which can be installed rt " > L the subject The drip imgation 1 onto existing landscape users �-�-�, �.. �,,�,,.w:� method is becoming so popular_>; therefore making the transforma- m that it's.becoming second nature to? tion from conventional irrigationk install it. to driprrig iatiion'easy r (over.please) "Better Care?krougk Integrated Pest Management" °353 Irrigation .::::::..:......:.......: . T e�> MM'.w w ste. ak e o ater�;to a Ther s. �, 3 ic. C y .;L e* %' a e.s.. 1i an awn d- ....... e' m to:ch . ...:.......:......:......:: ......... .........:;;::: Y lands ap�esprinkl�er,,�systems IVIake surethey're m�ac3�justment Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 Run Pop-ups for 18 min. (3, 6 ' and lotting tlieiir desired targef min. intervals) twice weekly, min. intervals) 3 times weekly, arhu. t �� ti wa a v �� : la Mon.and Thurs. and Fri. eas If a head is clogged,look for Sun.,Tues.a an�trisector,small oliject4in ,the; Run Impacts and Single Stream Run Impacts and Single Stream nozzle Howito avoid dieback m e thRotors for 36 min.(3,12 min.in- Rotors for 30 min.(3,10 min.in- 1ie lawn?Ringyour irrlgatlon Take,a`- tervals)twice weekly,Mon.and tervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., weedxeater and crit 4 a` 't diameter Thurs. Tues.and Fri. nng�shape around each spnnklerq head ui the lawns`so they5 can re' Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 Run Multi Stream Rotors for 36 a.,, x .,. ,�., min.(3, 12 min.intervals)twice min.(3,12 min.intervals)3 times rriam unobstructed> and reach. ' rr> weekly,Mon.and Thurs. weekly,Sun.,Tues.and moi. ABOVE the'grass blades Con tuiueto cut the grases High Set Water the landscape for 36 min- Water the landscape for 30 min- 1,0,wheels to 5 5�a11. utes(3,12 min.)every 1011,day. utes(3, 10 min.)once a week. v , �tle way:around Keep your lawn a tiL Run drip 2-4 hrs.once weekly. Run drip 2-4 hrs.once weekly. mower blade sharpened tibecause the1lawn needs extra water The first three apply to lawns only The first three apply to lawns only ' cover�,from a dull cut;` In the landscape you may`find a ' shrubbery;"growing directly'ink. front of a�shrub liead'nser,there, 4. .w4 - August Services Tips to Remember fore resin dingthe functaon ofthat risers Relocate the riser and'brmgt The month begins with our Yard Water Managementisinfullforce: .. 1 4 ! out it into the open between two;. Spray for Ants. We'll be spraying ,e , now how we can.help-you.`,' r � � � shrubberies so it can hit the target . the bases ofyour shrubs and trees, Tell us when you re going on vacs 6m? i '. n?, - area`It was`designed toy ' sidewalks, foundation, and yard tion so we can watch our perimeter. While other pest con- �sprinkler system and set your` We recommend that you follow? trol companies many be up to their clock on those hof Schedule A first and4hen switch, 4t° or 8 spray application so far -~t5 t "u a�1 `•,r k y a ham.` over to 'Schedule B when the' this year, we, THG are on our 2°d Give houseplants and potted weather heats rip Stay closely to: one.We allow the good insects and plants a deep watering and feeding th`e schedules bu if yon think youY birds to come in and do some of the with Miracle Gro. Take the plant an toleratealongerdry,outpenod management for us. Lisa will call outside and turn the hose on very than do it Wh'atpenetratesbetter? to remind you to keep your chil- slowly and soak it for 1-2 hrs.Feed A`nice'long slow rare or one big; dren and dogs indoors. Put your the plant when the soaking is com- do'wnpouT�For example,watering' empty spray bottle outside your pleted. once for 10 mm is.hke a downpour: back door so we can refill it. 1 e 1 iY1 itaw : �i but splitting your watering into 3' well spaced mtervals�durmg the! Tell that mouse that the cat is out! Yours truly, mghtislikeslmulatmgalongslo'w` Upon request we'll be applying rain = mouse bait in the Alamo,Danville, Blackhawk areas.' jr.When daytime temps exceed A g 920,water your yard for 1 cycle Lawns will be fed with a slow- Bird Morningstar that night to replace the water release fertilizer that needs to be THE HAPPY GARDENER it lost during transpiration. watered in. m 1992 The Happy Gardener.Ag Rights Reserved. i P.O.Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 St. Lic. #04394 354 ;}'z:Ci:}:::}}::`v::}:i::•:}'-::=: ....::..::. r:::2%::!"isvr'i: :r'':�::� ?~=_:' i-s::iii:'SS��:•?.�'''_%':�Sifi3 `;:;;`:y' cic= ii} kai�'i�t%:::-r:�-:r:::r:::}•ni?::r: •::., L is}fLi _ 1 } The HaPPY 1 iiJt. ti�F:F ii:?{i:?:tiff'•}"?:}}'>;;%? -::%::{r.$:%:;:j;::i%:S-%}-•'':;:c:%:i:::iii:::i-.igi--.ir•`.:iiti%::•i:-i:;5fi::i::%c:;:?:`:•:S::S::;::ii:->:%:ititi%y:::}:'rt:::}::j_i:'•::^--;.t..;.,v..::::.}. ::::-:::-n;:;:N:::::y�-....,...v :r'•::v.•.vn}:??:?3}----.••}:;?i•}i}:i?---}':-}::::::'.}TT::}:i}?i:.t:�TY_;:v_:}_-.:- .r..:...i}f•:w•::.•-•::-ro.--r..-.;-.. ......................... t: .:::-.: :-:: ': :: •:..-•.}...}}}T:v:•i }. :: ::�:-':: v'4. '. .n..'r--.: .: : •::: n -G •: :..-: .:.:}..-:%:•.:.•._ti::'•::isi?.--:v:'::ti::::?:•:ii::iti:::Y;Yiiyt::::i:�:•: may.y�Q ��' ][T r .::•.l-}�✓.�1-}j�f `� y Q�C ��} is}^{-}}}:.}..y-;v:-}ti:;:.t:?:. •:i::-}:c:;:{}}?i}:-}}:iti?p}}i}T}:�:-}}}}T-. ..:T:isi}::i�:::SYuVF.:�:-�:�}Y7f:-�}�}LS:•lY::}:.1:.:�..Z .MY f�G�:�::S.f-:�:}>i�}�5::�:1:::.t:::?}`316'v� }. -:-�.y} ': :; ':-.}:.-?ti•}:.}}:}}}}}%'.}}}} Me Newsletter Serving R,esidentiaf Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol.8 No. 90 June, 1993 The Drought; A Review , The way.Californians.look at Awa drought•whuchi;uivolves abnormalsA natural flushing slowed allowing y, , Mak ti�M x'`"s r> .�r v1 .. f. x � c terhasforeverchanged Scientists" raufallfalure Angryfarmersfac pollutants-to concentrate Fish �•. -'-",,a' Y,�. :i .i ttAt �wv.-- , say it could take years for ravaged mg continued ,water restrictions; died from concentrated toxins m; ' �"1�`�t ilk ` �•, H L.,� S `'�•�x, t -t�gT � fishenes forests and wildlife to because more has been set asides the food chain Streamsr dned�up ; ,yt4S uxy recover from,the 1987 92 drought for cities and the environnenter before` reaching these ocean,, pre In�;nature, a` drought "should Abe ght'say CaUforiiia is stilly irn a' venting'steelhead migrations` 1p�' 36 �rb'2�,ty:b+ ,:,y F ya a. "N� L l -�.� 5 tt� Y i t b v € Y7 viewed t,ams neither good~nor,bade legislative or regulatory drought: oto 5U%a of trees in Lake Tahoe a e "ecologists say'".It s`a fact of life eatherinenhavreasaida tthat were killed by bark beetles Deer Studies m Yosemite`, Sequoia acid ught is a meteorological`term;; and;v�nldlife diedon' east side'of ri. sK n��f1s Can ori r ational ' & s s defined by how much rain falls and` mountains from their several ode �y "�\ t��f � �.,� y,.A'9 ?, ti:.� y ii gest recent dry years�might be the when,yand has nothing:to do with plated range habitat The drough norm Annual growth nngs"if Si3 ? the'needs of 31 milhonxesidents, recovery IS under way If we get•2 .>- t p i 'l t3�.I\ 1 l l.'.l , * .W:` P 1 Y' arraNevada trees, indicate or3moreyear' Vetweath' droughts areasmucii ea�4pazt of". Many political)leaders agree`'that row, wildlife should recoye Cahfo n a�as°�ts'scenic'coastluie-ii new reservoirs an'dl,plumbing , giuckly Aquatic`systems will take changes in the Delta s water deh� 6 9 years,"wo life cycles=to re=p , a drough poizite' out:the tre ery system are essential to meet cover: rti, . mendous Jmisalloeation' of waterT ing long term demand Environ' and made reforms possible'Mii6h, mentalists say'most or all pro u If there was an upbeat side to the' rcontroversy has focused on taken g , posed reservoirs aren't needed be „ diought,it was thie`conservation water fromYagnculture to„helps}" cause there arealternataye's that` liabitsthiatcame�outofit To make rwldlife hDurng theidrought,- a e cheaper,moreflexible and less conservation permanent; stater n'earl 9a% of the Central Valley damagingto the'environment Ur laws and pacts were made to"re , 4..y,.µ yt �, , t � Water Project water went toy ban'areascan fend ofl'shortages`: quire,,low water"use toilets 'arid; ranchers and farmerstast'yea " `through conservation, reclama: landscapmg for`new houses The: Congress enacted a law to reallo-`; tion.; ground writer storage;and drought helped prove that waterti este more than`14%of the irnga buying imgation water: ` could be saved vcnthout lowering' F tion water from the federallyoper; people's standard 0f'living By us ated Central Palley Project to pro- How did six years of drought affect;' mg water saving technology,large; i4a fish.'' 4 ;Cillf6iiasibcological conseivedwithiouf Everybodysgot-adifferentdefiniand, amphibians disappe Fish drasticallychanging life styles;: Stream`s and lakes dried up aced" We,The Happy Gardener.proudly tion of wfiat avdrought is Encyclop Frees werekilled'Deer died In the` state'ahat we have set the trends pedis Brittanica states There are Velt`a, fishy populations 'declinedr when it comes to outdoor water. 3. kinds ofY.drougbt , permanent. Seasonalfswetlands became mord. conservation True water conser. agj is chiaractenzed by they salty;killuigplants neededfor suite; vation is a state of mind° a set of driest$'clifiiWs; such as deserts;` viva) by nnigratory waterfowl Iii' haliits'to la"st a lifetime:" � t� +�+�t, ,�,. �^.,.. M1 , >;eaGonal drought which occurs ii the East Bay, populations of am climates` like California's, with Pans declined sharply Native r- Dens carr and $s A9e8 sres,ins ;staff writers well defined annual rainy and dry trout died when streams and seasons; and "predictable, ponds dried up:'Iii San Francisco, ,'Better Care?hrough Integrated Pest Management' (over,please) r ' °355 ' icri a#ionx Lawn Talk k 9 ' Thie imgation`scheduleisdesigned Set your mower's wheel adjust- On an as needed basis, we will be to`make the water work f". m' In ments to 5-5. For some reason this spraying weeds in the sidewalks, some cases you may need to add a: task is often neglected.Remember, driveways, landscapes and lawns. ' Tittle bit more,or you may discove`r's the higher cut will shade the soil. that'you can get by with`u"sing aA Gophers and moles are very active little less Apop up is not the same% Don't hesitate, aerate. Aerating this time of year.Call us when you as a single or multi stream rotor,so3' creates channels in the soil that fill detect unwanted mounds or tun- take care to follow the correct irl up with water, allowing a deeper nels in your yard. structions Call us if you have any saturation to the root zone. It also doubts: reduces soil compaction which is The Irrigation Check and In- very common in clay soil and in spection Service is available Sphttingtthe#wateruig'Ktime alto large grassy areas where sports upon request only. We'll go thirds will help to allow a deeper games are played.For the aerat- through your system and check vn saturation and eliminate runoff ing service, call Harris Lawn each station in the lawn and land- \,., For example,water the first`mter"'` Improvers at 427-4550. scape for things such as val at 12:0 AM;the sec ondnterdal, out nozzles, irriga- at 3 00 n M and the third interval tion breaks, clogged heads. We'll at 5.00 n.r1. ,lune Services make the necessary adjustments and then ringyour sprinkler heads, When daytime temps exceed Our Complete Yard Spray service add risers in the landscape to en- 900,you must water your yard for insects and disease will con- sure proper coverage and then set for 8 min. that evening to re- tinue into June so don't worry if your irrigation clock. ' place the water it lost during you haven't heard from us yet. transpiration. During the last week in May we had to postpone many yard sprays due to the rainy Tips to Remember weather. Support the weight of overloaded fruit ttree ban ch es by staking them Ther will fungicide with w ooden1 . application to the lawns in order P o es Run Pop-ups for 24 min.(3,8 min. to hinder the development of Melt- Debud rhododendrums and aza- ' intervals)twice weekly,Mon.,and ing Out, a fungus that commonly leas. Cut annuals if they are Thurs. attacks cool climate grasses dur- starting to lag. ingthe month ofJune.MeltingOut Run Impacts and Single Stream' is Rotors for 30 min. (3,10 min. in- Plant your vegetables and annual tervals) twice weekly,Mon.,and wispread through spores in the nd, by lawn mowers, or by foot Thurs. traffic. Often mistaken for dry, colors by the fifteenth so you can underwatered patches, this par- enjoy them later on. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 ticular fungus is characterized by min. (3, 15 min. intervals) twice its circular brown spots with straw Lisa and I wish a Happy Father's weekly,Mon.,and Thurs. colored centers.The treatment will Day to all of you dads out there. Water the landscape for 36 min- need to be watered in. Yours truly, utes(3, 12 min.)every 5th day. ' There will be a lawn feeding to- Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. wards the end of the month with a �^ The first three apply to lawns only slow release fertilizer. It will need gird Morningstar to be watered in. THE HAPPY GARDENER 01993 The Nappy Gardener.AU Rights Received P.O. Box 27971 Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 St.Lic. #04394 1 ii r der r i� �4 1 C r ' 359 Saving Water Indoors ' Even though we gave our clients many "indoor" water saving ideas we realized that we couldn't monitor our client's indoor water use in the same way that we could monitor their outdoor water use. ' Outside there is an automatic irrigation clock that regulates how much water is used and for how long. Inside the home no such clock exists! Indoor water management is left entirely up to the individuals living inside the home.How long is the water left running during showers? Or when the family brushes their teeth? Is the water left running during household chores?When I was a boy my mother left the water running in the kitchen sink the whole time she was cleaning. Our newsletters suggested these ideas to our clients:Take 3 minute showers.Fill up the bathtub only halfway full when bathing. When brushing teeth, use a glass of water rather than running water in the sink.Fill up the dishwasher completely before running it. Consider using paper plates. Place a ' filled plastic container into the toilet tank. Install water saving shower heads. Install restrictors into all of the sink faucets. Keep a bottle of cold water in the refrigerator rather than running the tap until the water gets cold enough to drink.Insulate indoor pipes to reduce the possibility of breaks and to conserve energy. The list goes on and on. ' Indoor water management allows more choices than outdoor water management.Most homeowners are more familiar and comfortable with indoor water saving systems than they are with outdoor water saving systems.It's easier to turn off the tap or to run the dishwasher with a full load than to go outside ' and set the automatic irrigation clock. Outdoor water management needs to become as comfortable and familiar as indoor water management.That is how we,The Happy Gardener,approach it.To our customers, becoming familiar with operating the clock becomes second nature. Mystery and helplessness are replaced with an irrigation schedule and PCD's. Water Management has not yet been fully recognized and given the credit it deserves. Water ' Management will continue to help our lawn and landscapes survive through drought restrictions. Here is a chance to allow it to become widespread. ' For the purposes of this report,the newsletters in this chapter are all drought related,and for easier reading, we've highlighted the specified information. ' The Happy Gardener• P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • St. Lic. #04394 360 ' A Friendly ' Pest Control Service Cal State Lic. 04394-42784 , v July 23, 1986 Dear Residential Farmers, August is nearly here and its that time of year when most of you go on vacation, so enjoy yourself and most of all-- have fun! , Let's start off this newsletter with some of the programs that will be going on in August. Spraying is on schedule. Those who haven't heard from ' Lisa will, but if you feel you're being left out-- call us. Spraying of weeds in lawns will begin in August so those of you who are not on our schedule, look at your lawn and if you feel that you have a problem, call. Pre-emergent ' applications begin August 15, Those of you who are on the program get out there and do the light weeding. If there's more than what you can handle call for an herbicide appointment. Now our new Residential Farmers, call and get on this program. Let's talk lawns again. August is for aerating. People insist on aer- ating in March when the lawns are already saturated with water. Why not ' aerate in the summer when water saturation is at its lowest point? Aerating is done with a machine that puts 4 inch plugs into your lawn and then you, as a Residential Farmer, must go out and rake the plugs off to eliminate the cylinders from backfilling with soil. Enclosed is a reference (aerator) but , you can also rent the machine and do the job yourself at half the cost. As a reminder, don't get back into bad watering habits. If you have a persis- tent dry spot, watering every day is not the answer. Investigate and find ' the reason or call me. Are your apple trees thinned out? If not, take the time to do it or , call. Enclosed is a pamphlet about an organization that will pick your over- abundance of fruit and vegetables and distribute them among low income citizens. So let's use that telephone number so others can share in your good fortune. Also in August, I will be collecting all Codling Moth Traps because , the codling moth season has passed. I will be taking a count and all traps will be inspected by our County Agriculture Department and we'll discuss the results at a later date. Fruit fly traps will be gathered in September. We , thank all of you for participating in this new technique of controlling insects. August is a good month to pay attention to indoor, plants You should be.-" giving your, plants "such things as a good ole bathtub deep watering,`' a clean up; ' dead foliage,, and a good feeding of aThouseplant balanced fertilizer Well that s' all for now. Take thego •swimming Yours truly, Aerator - Dennis Harris Bird Morningstar 427-4550 THE HAPPY GARDENER 361 The Happy Gardener ItI<SIDENTIAL, LMI EG RATED #BEST ::M NAia:jE ' Vol.3 No.9 Tie Nswstetter Serving Ppidential Farmers in Contra Costa County September. 1988 ' Conserve IndOOrs; homeowners boast of water cuts Irrigation g w outdoors from 40-50%and we are The Drought of'88 is still here and` As you know,August was a cooler thrilled about it. In one circum- willcontinue W bewith us until the�'' than we expected. Hopefully Sept. stance,when EBMUD came out to sngwpackisdeepinthe\Sierras'We will continue the trend. Continue card 611,relax,and must still followl� inspect a yard we had installed with to follow the same Irrigation Sched- K restrictors,they were so impressed water fationirigs land practice con M. eyule and if the cooler weather per- servation in the yar+d3 and r in the by the amount ofwater being saved sists you may not need to water on that theywere at a loss for anything that extra day. Instead you may else we could possibly do to save just need to manually water the ar- Wet►e made agreateffort inworking water outdoors. eas that need IL It's perfectly fine to towards conserving water out water less if you can.To eliminate ' dooisNow.let`s give the same at You all deserve a pat on the back for evaporation, all irrigation should tention to water management is . a job well done,for without your co- occur at night. doors as well. Lately I*e heard too operation, none of this could be many ofyou say."Well.I don t think' possible.For those ofyou who don't ' we'reusingtooamuchwaterinside" = have restrictors installed in their How can'you`possibly know with sprinklers - there's still time. It!S out monitoring your consumption? never, ever too late to conserve Sept. Irrigation Schedule .. . . water.Call us now for details. lr side, it s easier to use the water. unconsciously and therefore'waste Run Pop-ups for 24 minutes it';IM out`realizing lv it's a worth yaVMs (3, 8 minute intervals), 3 while idea to Bold a family meeting; Those ofyou who have been cutting times weekly. spedfically to discuss indoor water; use Have each family member your lawns biweekly may continue Run Impacts for 39 minutes. to do so up until Sent. 15 when the write down what he:or she'esti (3. 13 minute intervals). 3 summer dormant period finally times wee mates t2ieyrre using ir%'daily acttvl r weekly. ties such as showerin ends.At that point you will need to 6�` o back to cutting your lawns dishwashing. clotheswashing. etc.: g g y° Run Fingerheads for 39 min- that.'., in- ll Snd that the end results' weekly until the fall. Please keep utes. (3, 13 minute intervals), might g**+a�• 3rou. Are you usin your lawnmower wheels set at 5-5 3 times weekly. g for the next month. Remember to mon water' than you thought?" change the direction in which you Water the landscape Turn the page,aver and use thei pc area for mow from week to week in order to chart as;a guidelinr to,help`azave; 39 minutes. (3. 13 minute ,alo avoid creating those unattractive intervals) once eve things-,. ng. wheel trenches. every 7 days. Restrictor Report Remember to clean around (ring) The restrictors are working. We've those irrigation heads to guarantee been getting daily consumption that our water is hitting its target reports on their use.In most cases areas. c„y„„d on other age Ve tur Care Through IntegmtedPest Maaagemmt' 362 Remember. if daytime tempera- We will be pruning and feeding September brings us an abun- ' tures exceed 1000. you must roses to ensure a big beautiful dance of fruit.Remember our Fruit water your yard for 8 minutes boquet for the fall. and Vegetable Cooperative Pro- that evening to replace the water gram last year?You pick 'em and it lost during transpiration. Our Weed Control Program is con- bag'em.Then call us so we can pick tinuing through this month too. them up to distribute freely amongst our Residential Farmers. September Services Everybody's yard was sprayed for This way we can all share what we ' P insects, but if you see any infesta- Individually have sown. Lawns will be fed with a slow release tions,especially ants,please call so nitrogen fertilizer. This ferlilizer we can get there immediately. needs less water to become acts- Tips to Remember ' vated and eliminates any risk of Look for the clear yellow traps in September is a good month to pinch lawn burn. your trees.These are Jacket Traps back annual lowers to give them or Wasp Pheromone Traps.We will one more good boquet before the There will be a snail bait application be hanging them in your yard be- fall. this month to keep ahead of the cause wasps are at their worst In growing snail population. September. Check your fruit trees. Stake branches if needed. Pick up all , debris (fruit) from the ground and this will help control codling moths. fruldly maggots, earwigs, pillbugs and a variety of other insects that 'cPCLpe.S�forszdentca will C�"armers feast on that fallen fruit. ' t :.;y > a !N»'sy:::.!;•/,5...:•.:• y �,.. / <�y�Y'�f x%; 'S .:. f;.>s :. Check your lawn mower blade to :,•:.``.y.',.•,6•:•:••F•:•.<•, <.`••!'vS +. ¢,t� r y f/ c y {y(i, of S,i •�i� �.,,v`tC+ see ifit needs sharpening.Ifits dull. , don't hesitate. In most cases you Nom�al Use Use ' can {YConservation sharpen ityourselfwtth a hand IIle, it's not always necessary to ' `Walor runnp i Wet down take It to a shop. PP•nr�se oft 25 ns ,a, 4 :r Br�shl�9 Teeth Tap mm�ing war bnish,nose bnefly Did you send your letters in to r • 00 bns 04 agon or less EBMUD?If not. there's still time. T ` '" y " wl,*L tonal wa(ertlevei You may begin your heavy pruning hwby Sept. 15 but� if temps are still +t x 7 aF xd 1P' i' warm, .nit until October Ist. TO�et FiU3i1U1g Depeng on tank size9 dlsptaoemeru lidtles 5 to 7 palbns y� ..Y 1 to 6 galbns :s. Welcome back to school kids! r Stiaving ' ; lap rumm�9{r{ FI tiirsa.>,.b h sink•"., �y`; crossing 60se d par attention to your - teacher.ad �I.Si1WaSfllflg t o. yaUm. �,,. ;.. :5 � Yours truly wwT a J L-...c a. cc,.�w...: .. nf'M{sut a. y"rai iv S tii�,L•4. ,a x.• ' � Dlshwash� �� n v �F �•�W,t ��� �5�, ; k�'iRL. y���V wash M Full c►de,tap water wa Short ayc01 fe,rtnat water leve( Bird Morningstar ' THE HAPPY GARDENER EC, jCylq k,aN @^xcc.'ta',`k`�I,�.�:.,Sa'�#' u;. �`a•r.a.' �� •� +'✓t�:�, , �` (415) 680-4544 Wgttercare In tedfat enure' ' �+Bh te9►a ��8 363 I � L s{ qie Hap PY Gardener ' ESID 'TIAL I-NE TG: . R .:EN _ _ _ 12 A.TED PEST MAN.A:GEM.ENT.,;,. ' r1he NewsfetterServinS Residentia[Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol.6 No.61 January, 1991 PART ONE.. . {� ' House plants� rWaterandDratncrge� �c'" �' �'�" �;�k�."'t��'�,wi`i457 a Grov�nng plants indoors gives us flourescent allows you to bring OftenSwe tend to think that a plant thh 2'^L-',+a iii+ aL ten,• wu u ' ya�,,•''.l�..K t _' + `' x e chance to have abet ofnature m�j, your plants(that require moderate m,a container,needs to drink ouThomeallTthroughthe�year' Fo '' lighting) anywhere in the house. dnnkdnnk^,Overdoing it almost some'of us it s a rewarding hobby You can simply set up a flourescent always results mNdamage and often; Others hke to give them away a tube or an incandescent with a death to the plant 4 Keep them ons efts wTheyroffer cheer toG a sick small plant underneath it. the dry side but not completely friend or loved one and everybody Incandescents get hot so remem; dryCheck first t{Picjk up the plantf ""' `` , Y uses them to bnghtenyup a roomy ber to put your plants at least 14 and°if it feels fight, that s a sign` ' Though rt s nice to select a plants away from them.Set the lights to a that'it needs water A clay pot wily' find a place m our home to show it timer so you can create an artificial give':a hollow sound when you tap r'off and�ust�sit backand enjoy it, night. rt Or,asoil`guagevnll'tellyouifits, ' rt s not as simple as that For uch wet or sdry When watering,be sure cessful growth,house plants mustn' An ideal temperature for most to saturate thexsoil` Some people. ,have proper care Lightmg,'heat plants lies between 500 and 75° F. hke to take their plants outdoors t x til humidity, water and drainage areY Too much heat or cold and can put the hoseµ�ttFthem=lightly;ands= ' ij. stsomeofthefactorsthatneedto� cause death. Plants like a drop in give them a good jsoakmg Others; be considered 6&6"_plants evens their temperature somewhere in hke to put,the plants m$the bath ak y y F: require `a rest period Plants are: the 24 hr.period,usually at night. tub Always remember to let them said to be"resting"when no activeM Without it most plants will not drain, very',well before' bringing growth occurs Even though there bloom or grow to their full poten- thein back indoors or it vv�ll create" ....m are no signs of hfe,`ahove ground;> tial.Fresh air is good for all plants rot m the.root zone the roots may, be growmg' ngor' and frequent airing of a room ' _ where plants are g ously _ p growing is al- ways sensible. If it's a cold morn- ing, then ventilate during the' af- ternoon and open a window in Light, Heat and Humidity �' y which the sun is heading. <;�- Plants need natural or artificial light in order to manufacture food `.A happy plant requires a lot ofd <" during photosynthesis.With natu- moisture Take a saucer,Out some ral lighting,location is important. marbles or small.rocks in it;'add Most plants prefer an eastern or water, and put,tl a planion top As' western exposure yet some plants the water evaporates it cTeateshu= will prefer the north. A southern midrty Another.way:to create hu` exposure becomes too hot during m dity is to mist.your plants daily the summer months. Artificial with a hand sprayer Ferns,espe=' lighting, such as incandescent or dally,`take a't�de'light mnthis 'e_,. ' lover,pk=4 Better Care?hrougk Integrated Pest Management" 364 Irrigation January Services Keep the water off. The only time Our Dormant Spray Program be- and sycamores. All other decidu- ' you'll need to water is when we gins in Jan. During the winter, ous trees on your property will ei- leave you a yellow tag instructing these Copper fungicide and oil ap- ther be headed back or thinned out you to do so after a treatment. plications are critical because they or a combination of both. The ser- , Plants in pots or under eaves that fight so many of the pest and dis- vice includes hauling and each haven't been rained on may need a ease problems that can occur dur- home will be priced individually. drink. ing the growing season.We will be spraying your fruit trees, decidu- ous trees, rhododendrums, aza- Lawns leas,roses and other ornamentals. Tips to Remember , This application does not contain prevent the breakage of frozen ir- Again, your lawn mower settings an insecticide, the oil we use rigation parts.After watering the need to be at 3-3 in order to attain smothers the insect eggs. We'll be yard,TURN OFF the main irriga- ' the proper height for the winter. controlling Peach leaf curl, fruit tion valve and OPEN UP all the Avoid cutting your grasses on a rots and molds. bleeders that are located on top of regular schedule, cut only when all the lawn and landscape valves. needed. This month we'll be pruning your ' fruit trees, roses, small ornamen- Be concerned about frost on those Overwatering + Tall Grasses = Rust tals, the lower branches of alders cold, clear evenings. Keep some sheets (not plastic) and clothes- ' pins on hand to cover small citrus, succulents and potted plants so , they can retain their heat and get through the frosty mornings. Re- move them the next day and don't wateryour plant ifithas sustained ' Chicken Vegetable Soup frost damage. Congratulations to Michael and Tammy Goldberg for the birth of their new son, Travis Jackson on 6 cups water u 2 cups cubed potatoes October 27, 1990. ' 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1 bay leaf 1 large chicken,cut up 1 teaspoon parsley We wish you all a HappyNewYear 114 cup chopped celery 2 teaspoons salt and look forward to the pleasure of , 1/2 cup chopped onion 114 teaspoon pepper serving you in 1991. In a large kettle combine water,chicken pieces,onion,bay leaf,salt Yours truly, ' and pepper.Bring to boll and reduce heat.Simmer covered forabout 1 1/2 hours. Remove chicken and cut off bone when cooled. Cut in cubes. ' Discard bone and skin and bay leaf. Skim off fat. Add vegetables to broth and boll until tender.Add cubed chicken Bird Morningstar and parsley and simmer about 8-10 minutes. Serves 8. THE HAPPY GARDENER , ®All rights reserved t P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (415)680-4544 9 St. Lic. #04394 ' 365 I The HapTpJGardener 1 �.�.i3....P..�.a'1'....N,[..A.I+FA..G.>: ' ?ie: ews`e:.;t:.:.:t;.;e:.:.:re.;:ruing:.:;.Residential:far mers::. z:.n::.::.;:. Contra Costa County Vol. 6 No. 64 April, 1991 Lawns You'll soon notice that our grasses the intervals for 6:00 P.M., mid- WILL BE FREE as an effort to will proceed to grow very rapidly night and 4:00 A.M. This allows a lower your bill. and the task of weekly mowing deeper saturation and eliminates ' officially now begins. Some lawns runoff. Most ofyou will soon notice the red may need to be mowed twice a Codling Moth Traps placed in your week due to the rampant growth. Inspect your irrigation.Turn it on, apple trees.Codling moths are re- Set your lawn mower's wheel ad- check to see if the heads are hitting sponsible for putting worms in our justments to 4-4, the higher cut their target areas and unclog them apples. The trap is a low cost($7) will shade the soil.Always remem- if necessary. Ring the irrigation alternative to pesticides. ber to change your lawn mowing heads.Take a weed eater and cut a pattern from week to week. If you ring around each sprinkler head to mow from north to south one week, ensure the water will be hitting its lips to Remember ' mow from east to west the next. target areas. Please take the time to inform your Start pruning your shrubberies gardener about this.The soil is just and ground covers to the shape too saturated for aerating this April Services you desire. ' month.We will recommend aerat- ing next month when the soil con- First, Pre-emergent will be ap- Mulch all your landscape areas ditions are just right. plied to all the landscape areas with a 3" layer of mulch to help ' such as ground covers, shrubber- control weeds and water loss. ies and weedlines on the perimeter Irrigation of your property facing fields. As "Critter Alert", as Glenda would you know, Pre-emergent applied say. Inspect the yard occasionally Luckily, March turned out to be a twice yearly (April and Oct.) kills for signs of gophers and moles. very wet month and completely .weed seed germination. Look for unwanted mounds of soil ' saturated our soils. Let's use this or tunnels. to our advantage and avoid a rigid Next, comes our Complete Yard irrigation schedule for April. You Fertilization.We will be applying In closing, Lisa and I wish you a will have 2 opportunities to water balanced slow-release fertilizer to Happy Spring. Let's keep our fin- youryard and a 3rd option is avail- your shrubberies and ground cov- gers crossed for a relaxed water able to you.The Pre-emergent an- ers, a fast dissolving fertilizer for rationing policy. plica ion to the landscape during your isotoma, systemic rose food the fi st Dart of&ril will need to be and food stakes for your fruit trees. Yours truly, wate ed in. So will the Complete Yard Fertilization during the sec- Since the Pre-emergent Land- and half of the month. If you feel scape Application and the Corn- D4/'Ele " the need to irrigate a third time, plete Yard Fertilization are two of Bird Morningstar allow the running time to be for 30 our higher priced services, ALL THE HAPPY GARDENER minutes(3, 10 min. intervals). Set LAWN FEEDINGS IN APRIL 0A11 Rights Reserved (over,Please) Better Care?hrough Integrated-Test Management' 366 Water Watch 1991 Drought Savin Tips ' g g lth waters restrictions Outdoors ,r,', on,�the horizon as,we�' enter into our fifth ❑ Give your lawn mower a thor- ❑ Insert PCD's into as many pop- htit's ' ough maintenance check. Clean ups as possible. the air filter, chane the s time to sit down with your fanuly , g park ❑ Water dry spots on the lawn ;arid d%scuss what your can do toy= plugs and sharpen the blade. with a hose and sprinkler instead Yconserve water inside and out:,:, ❑ Sharpening Your lawn mower of turning on the entire system.stem. tReviwthiwutogeth blade twice ayear saves water. A Q Don't water in the heat of the you so you can see what you are dull cut needs more water to repair day. M..oing right noFw and'check off the itself than a sharp cut. ❑ Use common sense. Ask your- thmgs that need to be done}m thle,, ❑ Change your lawn cutting pat- self, "Can I water one day less?" near fiiture tiohelp you save water: . tern from week to week. ❑ Cover your drains in the land- , ❑ Aerating lawns frequently scape with plastic so you can keep creates channels by removing the the water in your yard instead of plugs and provides a place for the allowing it to run into the street. Indoors water to saturate. ❑ Dig basins around trees and ❑ Check all irrigation heads for vegetables such as squash,melons ❑ Education is the first tool in clogs,insects and any foreign and tomatoes to collect water. managing water. matter. ❑ Mulch. Ground bark, compost ❑ Put a sign in your window that ❑ Divide your watering time into or leaf mold reduces evaporation says,THINK DROUGHT 3 separate intervals. and discourages weeds. ' ❑ Wash your dishes m a bash' ❑ Learn to operate your clock ❑ Sweep driveways and side- rvith�biodegradable soap so youi manually. walks rather than hosing them off. w cans recycle rt k Trywashmg tl?e ❑ Make sure your irrigation C3 If your irrigation system isn't clock will give you a separate lawn automated, use a kitchen timer to ' ❑ Use paper plates and cups. and landscape schedule. remind you when to turn it off. ❑ Drink bottled water. ❑ Check to see if all irrigation ❑ Use hose-end shutoff valves O Put water restnctors on all the ,; heads are hitting their target ar- for hand watering. ' faucets andishowers�` eas. ❑ Repair leaky faucets and bad y: ❑ Use your dishwasher only" ❑ Check your irrigation system hose connections. when it is completely full bimonthly because it is mechani- ❑ Replace broken sprinklers or ❑ Teach your children not to cal and can get out of adjustment. risers. play,with water :, ❑ Set your automatic irrigation ❑ Plant vegetables closer to- e Take shorter showers clock according to the monthly gether.This will shade the soil and ' Turn the water offwhen soap„, schedules given in the newsletter. discourage weeds. ing up in the-shower „;*' ❑ Ring" your sprinkler heads. ❑ Plant annuals in only the most ❑ Never allow water to run; With your weed eater, cut a ring important display areas. needlessly , , shape around each sprinkler head ❑ Cover pools and spas when not ; to ensure water will be hitting its in use. ❑ While waiting for the water toY;: warm up, catch it iri_a bucket and target areas. N your houseplants with it 1r ❑ Lawns prefer a deep watering to encoura a dee roots. ❑ Loadyourwashingmachineto g P y. , its full ca �ac�ty�,W eneveryou use, ❑ Insert WaterSavers into all k � Ci >� xrnYy �iitt.y ;r4: landscape risers. This can reduce water by 1/4 GPM. P.O. Box 27971 9 Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (415) 680-4544 • St Lic. #04394 7 HaGardener e ppJ the Newsletter Serving Residentia(Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol. 7 No.76 April, 1992 Irrigation Lawn Talk Free Services in April tApril's the month to inspect your Grasses will proceed to grow very 1. All Lawn Feedings are free irrigation to get it primed for the rapidly so the task of weekly mow- when we fertilize your landscape. growing season.Turn on the sprin- ing officially now begins! Set your klers to notice which heads are lawn mower's wheel adjustments 2. A free spot spray for ants will clogged with debris or missing to 4-4. The higher cut will shade keep them in check until the Com- their target areas. Unclog them the soil. Please inform your gar- plete Yard Spray in May. and make the necessary adjust- dener to change the lawn mowing ments. Then "ring the sprinkler pattern from week to week.Due to S. Roses will be sprayed with a heads".Take a weed eater and cut the saturated soils,hold off aerat- safer insecticide to control aphids. a ring around each sprinkler head ing until next month. to remove the grass that interferes with the water flow of the nozzle. Tips to Remember Luckily, we received adequate April Services Start q pruning your shrubberies rainfall in March. Let's use this to By now,most of you will have no- and ground covers to the shape our advantage and avoid a rigid ticed the red Codling Moth Traps your desire. irrigation schedule for April, we placed in your apple trees.They work without pesticides, all year Mulch all your landscape areas ' Use the guidelines below for round. Codling moths are respon- with a 3" layer of mulch to help irrigating in April. sible for putting worms in our control weeds and water loss. apples. 1. The Pre-emergent application Look for our exhibit at the to the landscape during the first First, Pre-emergent will be ap- Contra Costa Home and Gar- part of April will need to be wa- plied to all the landscape areas den Show,April 24,25,26 at the tered in. such as ground covers, shrubber- Concord PavMion. ies and weedlines on the perimeter 2. The Complete Yard Fertiliza- of your property facing fields.Pre- In closing,Lisa and I wish you all a ' tion during the second half of the emergent applied twice yearly Happy Easter and a Happy Pass- month will need to be watered in. (April and Oct.) kills weed seed over. germination. 3. If there's no rain and the Yours truly weather warms up, you may need Next, comes the Complete Yard to irrigate the lawn a third time. Fertilization.We will apply a bal- Run the system for 30 minutes (3, anced fertilizer to your shrubber- 10 minute intervals).Set the times ies and ground covers and trees,a for 6:00 P.M., midnight and 4:00 fast active fertilizer to the isotoma Bird Morningstar A.M. and a systemic and rose food. THE HAPPY GARDENER O 1992 The Happy Gardener.AN Riphu Reserved loner,PL-ase) 'Better Care 7frrough rntegmted Pest Management' 368 Earth Day 1992 Earth Saving Tips r r arth Day is `a time to re Outdoors flectupon how each one of us Cando our share to re ❑ Take shorter showers ❑ Integrate natural and organic i�� 1 �S t, a w store the health of the planet If we 1 C] x�Don i„run the water while methods in your yard to reduce the each did one act a day to accomplish you re brushing your teeth z, use of pesticides. this 'goal sit may`not seem so 'all; ❑ a Instalt.4 water saving shower; C3 Sharpen your lawn mower r encompassing: We compiled thisk head and low flow aerators,.on the' blade twice ayear.Adull cut needs list to gide you ideas how to ncorpou faucetsn more water to repair itself rate some of these actions into your; [] Use lemon juice and vegetable ❑ Introduce biological control in Will Sit down vnth your fanulX oil instead of furniture polish. your yard by releasing ladybugs, and review the steps you re taking ❑ Clean windows with vinegar lacewings and praying mantis. now Wo ones you'd like to', 4 ,. � and water. ❑ Mulch. Ground bark compost b'egm'iri the future: ❑ A vinegar and salt mixture will or leaf mold reduces evaporation clean most household surfaces. and discourages weeds. ❑ Instead of using commercial ❑ Use grass clippings, fallen Indoors products to freshen the air inside leaves and other garden waste to your home,just open the windows. make a compost pile. ❑ Education is the first step to- ❑ Close drapes at night to keep ❑ Select plants that don't re- wards saving Mother Earth. the warm air in. quire more water than the yearly ❑ Buy products that can be re- ❑ Turn offthe lights offwhen you rainfall of your area. cycled. leave the room. ❑ Sweep driveways and side- C3 Read the labels and choose the ❑ If you don't use air condition- walks rather than hosing them off. least hazardous products. ing, keep windows and outside ❑ Put a birdbath and feeder in ❑ Buy biodegradable products doors closed during the hottest youryard to encourage birds.They whenever possible. part of the day. provide round-the-clock control. ❑ Ask the checker to put your ❑ Turn off the air conditioner if ❑ Intalling WaterSavers into all groceries in paper bags. you leave the room for a few hours. the landscape risers can reduce , ❑ Use cloth napkins and dish ❑ Set your thermostat at 650-750 water use by 1/4 GPM. towels instead of paper napkins during winter days. ❑ Plant vegetables closer to- and towels. ❑ Set your thermostat at 600 gether. They will shade the soil ❑ Load your dishwasher and during winter nights. and discourage weeds. washing machine to full capacity's ❑ Insulate your hot water pipes '` ❑ Cover pools and spas when not whenever yoi `use.it 'r ❑ Don't buy wood products that in use. ❑ Ifyoubuya dishwasher;select come from tropical forests. ❑ Buy your tires from a dealer ' one w►th an 'air dry option and" ❑ Use latex paint instead of oil who recycles tires. short cycled selections :° based paint. ❑ Have your oil changed in a gas ❑ When washing clothes, use`; ❑ Store hazardous products out station where they recycle. , phosphate free or low phosphate, of the reach of children. ❑ Don't letyour car idle unneces- 5oap Most liquid detergents are ❑ Recycle glass, aluminum and sarily. "hose h newspapers. ❑ Use the large size bottle of ❑ Replace incandescent bulbs S, shampoo to refill small containers. with flourescent lights. The lasts P g Y ❑ Avoid aerosol deodorants 13 times longer. ❑ Flush the'toilet less often.,,Y ❑ Buy rechargeable batteries. , ❑ Check the toilets and faucets' for leaks' r P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 St. Lic.#04394 r � 369 otes 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 a y R �x �7 �R rt s ha,�te ►. C �� 372 ' It always here is freshest seen 'mss ever here, an evergreen. —Crowley ' 373 Our First Water Management Survey 1987-1988 9 Y In 1989 The Happy Gardener did its first Water Management Survey for the years of 1987 and 1988.Each of our participating clients had a water consumption record for 1 year prior to following our Water Management Program.We used those records as a base to compare our findings to.For our first survey we used 1987 as the base year for a comparison of water saved from 1987 to 1988. We sent our client list to EBMUD and requested the client's records. Since it is district policy not to release individual customer records to anyone other than the customer,the consumption records had to be forwarded to us by our clients. In 1988 EBMUD decided that a 25% reduction in water use would be mandatory for all homeowners. By the second year of drought we still hadn't received the amount of rain that we had expected.Therefore,strong conservation measures had to be taken. Most people went on a small panic binge. Everyone in the district tried as hard as possible to reach that 25% goal. The largest portion of our clients participated in our survey in 1988 because people were more motivated at that time.As the drought lingered on,it wore down on the home owners patience.We have found that without a clear system of water management in the beginning, people will fall back on old patterns of water use. We, at The Happy Gardener, have always emphasized water management. Although the drought ended in 1992,we still feel that there is an urgency for water management. That is the reason that our survey didn't stop in 1988 and continued on through 1992. Clients find that it is not so difficult to follow our program 1 because they see the results in their landscape and their water bill. Our clients were asked to reduce their water consumption by 25%. Out of twenty-three homes,one saved less than 20%,four saved 20-25%,three saved 25-30%,ten saved 30-35%,four saved 35-40%,and one saved over 40%.As you can see many of our clients saved over the 25%that was requested.Out of the twenty-three homes, eighteen saved more than 25% and only five saved less. Our clients were located in Alamo, Blackhawk,Danville,and Walnut Creek. Collectively these 23 homes and one commercial site have saved 4,302,467 gallons of water. The dollar amount saved by the clients during that year was $13,660. We included one commercial account in two of our surveys. This site,called Saddleback at Blackhawk,is a common area,and is equivalent to four-six homes in Blackhawk.In 1987 it used 2,276,021 gallons of water. In 1988 we put Saddleback on our Water Management Program and it used 1,441,986 gallons.The savings is a significant 834,035 gallons for the year, which is a 37% decrease from the previous year. During the drought, commercial sites were not asked to shoulder the same responsibility of water loss as the homeowners were.Commercial sites were asked to reduce their consumption by 15%,in comparison to the homeowners who had to reduce their consumption by 25%. With the same kind of effort as homeowners used,this commercial site was able to reduce its water use by 37%.At the same time they were able to save over$3,000 on their water bill.This example clearly shows that water management should also be required for commercial sites. Our program focused on outdoor water use and it was the homeowner's responsibility to monitor indoor water use.Water management does make an impact.It shows that homeowners can have the beautiful lawns and landscapes they desire. The Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 9 Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 • 5t. Lic.#04394 374 , RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT , March 31, 1989 Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers 2426 Ostrosky Dr. Alamo, CA 94507 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers, The bill history that you forwarded to us began with data from an 82 day period in 1987. The summary below compares your water consumption during those 82 days in 1987 to a similar 82 day period in 1988. ' YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 45,274 gls. — t 71� I L9@$ 77,024 g1s. 31,750 g1s. 388 g1s. 41fo i'1 �7 For an 82 day period in 1987 you paid $928.16 for water. For an 82 day period in 1988 you paid $1,285.09 for water. You paid only $356.93 more for water in 1988 due to the drought increase. You saved approximately $89.00 per month or $890.00 over an 82 day period. Even though this survey is only for an 82 days, you were still able to save 417* which happens to be a great acco plishment. If its possible, pay closer attention to indoor water use and continue to follow the irrigation instructions for 1989 so you'll be rewarded with an even greater savings. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, BIRD MORNINGSTAR THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 Concord, CA 94527-0971 (415) 680-4544 St. Lic. #04394 3,75 97w,t� RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT i March 16, 11?814 1 Mr. and Mrs. Kammenzind 2427 Southview Dr Alamo, CA 94517 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kammenzind, The summary below compares your water consumption from 1987 to 1988. YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS i1987 401,504 gls 1988 308,458 g1s. 93,046 gls. 7,754 gls. 259 gls. 23S In 1987 you paid $476.75 for water ' In 1988 you paid $541.96 for water. You paid only $65.21 more for water due to the drought increase. You saved aRRroximately $27.00 per month or $324 over:a 12 month period`..- You've been on the Water Management Program for the past 3 years and were still able to save 231, which is a great accomplishment. - recommend that you pay a little bit more attention to water use indoors and follow the irrigation instructions for 1989 very closely so you'll be rewarded with an even better savings. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, A- X"--J VI) A- BIRD MORNINGSTAi- THE HAPPY GARDENER 11.0. Box 27971 • Concord. CA 94527-0971 • (415) 680-4544 o St. Lie. #04394 376 RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 30, 1989 Mr. Jack Bailey 3419 Silver Maple Dr Danville, CA 94526 Dear Jack, .The summary below compares your water consumption from 1987 to 1988. YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 1987 400,773 gls. 1988 257,932 gls. 142,841 gIs. 11,903 gls. 397 gls. 36% , In 1987 you paid $552.66. for water In 1988 you paid $531.58 for water. You still SAVED $21.08 even though there was the drought increase. You saved approximately $42.00 per month or $504 over a 12 month period. Congratulations! You've been on the Water Management Program for the past 2 years and were still able to save 36%, which is an outstanding , accomplishment. We still recommend that you pay careful attention to water use indoors and follow the irrigation instructions for 1989 very closely so you'll be rewarded with an even better savings. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, ,A BIRD MORNINGSAR THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 • Concord. CA 94527-0971 • (415) 680-4544 • St. Lic. #04394 377 CEESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 13, 1484 Mr. Winn Booth 5321 Blackhawk Dr Danville, CA 9452b Dear Winn, The bill history that you forwarded to us began with data from an eight 1 month period in 1987. The summary below compares your water consumption during that eight month period in 1987 to an "pftl nt month period in 1988 r YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 3?y�'7 5O _ 1987 749,501 g1s. '-1 ,a`I, Z I 1988 —4 ;8 1s. 250,b89 ls. 31 336 ls. 1044 ls. 33% �`$ g � g 8 For an 8 mo. period in 1987 you paid $921.92 for water. For an 8 mo. period in 1988 you paid $1,462.00 for water. You paid only $540.08 more for water in 1988 due to the drought increase. You saved approximately $120.00 per month or $960.00 over an("onth period. In conclusion, you did well. I recommend closer attention should be paid to ' indoor water conservation (showers, dishwashing, clotheswashing). Outside, follow the irrigation instructions for 1989 very closely and you'll be rewarded with an even better savings. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, BIRD MORNINGSTA THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 Concord. CA 94527-0971 • (415) 680-4544 • St. Lir. #04394 378 : ERESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 30, 198Q Mr. and Mrs. Burke 32 Live Oak Pl. Danville. CA 94526 ' Dear Mr. and Mrs. Burke, The summary below compares your water consumption from 1987 to 1988. YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE , USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 1987 318,478 g1s. , 1988 216,021 gls. 102,457 gls. 8,538 gls. 285 gls. 32r ' In 1987 you paid $451.93 for water. In 1988 you paid $392,46 for water. You still SAVED $59.47 even though there was the drought increase. You saved approximately $30.00 per month or $360 over a 12 month period. Congratulations! You've been on the Water Management Program for the past 3 ,years and were still able to save 32% which is a great accomplishment. We still recommend that you pay careful attention to ' water use .indoors and follow the irrigation instructions for 1989 very closely so you'll be rewarded with an even greater savings. If you have any questions, please call. , Yours truly, BIRD MORNINGSTAR , THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 Concord. CA 94527-0971 • (415) 680-4544 • St. Lic. #04394 ,379 00, X70/ ey i RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 30; 1W, ck�id5 - 4016 Sugar Maple Dr. Danville. CA 9452b ' Dear Mr. and Mrs. The summary below compares your water consumption from 1987 to 1988. YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE ' USED PER YEAR PER MONTH. PER DAY OF SAVINGS 1987 361,848 gls i1988 350,457 gls. 111,139 gls. 9,262 gls. 309 gls. 31F4 In 1987 you paid $507,54 for water In 1988 you paid $493.94 for water. You still SAVED $27.53 even though there was the drought increase. ' You saved approximately $32.00 per month or $408 over 12� onth period. You've been on the Water Management Program for the past 3 years and were still able to save 31%, which is an outstanding accomplishment. Pay a little bit more attention to water use indoors and follow the irrigation instructions for 1989 very closely and you'll be rewarded with an even greater savings. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, &,J L� I A BIRD MORNINGS AR THE HAPPY GARDENER r P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (415) 680-4544 • St. Lic. #04394 J 380 / CJ Jj RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT , March 13, 1989 Mr. and Mrs. Christian 4099 Sugar Maple Dr. r Danville, CA 94526 Dear Mr. and Mr:!. Christian, The summary below compares your water consumption from 1987 to 1988. YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 1987 509,988 gls. 1988 334,238 gls. 175,750 gls. 14,646 gls. 488 gls. 34% In 1987 you paid $697.58 for water. In 1988 you paid $714.37 for water. You paid only $16,79 more for your water due to the drought increase. You saved aRRroximately $21.00 per month or $252 over a 12 month period. Congratulations! You've been on the Water Management Program for the past 3 years and were still able to save 34%, which is an outstanding accomplishment. We still recommend that you careful attention to water use indoors and follow: the irrigation instructions for 1989 very closely so you'll be rewarded with an even better savings. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, BIRD MORNINGS iAR THE HAPPY GARDENER , P.O. Box 27971 Concord. CA 94527-0971 (415) 680-4544 St. Lic. #04394 ' 381 jlf -j 97zez 1 Y4W &w4wevt- RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 20, 198Q ' Mr. and Mrs. Karling 4021 Sugar Maple Dr. ' Danville, CA 94526 Dear Mr. and Mrs. .Karling, ' The summary below compares your water consumption from 1987 to 1988. YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 1987 328,909 gls. 1988 213,795 gls. 115,114 gls. 9,593 gls. 320 gls. 35% In 1987 you paid $461.65 for water. In 1988 you paid $407.11 for water. You pa#d-oily-$54.54 more for water due to the drought increase. You saved approximately $37 per month or $444 over a 12 month period. You've been on the Water Management Program for one year and the 35% savings is a great accomplishment. If a little bit more attention, is paid to 1 water use indoors and the irrigation instructions for 1989 are followed very closely, you'll be rewarded with an even greater savings. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, BIRD MORNINGS R THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 9 (415) 680-4544 St. Lic. #04394 . 382 51.7e, Y4W &wWmetel- RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 20 . 1989 Mr. and Mrs. Keaton 2389 Saddleback Dr. Danville, CA 94526 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Keaton, , The bill history that you forwarded to us began with data from a ten month period in 1987. The summary below compares your water , consumption during that ten month period in 1987 to a ten month period in 1988. YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 1987 708,105 gls. 1988 480,811 gls. 227,294 gls. 22,729 gls. 758 gls. 32% , For a 10 mo. period in 1987 you paid $951.17 for water. , For a 10 mo. period in 1988 you paid $1,163.03 for water. You paid only $211.66 more for water in 1988 due to the drought You saved approximately $46.00 per month or $460.00 over 10 month period. Congratulations on a job well done. You've been on the Water Management Program for the past 3 years and were still able to save 32%. If its possible, pay closer attention to indoor water use and continue to follow the irrigation instructions for 1989. We recommend that you install restrictors into all irrigation parts that can receive them so you'll be rewarded with an even greater savings. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, , BIRD MORNING R THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 • Concord. CA 94527-0971 (415) 680-4544 • St. Lic. #04394 , 383 1 r RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT 1 March 16, 1g8a r Mr. and Mrs. Love ' 2200 Canyon Oak Lane Danville, CA 94526 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Love, The bill history that you forwarded to us began with data from a ten ' month period in 1987. The summary below compares your water consumption during that 10 month period from 1987 to 1988. YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS ' 1987 1,146,225 gls. 1988 747,104 gls. 399,121 gls. 39,912 gls. 1,331gls. 359 In 1987 you paid $1,576.20 for water. In 1988 you paid $2,187.91'f or water. You paid only $611.71 more for water due to the drought increase. You saved approximately $109.00 per month or $1,090 over a 10 onth ' period. You've been on the Water Management Program for the past years and were still able to save 359, which is a great accomplishment. You should be proud of yourselves. However, your consumption in Nov. and Dec. of '88 shows that you did use a large amount indoors. This year we recommend ' that you pay a little bit more attention to water use indoors and follow the irrigation instructions for 1989 very closely so you'll be rewarded with an even better savings. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, BIRD MORNINGSTA ' THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 • Concord. CA 94527-0971 • (415) 680-4544 St. Lic. #04394 384 ' fn r RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT ' 1 March 20, 1984 r Mr. and Mrs. McCormick r 2945 Deer Meadow Dr. Danville, CA 9452b Dear Mr. and Mrs. McCormick, , The bill history that you forwarded to us began with data from a ten month period in 1987. The summary below compares your water consumption during that ten month period in 1987 to a ten month period in 1988 1 YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS , 1987 692,512 gls. 2 ) 0 me S. 1988 461,378 gls. 231,134 gls. 23,113 gls 770 gls. 33% r 35gaZ 7,`L8G ct•ar .0.1) �� 1'1U , For a 10 mo.'period in 1987 you paid $928.16 for water For a 10 mo. period in 1988 you paid $1,285.09 for water. You paid only $356.93 more for water in 1988 due to the drought inSrgase. , You saved approximately $89.00 per month or $890.00 over10' month period. You've been on the Water Management Program for the past 3 years and ' were still able to save 33% which happens to be a great accomplishment. If its possible, pay closer attention to indoor water use and continue to follow the irrigation instructions for 1989 so you'll be rewarded with an even greater savings. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, , BIRD MORNINGSTAi 1 THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 Concord. CA 94527-0971 (415) 680-4544 St. Lir. #104394 ..385 T jl%'` . RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 20, 198a Saddleback at Blackhawk ' 4320 Blackhawk Rd, Danville, CA 94526 The summary below compares your water consumption from 1987 to 1988. YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 1987 2,276,021 gls. 1988 1,441,986 g15. 834,035 g15. 69,503 gls. 2,317 g1s. 37X In 1987 you paid $3,117.95 for water. In 1988 you paid $2,987.46 for water. You SAVED $130.45 even though there was the drought increase. You saved approximately $250 per month or $3,072 over a 12 month period. For a commercial lawn and landscape, the 37X savings is an outstanding Accomplishment. Continue to follow the 1989 Irrigation Instructions very closely so next year we can achieve an even higher savings. Yours truly, BIRD MORNINGSTAR THE HAPPY GARDENER i t ' P.O. Box 27971 • Concord. CA 94527-0971 • (415) 680-4544 St. L1c. #04394 386 ' RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 20, 198Q Mr. and Mrs. Simpson , 2347 Saddleback Dr. Danville, CA 94526 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, The bill history that you forwarded to us began with data from an eight ' month period in 1987. The summary below compares your water consumption during that eight month period in 1987 to an eight month period in 1988 YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 1987 551,163 gls. 1988 371,634 gls. 17q,529 gls. 22,441 gls 748 gls. 33% ' For an 8 mo. period in 1987 you paid $764.56 for water. ' For an 8 mo. period in 1988 you paid $1,070.00 for water. You paid only $305.81 more for water in 1988 due to the drought incr ase. , You saved approximately $92.00 per month or $736.00 over an0alonth period. Your 33% savings for 8 mos. is a great accomplishment. Continue to follow the irrigation instructions for 1989 and if possible, pay closer attention to indoor water use so you'll be rewarded with an even greater savings. , Think about installing restrictors to those irrigation parts which can receive them. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, BIRD MORNINGSTii THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 • Concord. CA 94527-0971 • (4I5) 680-4544 St. Lie. #04394 ' ' .,387 L RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 20, 198Q ' Mr. and Mrs. Walker 105 Pepperwood Ct. Danville, CA 94520 ' Dear Mr. and Mrs. Walker, The bill history that you forwarded to us began with data from a ten month period in 1987. The summary below compares your water consumption during that ten month period in 1987 to a ten month period in 1988 ' YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS ' 1987 873,546 g1s. 1988 560,052 gls. 313,494 gls. 31,350 gls 1045 gls 369 ' For a 10 mo. period in 1987 you paid $1,160.11 for water. For a 10 mo. period in 1988 you paid $1,521.22 for water. You paid only $361.41 more for water in 1988 due to the drought inQLgase. You saved approximately $77.00 per month or $770.00 over a 10 onth period. 1 In conclusion, you did better than we thought. A 36fo savings happens to be a great accomplishment. If closer attention is paid to indoor water use and ' the irrigation instructions for 1989 are followed, you'll be rewarded with an even greater savings. If you have any questions, please call. ' Yours truly, BIRD MORNINGSTAR' THE HAPPY GARDENER P.U. Box 27971 Concord, CA 94527-0971 (415) 680-4544 St. Lic•. #04394 388 ' RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 16, 1 Q84 Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley ' 571 Blackhawk Club Dr. Danville, CA 94526 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley, , The summary below compares your water consumption from 1987 to 1988. ' YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 1987 698,410 glg. 1988 523,451 ls. 174 96Q ls. 14 58Q ls. 486 ls. 259 ' 8 � 8 8 g In 1987 youP aid $939.98 for water. ' In 1988 you paid $1,305.07 for water. You paid only $365.09 more for water due to the drought increase. , You saved apFroximately $73.00 per month or $876 over a 12 month period. You've been on the Water Management Program for the past 3 years and were still able to save 259, which is a great accomplishment. I recommend that you pay a little bit more attention to water use indoors and follow the irrigation instructions for 1989 very closely so you'll be rewarded with an even better savings. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, , BIRD MORNINGSTAR�/ THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27,971 Concord. CA 94527-0971 (415) 680-4544 • St. Lie. #04394 ' ' 389 �i RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 20, 19814 ' Mr. and Mrs. Whitener 616 Birchwood Ct. Danville, CA 94526 ' Dear Mr. and Mrs. Whitener, ' The summary below compares your water consumption from 1987 to 1988. YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 1987 261,645 gls. 1988 184;717 gls. 77,028 gls. 6,419 gls. 214 gls. 29% ' In 1987 $ aid ou 379.39 for water. Y P ' In 1988 you paid $326.86 for water. You paid only $52.53 more for water due to the drought increase. You saved aaRj roximately $30 per month or $360 over a 12 month period. You've been on the Water Management Program for the past 2 years and were still able to save 2979, which is a great accomplishment. In your new home, we recommend you pay close attention to water use indoors. Send us ' your new address and we can send you irrigation instructions for 1989 so ,you'll be rewarded with an even better savings. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, BIRD MORNINGS R ' THE HAPPY GARDENER ' P.O. Box 27971 Concord, CA 94527-0971 (415) 680-4544 St. Lie. #0439.1; 390 RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 13, 198Q Mr. and Mrs. Beaton 375 Glendora Cr. ' Danville, CA 94526 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Beaton, ' The summary below compares your water consumption from 1987 to 1988. YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS , 1987 212,541 gls 1988 153,862 gls. 58,679 gls. 4,890 gls. 163 gls. 28% , - In 1987 you paid $272.97 for water. , In 1988 you paid $231.93 for water. Under the drought increase you still saved $41.04 , You saved &Rproximately $14.00 per month or $168 over 1LI2>onth period. You've been on the Water Management Program for the past 3 years and , were still able to save 28%, which is a great accomplishment. I recommend that you pay a little bit more attention to water use indoors and follow the irrigation instructions for 1989 very closely so you'll be rewarded with an even better savings. If you have any questions, please call. , Yours truly, J ' BIRD MORNINGSTA ' THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 • Concord. CA 94527-0971 • (415) 680-4544 • St. Lr. #04394 , 391 r ' RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 16, 198Q 1 Mr. and Mrs, Clough 520 Nugget Ct Danville, CA 9452b Dear Mr. and Mrs. Clough, The summary below compares your water consumption from 1987 to 1988. YEART SAVINGS SAVINGS WA ER A NGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 1987 370,036 gls. ' 1988 289,225 gls. 80,811 gls. 6,734.25 gls. 225 gls. 22X r In 1987 you paid $445.25 for water In 1988 you paid $515.20 for water. You paid only $69.95 more for water due to the drought increase. ' You saved approximately $22.00 per month or $264 over a 12 month period. You've been on the Water Management Program for the past 3 years and r were still able to save 239, which is a great accomplishment. This year we recommend that you pay a little bit more attention to water use indoors and follow the irrigation instructions for 1989 very closely so you'll be ' rewarded with an even better savings. If you have any questions, please call. rYours truly, BIRD MORNING AR THE HAPPY GARDENER i 1 . ' P.O. Box 27971 • Concord. CA 94527-0971 • (415) 680-4544 St. Lic•. #04394 392 ' a ENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT ' March 21.. 1484 ' IAr. and 14ra. blathel,,75 ' 551 Morninahome Rd Danville. LES 94520 Dear Mr and Mrs. Mathews.. The summai-7 belo,. ," compares ,-our %4.rater consumption from 1987 to 1988. ' YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE , USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 087 260,101 g1s. , 1988 .204,069 gls. 56,032 gle. 4,670 gls. 156 gls. 22m In 1987 you raid $324.86 for water In 1988 you paid $327.20 for water. ' You paid only $2.34 more for water due to the drought increase Vf11) o.?�c1P{j rrnYlYt fpj,. 4'1!. nn ,.nv ..„--4-1. nr @107 1/ ^nfli period r P.O. Box 27971 Concord, CA 94527-0971 (415) 680-4544 St. Lic. #04394 ' 393 &az 4w evRESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 20, 1984 Mr. and Mrs. Mykytyn 529 Farragut Pl. Danville, CA 94526 ' Dear Mr. and Mrs. Mykytyn, The summary below compares your water consumption from 1987 to 1988. YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 1987 746,339 g1s. ' 1988 486,015 g1s. 260,324 g1s. 21,694 g1s. 723 g1s. 359 1q" 3(pZ>,5-r(5- ' In 1987 you paid $856.50 for water. In 1988 you paid $637.32 for water. You paid only $219.18 more for water due to the ' You saved approximately $70 per month or $840 over E2>nonth period. A 359 savings is excellent. Pay even more attention to water use indoors ' and continue to follow the irrigation instructions for 1989 very closely and you'll be rewarded with an even greater savings. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, BIRD MORNINGST ' THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 • Concord. CA 94527-0971 (415) 680-4544 St. Lie. #04394 394 f RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 20, 198Q ' Mr. and Mrs. Sada 1120 Mustang Dr. Danville, CA 94526 r Dear Mr. and Mrs. Sada, The summary below compares your water consumption from 1987 to 1988. YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE ' USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 1987 254,150 gls , 1988 161,414 gls. 92,736 gls. 7,728 gls. 258 gls. 369 ' In 1987 you paid $315.62 for water. ' In 1988 you paid $250.50 for water. You SAVED $65.12 even though there was the drought increase. You saved approximately $27 per month or $324 over a 12 month period. ' You've been on the Water Management Program for the past few years and the 369 savings is a great accomplishment. If a little bit more attention is ' paid to water use indoors and the irrigation instructions for 1989 are followed very closely, you'll be rewarded with an even greater savings. If you have any questions, please call. ' Yours truly, BIRD MORNINGSTA ' THE HAPPY GARDENER r P.O. Box 27971 • Concord. CA 94527-0971 (415) 680-4544 St. Lie. #04394 395 RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 20, 198v ' Mr. and Mrs. Finucane 14 Swan Ct Walnut Creek. CA 94590 Dear Mr and Mrs. Finucane, The summary below compares your water consumption from 1987 to 1988. YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 1987 308,074 gls 1988 233,991 gls. 74,083 gls. 6,174 gls. 206 gls. 24 C q sl a-3q;?3 S In 1987 you paid $325.22 for water ' In 1988 you paid $327.68 for water. You paid only $2.46 more for water due to the drought iLl2rease. You saved apRroximately $28 per month or $336 over 12 onth period. You've been on the Water Management Program for the past 2 years and were still able to save 24%, which is a great accomplishment. If a little bit ' more attention is paid to water use indoors and the irrigation instructions for 1989 are followed very closely, you'll be rewarded with an even better savings. If you have any questions, please call. Yours truly, `G BIRD MORNINGST THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Boa 27971 Concord. CA 94527-0971 (415) 680-4544 • SL Lir. #04394 396 - i RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED ' T GRATED PEST MANAGEMENT March 21, 1108`+ ' Mr. and Mrs. Rogers ' 16 Sv+ran Ct Walnut Creek. CA 94507 , Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, The summary below compares your water consumption from 1987 to 1988. t YEAR WATER SAVINGS SAVINGS SAVINGS PERCENTAGE ' USED PER YEAR PER MONTH PER DAY OF SAVINGS 1987 157,420 gls 1988 131,481 g1s. 215,939 g1s. 2,162 gls. 72 g1s. 16F ' 141'&1 f A qq1 In 1987 you paid $184.00 for water In 1988 you paid 1187.b5 for water. You paid only $3.65 more for water due to the drought increase. Y�il �,'17fAf� =Y[+Y71!'A+nl.s 0.'G nn —nv w -"+b, nr @1n4 17 e�r�th l�f?Yi4d r�•,�'�ar ti�_'�i 'r�'llti � ' call. Yours truly, BIRD MOR14INGSTAR THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O. Box 27971 Concord, CA 94527-0971 (415) 680-4544 St. Lic. #04394 397 � �cotes 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 3g9 r� -in ii �R .tf ,f� l r►` �C 1C r �1 �4 400 Give fools their gold and knaves their power, Let fortune's bubbles rise and fall; , Who sows a field or trains a flower, Or plants a tree is more than all. —Whittier ' 1 i 1 1 1 1 f ' 401 WaterSavers Restrict a little • Save a Lot ' During all the testing for my Water Management Program,I realized that run-off was the biggest source of water waste.It also occurred to me that every sprinkler on the market caused too much runoff.The problem with sprinklers in general,I thought,was that the nozzles had too much water running through them,more ' water than the plants could possibly use;thus causing the excess water to runoff into the streets.Also,at such high pressures,the water coming out of the nozzles produced a"fog-like"effect.This meant that a percentage ' of the water coming out of the nozzles was evaporated into the air and the wind kept the water vapor from hitting its targeted area. More wasted water! ' I concluded that if the amount water that flowed from the sprinklers could be restricted, then fogging and actual runoff off time would also be reduced. There had to be a way to do that without affecting the actual water coverage that the plants needed. It also had to be done at a low cost to encourage its use. I invented a unique way to use ordinary plastic washers (shower/water restrictors) so that they allowed irrigation sprinklers to use less water.Homeowners were accustomed to using washers inside the home, so ' why not use them outside as well?I bought some washers that were designed to fit into shower nozzles,and installed them into the bottom of*shrub adapters and began testing. I determined the diameter of the hole sizes that worked most effectively and how much water came out of them and at what rates it flowed. I modified the diameter of the hole sizes of two plastic washers and installed them onto the bottom of a shrub adapter; thus restricting the amount of water that flowed from the sprinkler. ' Would the restricter allow enough water to come out?Absolutely.Would it be necessary to water for a longer period of time?No. The amount of water we needed to restrict was small enough to begin with that it had little to no affect on the watering time but it did make a difference in reducing the time of run-off. I was satisfied that runoff was the only thing that we were restricting. We named these specially modified devices,WaterSavers.We made them in two different sizes and color coded them. The green ones were designed for one-quarter circle, one-third circle, and one-half circle diameter nozzles;and the black ones were designed for three-quarter circle,and full circle diameter nozzles. Each WaterSaver came with a filter that fit into the riser to protect it from getting clogged with debris.This also helped to cut down on their maintenance. 1 Where could we use these restriction devices, these WaterSavers, be used to their fullest capacity?After some more testing I realized that these washers just weren't going to fit into regular lawn pop-ups.But they DID fit into the bottom of any common shrub adapter as long as it fit onto a half inch riser. Other Benefits That Came Along With Using WaterSavers The WaterSavers stabilized the irrigation system as a whole. This simply means that the same amount of water was pushed through each nozzle so that the water was evenly distributed.Usually,with an irrigation system, more water comes out of the first several nozzles and less comes out of the ones at the end of the system. The WaterSavers forced the same amount of water to come out of each nozzle. ' The WaterSavers brought fogging down to a minimum.This meant we no longer had to lose that percentage of water through evaporation. 402 The WaterSavers also saved water in the pipe because water was being evenly distributed.This water savings was substantial enough so that it enabled us to add more risers to the irrigation system.We could wire two valves together so that they worked together rather than separately.Now we could water a larger area in less time. The decreased pressure in the system also allowed us to use less water. Nozzles can get destroyed when gardeners are careless with hedgers and weed eaters.Water running through the adapter still saves water.Breakage in the system through damage to the nozzle usually happens 25%of the time.The water running through the WaterSaver without the nozzle would shoot in the air 20 feet.This visibility makes the break more likely to be fixed before damage is done to the yard. We continued to look for ways to reduce water runoff.Through investigation I found out that two irrigation companies,Toro and Rainbird,sold a product called PCD's(Pressure Compensation Devices),which fit onto the bottom of the nozzle or inside the adapter. These devices work very well and they could solve lawn ' adapter problems easily.I'm sorry that these devices were not advertised for that particular use.At that time they were not used to save water on a large scale. Now that the drought is over Toro has introduced PCD's into all of their nozzles and now use them the way we've used them since 1988.These companies were the first to come out with PCD's but we were the first to use them for our purposes.In the beginning,PCD's were only offered in one color,black,so it was difficult to differentiate between them.I developed a chart and color coded them. I painted them different colors to distinguish the different sizes.For example,PCD's made by ' Toro were 1 gallon per minute, 1.4 gpm, and 2 gpm. I painted the 1 gpm PCD's blue,the 1.4 gpm red,and the 2 gpm PCD's white. We have included a chart in this chapter which refers to this. We were very excited about our WaterSavers and decided to to market them to everyone in the community who had a need them.We hired a sales representative who went up and down the 680 corrider plus points , east on Hwy 4,and talked to anyone who might be interested in our WaterSavers on the commercial level; Hospitals, schools, gas stations,PG&E,parks,and Cal Trans.We contacted all of these organizations and scheduled demonstrations to those who showed initial interest but none of them followed through with a purchase.I can only speculate as to their reasons.I believe its because the system was so simple they didn't take it seriously.I was disappointed to find out that they wouldn't even give it a chance.This was discouraging but I didn't let it stop me. Those who didn't understand didn't want to understand. ' So instead, we put our energy towards our most willing, captive audience, the homeowners, our clients, because they all had a personal and monetary interest in saving water. My goal for the PCD's and WaterSavers, during the drought, was to have over 10 thousand pieces installed into the lawns and landscapes. I am happy to say that it happened.We packaged our WaterSavers into kits. My wife designed ' 2 brochures and a label for the package.They sold like wildfire amongst our clients,their families and their neighbors. Our WaterS aver Kits were also picked up by some hardware stores and lumber stores.Unfortunately due to , a limited advertizing budget,the WaterSavers did not get the exposure as we would have liked.Still,amongst those who actually used the product,the results were positive and the water savings was impressive. Here was a way to save water without thinking.Once you install them,they immediately do their job.I'll give you an example; we sold and gave away 10,000 WaterSavers, each saving one-eighth to one-half gallons per minute, on average those 10,000 WaterSavers saved 2500 gallons of water per minute. We sold 6000 WaterSavers to our own clients, in one minute those 6000 saved 1500 gallons. In one hour those 6000 WaterSavers saved 90,000 gallons of water.As you can see over one year the amount saved would be a very high figure.Every minute the water is on it is being saved.We hope that this chapter will inspire you to use ' WaterSavers. 403 PCD and WaterSaver Charts ' NOZZLE SPRAY Pressure BRAND RANGE PATTERN Compensating COLOR Device (PCD) Toro nozzles 12 ft. 1/4 circle 1.0 gpm Blue Toro nozzles 12 ft. 1/3 and 1/2 circle 1.4 gpm Red ' Toro nozzles 12 ft. 3/4 and Full circle 2.0 gpm White ' Toro nozzles 15 ft. 1/4 circle 1.0 gpm Blue ' Toro nozzles 15 ft. 1/3 and 1/2 circle 2.0 gpm White Toro nozzles 15 ft. 3/4 and Full circle 4.0 gpm Black NOZZLE SPRAY Pressure ' BRAND RANGE PATTERN Compensating COLOR Device(PCD) Rainbird nozzles 12 ft. 1/4 circle 1.25 gpm Green 1 Rainbird nozzles 12 ft. 1/3 and 1/2 circle 1.75 gpm Yellow Rainbird nozzles 12 ft. 3/4 and Full circle 2.60 gpm Blue Rainbird nozzles 15 ft. 1/4 circle 1.25 qpm Green Rainbird nozzles 15 ft. 1/3 and 1/2 circle 2.60 gpm Blue Rainbird nozzles 15 ft. 3/4 and Full circle 3.70 gpm Red NOZZLE SPRAY Pressure BRAND RANGE PATTERN Compensating COLOR Device(PCD) WaterSaver Disk 12 ft.and 15 ft. 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 circle 2 gpm Green ' WaterSaver Disk 12 ft.and 15 ft. 3/4 and Full circle 3.5 gpm Black 404 WaterSavers: A New Conservation Tool What does each WaterSaver disk do? Which sprinklers can I use them with? Inserting one into the bottom of EACH adapter stabi- WaterSaversth easily intothe bottom of the shrubhead ' lizes the original volume and pressure in the irrigation adapters found on the RISERS throughout your land- station. It allows just the right amount of water to pass scaoe. through the disk BEFORE it goes through the nozzle. This helps to reduce nozzle fogging and runoff and ' leaves you with extra waterto negotiate with so in most cases you'll be able to double up stations. How Much Water Does a WaterSaver Save? ' Saves this much 20 Nozzle Heads Gallons Saved If Gallons Saved If Gallons Saved If , Nozzle Head and You Watered 1 You Watered I Spray Distance water Per nozzle Collectively Save You Watered 1 Hr.Per Week for Hr.Per Week for head: Per Minute: hr.Per Week: 4 Weeks: 12 Months: 1R Circle Head 1/8 Gallon Per , with 12 ft.Spray Minute 2.5 GPM 150 600 7,200 Distance 112 Circle Head with 15 ft.Spray 1/4 GPM 5 GPM 300 1,200 14,400 Distance Full Circle Head with 12 ft.Spray 3/8 GPM 7.5 GPM 450 1,800 21,600 ' Distance Full Circle Head with 15 ft.Spray 1/2 GPM 10 GPM 600 2,400 28,800 Distance Amounts will fluctuate according to changes in pressure and volume. How many WaterSavers will I need? Putting WaterSavers inToroAdapters Count the risers and categorize them into 2 groups. Disassemble nozzle from adapter and remove the filter , The ones with the 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 nozzle spray that may already be there. Reassemble nozzle and patterns need a GREEN WaterSaver disk and the adapter.Insert WaterSaver into bottom of adapter.Put ones with the 3/4 and full nozzle spray pattern need a our filter gl the original one into the riser. BLACK WaterSaver disk. WaterSavers into RainBird Adapters What are the conservation benefits? Disassemble nozzle from adapter and remove the On the average, each WaterSaver disk saves 1/4 existing RainBirdfilter.With scissors,cutoff theto2half gallon of water per minute per sprinkler. It completely of the filter and discard the bottom half. Reassemble maintains the original nozzle spray pattern so you nozzle,top of filterand adapter.Insert WaterSaver into don't have to compromise on coverage. bottom of adapter.Place gz filter in the riser. WaterSavers have been used and tested at residences ' in Contra Costa since 1987. In 1988,studies from a local waterdistrict showed that these residences used 32% less water than they did in 1987 because they %4b . followed our Outdoor Water Management Program, used WaterSavers and conserved water indoors. In 1989,studies showed that residences from the origi- t , nal group had saved more water from 1988-89 than from 1987-88.The yards set up with our WaterSavers , saved 12%more water than those that weren't. Cutting filter and reasaernbfy , 405 1 1 1 FLOW ADJUSTMENT SCREW -. Take the Bucket Test NOZZLE -► and See For Yourself SHRUB ADAPTER -• ' USE TWO 1/2• FILTER THREADED 90's.- -► ' 1 6,1/2'RISER WATERSAVER DISK 1 GREEN FOR 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 12•,1/2'RISER y FIG.B BLACK FOR 3/4 AND FULL y RISER -► FIG.A 1 UNSCREW ORIGINAL ORIGINAL ADAPTER AND ATTACH ..RISER 1/2'THREADED COUPLING FOR BUCKET TEST 1 V Twist and remove shrub adapter from the riser V Follow the illustration above to set up for V Insert WaterSaver into bottom of shrub adapter your bucket test. V Insert filter into riser 1 ♦ Use the enclosed green WaterSaver disk with V Reassemble shrub adapter back to riser a nozzle that has a 1/2 shy pattern for test. 1 FOR BEST RESULTS... V Insert WaterSaver into bottom of adapter and screw adapter bads into riser(Fig. B). Clean the nozzle of all debris such as bugs and rocks. V Tum the water on.11gW the bucket under the adapter for 1 minute,then remove. Use the filter to keep the WaterSaver disk Tum water off and pour water from the ' clean. bucket into a measuring container. Completely open up the flow adjustment screw V Remove WaterSaver and repeat on the nozzle before inserting the WaterSaver procedure. disk into the adapter.Then turn on the water V Compare the two measuring containers and adjust the screw down if necessary. and record your savings. 611941 by Tho Nanny P,gnlonor AIS ginhtc pnennie+�l 406 WATER CONSERVATION DEVICES r 1 � r i a PCD's Pressure Compensation Device.A plastic or rubber , cone that is attached to the bottom of a nozzle. It has the same function as a WaterSaver. PCD's are inserted into pop-ups and shrub adapters. 1 WaterSavers A plastic disk that is inserted into the bottom of a shrub adapter.Its function is to stablilize waterpres- sure, reduce fogging and reduce water runoff. WaterSavers come in green to accommodate 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 spray patterns, and black to accommodate 3/4 and full spray patterns. . 1 The Happy Gardener•P.O. Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544•5t. Lic. #04394 ' 407 How To Read Our Graphs 140,000 ----fi--- --I----1 ---- -I ----t---- r- 130,000 I I ( I I I 120,000 ----I-----I---- ------ ---- -----�- 110,000 I I I I I 100,000 ---1---�---- --- ----L 90,000 80,000 I I 80,000 I I 70,000 I I 60,000 ----I-----1— --f- ----t----t-----t— ' 50,000 I I I 40,000 ----} -----� ---}------ ---- ------�- 30,000 I I I 20,000 ----�--- ----�-- — — - ---- ----�- 10,000 ' 0 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. jThe graphs reflect one year of water use for each home during the drought years; 1987- 1992.We divided the year up into two month blocks to simulate a water billing cycle.The center point between each month represents every other month. The measurement scale ranges from 10,000 gallons to 140,000 gallons of water. Each of our clients had a consumption history one year prior to following our Water Management Program.We used those records as a base to compare our Water Management Program to.EB MUD provided our clients with the records and our clients then forwarded them to us. These graphs are based on accurate information. The graphed lines were determined by the water consumption records that were forwarded to us by our clients. 408 , HOW TO READ OUR GRAPHS McCormick , 2945 Deer Meadow Dr. Blackhawk Lawn is approximately 2390 sq.n 1 Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. pool Graph represents 1989 Approx.total gallons used in 1989 was 645,356 Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. McCormick 2945 Deer Meadow Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1990 Approx.total gallons used in 1990 was 530.833 Approx.total gallons saved in 1990 compared to 1989 was 18% Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. McCormick C 2945 Deer Meadow Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1991 Approx.total gallons used in 1991 was 482.195 Approx.total gallons saved in 1991 , compared to 1989 was 25% All sizes and square footages given are approximations,not physical measurements. A. This graph shows the water consumption before WaterSavers and PCD'S were installed.OUR WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WAS ALREADY IN PLACE AT THIS TIME. B. This graph shows the water consumption after WaterSavers and PCD'S were installed. By combining WaterSavers with Water Management,the McCormicks were able to save 114,523 gallons of water with little to no effort. C. This graph shows the amount of water that was saved 2 years after the WaterSavers and PCD'S were combined with Water Management. The Happy Gardener • P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (5 10)680-4544 • SL Llc. #04394 ' ' 409 Cople 224 St. Paul Dr. Alamo Lawn is ' approximately 1188 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. pal Graph represents 1990 Approx.total gallons used in 1990 was 302,753 Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. ' Cople 224 St. Paul Dr. Alamo Graph represents 1991 Approx.total gallons used in 1991 was 272,883 Approx.total gallons saved in 1991 compared to 1990 was 10% Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. ' Cople 224 St. Paul Dr. Alamo Graph represents 1992 Approx.total gallons used in 1992 was 299,772 Approx.total gallons saved in 1992 compared to 1990 was 01% All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 410 Kammenzind 2427 Southview Dr. Alamo Lawn is approximately 320 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. pool Graph represents 1990 Approx.total gallons used in 1990 was 321,521 Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct Dec. Kammenzind 2427 Southview Dr. Alamo Graph ' represents 1991 Approx.total gallons used in 1991 was 284,825 Approx.total gallons saved in 1991 compared to 1990 was 11% Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. , Kammenzind ' 2427 Southview Dr. Alamo Graph represents 1992 Approx.total gallons ' used in 1992 was 246,747 Approx.total gallons saved in 1992 compared to 1990 was 23% All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 411 Lambert 584 Buttonwood Dr. Blackhawk 1 Lawn is approximately 800 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. ' Graph represents 1990 Approx.total gallons used in 1990 was 252,704 Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct Dec. Lambert 584 Buttonwood Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1991 Approx.total gallons used in 1991 was 188,335 Approx.total gallons saved in 1991 compared to 1990 was 25% Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. ' Lambert 584 Buttonwood Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1992 Approx.total gallons used in 1992 was 168,640 Approx.total gallons saved in 1992 compared to 1990 was 33% All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 412 McCormick 2945 Deer Meadow Dr. , Blackhawk Lawn is approximately 2390 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. over 10,000 sq.ft. pool Graph represents 1989 Approx.total gallons used in 1989 was 645,356 Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. McCormick 2945 Deer Meadow Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1990 Approx.total gallons used in 1990 was 530,833 Approx.total gallons saved in 1990 compared to 1989 was 18% Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct Dec. McCormick 2945 Deer Meadow Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1991 Approx.total gallons used in 1991 was 482,195 Approx.total gallons saved in 1991 compared to 1989 was 25% All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. ' ' 413 Wheatley I 571 Blackhawk Club Dr. Blackhawk Lawn is approximately 3950 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. ' over 10,000 sq.ft. pool Graph represents 1990 ' Approx.total gallons used in 1990 was 559,317 ' Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. ' Wheatley 571 Blackhawk Club Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1991 Approx.total gallons used in 1991 was 334,895 Approx.total gallons saved in 1991 compared to 1990 1 was 40% ' Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. Wheatley 571 Blackhawk Club Dr. Blackhawk Graph represents 1992 Approx.total gallons used in 1992 was 403,722 Approx.total gallons saved in 1992 compared to 1990 was 28% All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 414 ' Beaton , 375 Glendora Circle Danville Lawn is ' approximately 536 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. , under 10,000 sq.ft. Graph , represents 1990 Approx.total gallons used in 1990 was 171,826 Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct Dec. Beaton , 375 Glendora Circle Danville Graph represents 1991 Approx.total gallons used in 1991 was 149,460 Approx.total gallons ' saved in 1991 compared to 1990 was 13% Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct Dec. Beaton 375 Glendora Circle Danville Graph , represents 1992 Approx.total gallons used in 1992 was 135,186 Approx.total gallons saved in 1992 compared to 1990 was 21% All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. ' ' 415 Barnard 1875 School St. Moraga 1 Lawn is approximately 4024 sq.ft. ' Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. Graph represents 1990 Approx.total gallons ' used in 1990 was 221,278 ' Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. Barnard 1875 School St. Moraga Graph represents 1991 ' Approx.total gallons used in 1991 was 173,384 Approx.total gallons saved in 1991 compared to 1990 ' was 22% ' Feb. Apr. June Aug. pct. Dec. ' Barnard 1875 School St. Moraga Graph represents 1992 1 Approx.total gallons r used in 1992 was 224,273 ' Approx.total gallons increased in 1992 compared to 1990 was 01%. New back lawn was installed. ' All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 416 Burger 2860 Creston Dr. Walnut Creek Lawn is approximately , 1370 sq,ft. Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. , pool Graph , represents 1989 Approx.total gallons , used in 1989 was 232,460 Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct Dec. Burger 2860 Creston Dr. Walnut Creek Graph represents 1990 Approx.total gallons , used in 1990was 207,795 Approx.total gallons saved in 1990 compared to 1989 was 11% Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. , Burger 2860 Creston Dr. Walnut Creek Graph ' represents 1991 Approx.total gallons ' used in 1991 was 175,633 Approx.total gallons saved in 1991 compared to 1989 was 24% r All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 417 Durden 12 Swan Ct. Walnut Creek 1 Lawn is approximately 452 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. Graph represents 1989 Approx.total gallons ' used in 1990 was 136,663 1 Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. ' Durden 12 Swan Ct. Walnut Creek Graph represents 1990 ' Approx.total gallons used in 1990 was 111,247 ' Approx.total gallons saved in 1990 compared to 1989 was 18% Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct. Dec. ' Durden 12 Swan Ct. Walnut Creek Graph represents 1991 Approx.total gallons used in 1991 was 145,701 Approx.total gallons saved in 1991 compared to 1989 was 06% All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 418 Finucane ' 14 Swan Ct. Walnut Creek Lawn is , approximately 669 sq.ft. Landscape is approx. under 10,000 sq.ft. Graph represents 1990 Approx.total gallons used in 1990 was 272,808 Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct Dec. ' Finucane , 14 Swan Ct. Walnut Creek Graph represents 1991 Approx.total gallons , used in 1991 was 246,689 Approx.total gallons ' saved in 1991 compared to 1990 was 09% Feb. Apr. June Aug. Oct Dec. , Finucane , 14 Swan Ct. Walnut Creek Graph , represents 1992 Approx.total gallons used in 1992 was 239,919 Approx.total gallons saved in 1992 compared to 1990 was 120 All sizes and square footages given are approximations, not physical measurements. 419 HOW TO READ OUR FORM 1 ' Estimated Percentage of Savings After WaterSavers Were Installed Mathew Kammenrind 2487 Southview Dr. 19 87 -c Alamo,CA 94507 Base Year 29%-11%=$18% ' Percentage of Savings in 1991 WaterSavers Installed in 1990. 'Estimated Percentage of Savings Compared to 1987 Percentage of Savings in 1991 After WaterSavers Were Installed ��/� © 29 '�a Compared to 199 ns`./ 18 % 11 % ' Percentage of Savings in 1992 Percentage of Savings in 1992 38%-23%=$15% Compared to 1987 Compared to 1990 'Estimated Percentage of Savings 38 % 23 % After WaterSavers Were Installed F 0 0 15 % ' 'Estimated Average Savings After 'Estimated annum of water saved WaterSavers Were Installed as a result of using the O WaterSavers was determined by 16.5% using the Bucket Test. A. The client's name and address. B. The base year. C. The percentage of savings after the first year of the installation of the WaterSavers as compared to the amount of water consumed during the base year. D. The year the WaterSavers were installed. The percentage of savings one year after the WaterSavers were installed as compared to the amount of water consumed during the previous year. ' E. Percentage of Savings from D subtracted from percentage of savings from C. F. The percentage of savings after the second year of the installation of the WaterSavers as compared to the amount of water consumed during the base year. G. The percentage of savings two years after the WaterSavers were installed as compared to the amount of ' water consumed during the year the WaterSavers were installed. H. Percentage of Savings from G subtracted from percentage of savings from F i1. The estimated average savings of E and H. 420 Estimated Percentage of Savings After WaterSavers Were Installed , G.M. Cople 224 St. Paul Dr. 19 87 Alamo, CA 94507 Base Year 23% - 10% = 13% Percentage of Savings in 1991 WaterSavers Installed in 1990. *Estimated Percentage of Savings , Compared to 1987 Percentage of Savings in 1991 After WaterSavers Were Installed 23 Compared to 1990 13 , 10 % Percentage of Savings in 1992 Percentage of Savings in 1992 15% - 1% = 14% Compared to 1987 Compared to 1990 "Estimated Percentage of Savings 15 % 1 % After WaterSavers Were Installed 14 % *Estimated Average Savings After *Estimated amount of water saved WaterSavers Were Installed as a result of using the ' WaterSavers was determined by 13.5 % using the Bucket Test. Estimated Percentage of Savings After WaterSavers Were Installed Mathew Kammenzind 2487 Southview Dr. 19 87 , Alamo, CA 94507 Base Year 29% - 11% = 18% Percentage of Savings in 1991 WaterSavers Installed in 1990. *Estimated Percentage of Savings Compared to 1987 Percentage of Savings in 1991 After WaterSavers Were Installed , 29 Compared to 1990 18 11 Percentage of Savings in 1992 Percentage of Savings in 1992 38% - 23% = 15% Compared to 1987 Compared to 1990 *Estimated Percentage of Savings 38 % 23 % After WaterSavers Were Installed 15 % *Estimated Average Savings After *Estimated amount of water saved WaterSavers Were Installed as a result of using the WaterSavers was determined by ' 16.5 % using the Bucket Test. The Happy Gardener•P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 •(510) 680-4544•St.Lic. #04394 421 Estimated Percentage of Savings After WaterSavers Were Installed 1 Robert McCormick 2945 Deer Meadow Dr. 19 87 Blackhawk, CA 94506 Base Year 34% - 18% = 16% ' Percentage of Savings in 1990 WaterSavers Installed in 1989. *Estimated Percentage of Savings Compared to 1987 Percentage of Savings in 1990 After WaterSavers Were Installed ' 34 Compared to 1989 16 18 Percentage of Savings in 1991 Percentage of Savings in 1991 40% -25% = 15% Compared to 1987 Compared to 1989 *Estimated Percentage of Savings 40 % 25 % After WaterSavers Were Installed 15 % *Estimated Average Savings After *Estimated amount of water saved ' WaterSavers Were Installed as a result of using the WaterSavers was determined by 15.5 % using the Bucket Test. Estimated Percentage of Savings After WaterSavers Were Installed Floyd Wheatley ' 571 Blackhawk Club Dr. 19 87 Blackhawk, CA 94506 Base Year 52% -40% = 12% Percentage of Savings in 1991 WaterSavers Installed in 1990. *Estimated Percentage of Savings Compared to 1987 Percentage of Savings in 1991 After WaterSavers Were Installed 52 % Compared to 1990 12 40 % ' Percentage of Savings in 1992 Percentage of Savings in 1992 42% - 28% = 14% Compared to 1987 Compared to 1990 *Estimated Percentage of Savings 42 % 28 % After WaterSavers Were Installed 14 % ' *Estimated Average Savings After *Estimated amount of water saved WaterSavers Were Installed as a result of using the ' 13 % WaterSavers was determined by using the Bucket Test. ' The Happy Gardener a P.O.Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544•St.Lic. #04394 422 ' Estimated Percentage of Savings After WaterSavers Were Installed Robert Beaton 375 Glendora Circle 19 87 Danville, CA 94526 Base Year 29% - 13% = 16% Percentage of Savings in 1991 WaterSavers Installed in 1990. *Estimated Percentage of Savings , Compared to 1987 Percentage of Savings in 1991 After WaterSavers Were Installed 29 % Compared to 1990 16 ° 13 % Percentage of Savings in 1992 Percentage of Savings in 1992 36% - 21% = 15% , Compared to 1987 Compared to 1990 Estimated Percentage of Savings 36 % 21 % After WaterSavers Were installed 15 % *Estimated Average Savings After *Estimated amount of water saved WaterSavers Were Installed as a result of using the ' WaterSavers was determined by 15.5 % using the Bucket Test. Estimated Percentage of Savings After WaterSavers Were Installed Peter Burger 2860 Creston Rd. 19 87 , Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Base Year 14% - 11% =3% Percentage of Savings in 1990 WaterSavers Installed in 1989. *Estimated Percentage of Savings , 9 Compared to 1987 Percentage of Savings in 1990 After WaterSavers Were Installed 14 Compared to 1989 3 , 11 % Percentage of Savings in 1991 Percentage of Savings in 1991 27% - 24% =3% Compared to 1987 Compared to 1989 *Estimated Percentage of Savings 27 % 24 % After WaterSavers Were Installed ' 3 *Estimated Average Savings After *Estimated amount of water saved , 9 WaterSavers Were Installed as a result of using the WaterSavers was determined by 3 % using the Bucket Test. The Happy Gardener•P.O. Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510) 680-4544•St.Lic. #04394 , ' 423 Estimated Percentage of Savings After WaterSavers Were Installed Wil Durden ' 12 Swan Ct. 19 87 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Base Year 43% - 18% =25% ' Percentage of Savings in 1990 WaterSavers Installed in 1989. *Estimated Percentage of Savings Compared to 1987 Percentage of Savings in 1990 After WaterSavers Were Installed 43 Compared to 1989 25 18 ' Percentage of Savings in 1991 Percentage of Savings in 1991 25% - 6 = 9 9 9 9 % 19% Compared to 1987 Compared to 1989 ' "Estimated Percentage of Savings 25 % 6 % After WaterSavers Were Installed 19 % *Estimated Average Savings After `Estimated amount of water saved WaterSavers Were Installed as a result of using the WaterSavers was determined by 22 % using the Bucket Test. Estimated Percentage of Savings After WaterSavers Were Installed Mark Finucane 14 Swan Ct. 19 87 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Base Year 20% - 9% = 11% ' Percentage of Savings in 1991 WaterSavers Installed in 1990. *Estimated Percentage of Savings Compared to 1987 Percentage of Savings in 1991 After WaterSavers Were Installed 20Compared to 1990 % 11 °/ ° 9 % Percentage of Savings in 1992 Percentage of Savings in 1992 22% - 12% = 10% Compared to 1987 Compared to 1990 "Estimated Percentage of Savings 22 % 12 % After WaterSavers Were Installed 10 % ' *Estimated Average Savings After *Estimated amount of water saved WaterSavers Were Installed as a result of using the ' 10.5 % WaterSavers was determined by using the Bucket Test. ' The Happy Gardener•P.O. Box 27971 •Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544•St.Lic. #04394 424 ' ' 11 1 2�ie . �CappY Gardener -, 1 RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT Zee `.newsletter Serving Residential Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol. 3 No.6 June. 1988 , Drought Update the brass pop ups and shrub heads are; need to operate your clock manually ' As of June 1, the drought hits us all. priced at 4 fpr$1:00 Count your'§hrub because it may not be able to setup two Official rationing has begun and we've 4,an .pop. sown different programs. been told to cutback our water use,not how;mahy,you 11 meed The installation�` only in the home but in the yard as well. price beginsiat$75+part depending,; In order to stop evaporation and to get , As Residential Farmers, we've been upon the size of your yard the most of our water pressure, irrigate rationing our water since Day 1 so we either in the late evening or early morn- aren't in as bad shape as others who Ing.Keep in mind that if daytime temps have been in the habit of watering their Irrigation exceed 101°,you must water your yard , yards on a day to day basis. We know Understand the tolerance of your lawn for 6 minutes that evening to replace what the needs of our plants are. All we and don't get locked into rigid watering the water it lost during transpiration. have to do is learn how to make our habits. Learn to wait more between It is imperative that everyone cleans ' water work for us. waterings. If your lawn can wait 4-5 their sprinkler heads. Use your weed days like it has been during April and eater to cut around the heads and As promised we've discovered several ' May, leave it alone. If your landscape expose them.Ifwe cannot see that head , kinds of restrictors'and designed away can wait 14 days,like it has been,let it then we must assume that it's not hit- to make themwork'inyour shrub heads' stay that way. and;brass,and,plastice pop ups that ting its target area. Inform your gar- will end upof saving you,hundreds of Irrigation will be"tricky" from now on. dener or do this task yourself: gis of water per month Now your pops, Do all ofyou know how to use your clock ups and shrub beads each on th`e manually?Contact THG so I can show Lawns average use abouts 3-4,::GPM,, ome�y, you how to. In some cases you may more and naturally some less Using ar For the duration of the drought season restrictor "your one quarter and ones` THG will only use a slow,time released , half circle shrub'heads'will use"abouf fertilizer. This will encourage deeper 1 4 GPM and the full circle popup wi114 roots which will give us a healthy lawn. use only4 2 GPM In most cases.',this is June Irrigation Schedule Remember, a lawn must have healthy less'than half of what your irrigation Run Pop-ups for 24 minutes(3,8 roots to survive this drought situation. , would put out without using the minute intervals), twice a week restrictors`Due t6their'difl'et'ences the Set your lawn mower wheels to 5 in the plastic pop=up will require a.different Run impacts for 36 minutes, (3, back and 4 in the front to angle the cut restrictor than the brass?pop-upand 12 minute intervals), twice a to shade the soil. Remember to change ' shrubhead Unfortunately oursystem week. your cutting patternfromweektoweek. will not work with fingerheads or list pulse sprinklers (birds)"since they re Run Fingerheads for 36 minutes If you haven't aerated by now, don't guile moice'water than can be pushed;', (3, 12 minute intervals), twice a hesitate.Aerating creates channels in , through a restnctor efficiently. �1. week. the soil that fill up with water,allowing a deeper saturation in the root zone. You can either buy a.restrictor kit Water the landscape area for 30 Mention THG to Dennis of Harris Lawn complete with instructions frotri`THG mutes (3. 10 minute intervals) Improvers and he will give you the best ' ,or you can hire us to installthem for every 10 days. price in town. 427-4550. you,The restrictors for the plastic pop ups are 50`each Arid the resh$CtOrs fOr4' continued on.other.side 'Better Care`Through integrated Pest Managernent' ' 425 i Hap r n r .�C a e e The c� J p�� :..;:...:::.:.:.:..:::.:.:::::::::::.::: i ::>...:>>s»>......;::r:>>:::: ' qhe 9�(§wsfetter Serving I?gsidential,Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol. 3 No.8 August. 1988 Drought Facts Restrictor Report Irrigation Environmental factors such as Daily, we've been receiving abun If your lawn and landscape looks abnormally low amounts of winter dar t`'A&_"_, aving reports fiaoulj good to you,continue with the July ' rain, a minimum of snowpack in tlipse o"ve had restrIctors Y:in Irrigation Schedule.Change over to the Sierras and high temperatures stalled*into`their yards s'We've`no the August Schedule when you feel throughout all the seasons are re- [iced that,11e homes using restric you need more water.To eliminate sponsible for the Drought of '88, tors look betterthan.those who evaporation, all irrigation should ' The trees, shrubberies, ground aXer1't If you want to conserve- occur at night. covers and lawns were robbed of water and make it�work for you ate the deep watering they required the,same time;callus now , during the winter months and con- sequently are automatically under _ stress when the growing season Its`about'time that we bring our Aug.Irrigation Schedule begins. That's why it is important water saving techniques to the at for us to conserve our water so tendon of EBMUD Enclosed you" ' there is enou ht to o around. wil,`1 nd a letter`'Ple'ase look it over;` Run Pop-ups for 24 minutes g g (3, 8 minute intervals), 3 Drought situations don't correct sign it, add comments`and send times weekly. themselves overnight.They come in ofi W449ust 10 We want EBMUL? Y ' slow and the o out slow. ;acknowledge that one small' Y g Run Impacts for 39 minutes, +group of Residential Farmers iso p y makilig a big difference out there (3, 13 minute intervals), 3 Sun SCar �Hopefully;they will become more"` times weekly. ' understandingwhen it comes to ra Most of you have been following our tionirig the water'in your home i Run Fingerheads for 39 min water. very well but unfortu- utes, (3, 13 minute intervals), nately some ofyou are still watering 3 times weekly. your yards too often.You must re- alize that our goal is to save root Valve Check Water the landscape area for stock and not necessarily foliage. Who's been shutting off those irri- 39 minutes, (3, 13 minute Lets face it-when foliage is exposed gation valves? At many of your intervals) once every 7 days. to 1000+ temperatures day in and homes we've discovered valves that day out, it will most likely develop have been mysteriously shut off so sun scar(sunburn) which you can we've come up with the theory that spot very easily on ground covers the hot days along with the cool such as ivy,vinca and isotoma. In nights is causing the plastic to Remember, if daytime tempera- August, expect to notice some sun expand and is slowly turning the tures exceed 1000, you must scarring on the leaves of your trees valves off. Please take the time to water your yard for 8 minutes ' and shrubberies. Don't turn on the see if all your valves are on. If you that evening to replace the water panic button.No amount of water- have any doubt call us immediately it lost during transpiration. Ing can stop this.Call first and let's so we can check.It won't do you any investigate, good if the water isn't coming on. continued on other side 'BetterCare2hrough Integrated BestManagement' 426 June Services water the 1st interval at 1:00 A.M., We are continuing to spray the This month,on an as needed basis, the 2nd interval at 3:00 A.M. and yards for pests. Don't worry,we'll we will be spraying weeds with a ' the 3rd interval at 6:00 A.M. be there. non-selective herbicide in the sidewalks, driveways and land- When daytime temps exceed 90°, Each June,ever since the drought stapes. Weeds in the lawn will"be , you must water your yard for 6 began we've applied a granular sprayed with 2,4-D, a selective min. that evening to replace the fungicide to the cool climate herbicide. water it lost during transpiration. grasses to hinder the development , and spread ofafungus called Melt- . Gophers and moles are very active ing Out. These circular brown this time of year. Call us immedi- Lawn Tam ately if you notice any unwanted spots with straw colored centers ' Set your lawn mower wheels to5-5 give the impression of being mounds or tunnels in your yard,so all the way around and cut the underwatered but ironically wa- we can set out some traps. grasses high.Or,measure 3-3 1/2" tering the spots make the fungus from the driveway floor to the more active. Melting Out spreads ' Tips to Remember bottom of the lawn mower body through spores in the wind, by and adjust it to the proper height. your lawn mower or simply by Get°mvo raver I've noticed too manhomes with walking on it.This granular treat- pi. f cii�har�en't"donee , Y �, y�6 low asses and that needs to be ment will need to be watered in so already im y uta;WaerSaver lease follow the instructions on � � changed before the heat is on. Re- p ad><sks very Basil ut member to change your lawn the yellow tag. the bottoatofthe�shrub-1eadN mowing Y pattern.Those of you who rsow,thelandscapensesto . ,� ala�..'afi�',mak �a 1 ' need the aerating service please Lawns will be fertilized with a rtnct the ate �flow We�aIso 1 contact Dennis at Harris Lawn slow-release fertilizer this month wate> savng devices,avail Improvers at 427-4550. and it will need to be watered in. ��y0 Torozand RaitiBird "i— tW� r, uV a xw1 �p 0 ode ces conserve. v 4'-b, 4Y � '•Z nl.ty. I�. add k 5.;'c stet�eliminate�nozle fogging,,; an; manta ii they original spray pattern on each sprinkler They Frozen Chocolate Banana are simple to Install Please call for ' details.. 1 medium banana,peeled and Insert a wooden ice cream bar Support the weight of overloaded cut in half crosswise stick into cut end of each ba- 2 graham crackers(2 1/2 inch nana half; wrap in wax paper fruit tree branches by staking squares),finely crushed them with wooden poles. Debud or foil and freeze until hard. 1 teaspoon chocolate syrup azaleas and rhododendrums. Cut On sheet of wax paper spread annuals if they are starting to lag. Adapted from Weight Watchers favorite recipes half of cracker crumbs; coat 1 banana half with 1/2 teaspoon Lisa and I extend Father's Day ' syrup, then roll in crumbs. wishes to all ofyou Dads out there. Repeat procedure with re- Yours truly, maining banana half. Serve ' immediately. For a nutty chocolate banana, ' substitute 1/2 oz. unsalted -- ' roasted peanuts, chopped, for Bird Morningstar the graham crackers. THE HAPPY GARDENER ®1990 The Happy Gardener.All Rights Reserved. ' .lune 1990 P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (415)680-4544 • St.Lic. #04394 427 .....:.......:::::.:.. Lawns x,±.. Shan the blade.e . Set your r law n mower wheels to 5 in the back and w 4 in the front. This setting will angle the cut to shade the soil. ' Change your lawn mowing pattern Run Pop-ups for 30 min. (3, 10 Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 from week to week. min. intervals) twice weekly, min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Mon.and Thurs. Sun.,Tues.and Fri. Don'thesitate; aerate.Call Dennis Harms at 427-4550 for the service. Run Impacts or Birds for 42 min. Run Impacts or Birds for 36 min. (3, 14 min. intervals) twice (3,12 min. intervals) 3 times weekly, Mon.and Thurs. weekly, Sun., Tues.and F'ri. Run Single Stream and Finger- Run Single Stream and Finger- Irrigation head Rotors for 42 min. (3, 14 head Rotors for 36 min. (3, 12 uly can be one of our min. intervals) twice weekly, min. intervals) 3 times weekly, As you know,J Mon.and Thurs. Sun.,Tues.and Fri. warmest months and we can con- tinue to expect high temps for the Water the landscape for 42 min. Water the landscape for 30 min- next90 days.These schedules will (3,14 min.intervals)once aweek, utes (3, 10 min.) twice weekly, help keep your water cost down Sat. Mon.and Thurs. and allow you to water the yard Run drip 1-2 hrs.per week. Run drip 1-2 hrs.twice weekly properly.We recommend that you try Schedule A for a week and if The first three apply to lawns only you feel you need more water,then pp y y The first three apply to lawns only switch over to schedule B. Help minimize evaporation and receive the best water pressure by irrigat- ing duringthe late evening or early morning hours. When avti a Check the sprinklers occasionally the nozzle heads on the halves to } A4�ppd ° you must water for clogged heads. Most of the dry see if its a 12 or 15 Restnctors��for'` .� r rd far S min tha.evenin�to spots I came across were due to a the pop ups are' ea and restric + ' 81n�p the water it lost during clogged head. tors for the users are`3 for $I 00 trr n��ir to ion_ Filters sire included `Labor begins at$75 Mast yards canoe done in a ` Last month I came across commonY.. irrigation problems that could Counting Heads have easily been prevented orFor asignificant "water savings,£ solved by following these 3 simple get involved with our Irrigation; Ryan Booth is available to cut procedures. If you or your gar RestnctorProram Theserestncx lawns in Blackhawk only. Call dener cannot do them then give us tors fit onto the ends bfyour plastic';; 736-7689. a call. (not brass}Toro and Ralrlbird pop . ups; fingerhead rotors and all;' Set your irrigation clock according brands of risers You can'easily In closing,Lisa and I wish you all a to the monthly schedule. I came install"them yourselves ar we eari Safe and Happy Fourth of July. across too many"made up" sched do 1t Toknave how many restncw ules that simply won't work. This tors` you'll deed, just count I the" one works if you follow it. heads'on your users and pop ups Yours truly, separately "a""9"11:",follows `BSI'' Ring your lawn irrigation heads. Count 114 and 112 as one group and;- I've seen too many dry spots devel 314 aricl;fiill as another group For; !/71 Tbi:::��} � aping, If you don't see the head FGA Count 1/4as one group; than don't assume the water is group;together 113 and:`1/2 and., Bird Morningstar hitting its target area. group together 314 and full. Check," THE HAPPY GARDENER P.O.Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (415)680-4544 • St.Lic.#04394 428 e �-CaPY Gardener ...::...::....::. iV'A.G:E 3VIE 1V T:' RR., q-se Newsletter Serving.?gsidentiaf Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol. 5 No. 56 August, 1990 A WinningCombv Irrigation I riga kPM4 � Sal",'k-�.' a �'a,w� ds 3 �„� • p. S q Many Mmes we ve spoken abauta IVlany of our Residenial Farmers` As you know, we're entering into the benefits of using flow rekstric, have managed to save on they one of our warmest months. The �. a�,' `'S1'+G•. ° r a 'htik �i 4 �S L.v .n t r t L P r� a f t� "� tors in theyardfyouwanttosave 1averageof30%armarewaterfrom August Schedule is designed to water and ;money during thgive our lawns and landscape ar- drought years&Now' let's talk general, the 25 homes wave rear eas more water. about how they work The water cantly surveyed saved more water s stem"}in,;your' yard's n"eels two from 198$ 89 than they did froma : i o crate.Pre ., ,. , , . ,... r;:, • : �. ;chin sto.rnake t 1 P and volume A muititudeof heads W one line can create an unbal Managing water means setting AUGUST SCHEDULE ance`d system One head may have` your irrigation clock according to„ mare pressure than another anthe seasons, with hale to no water`'; one Bead m'ay put aut more water in the rwinter, gradually ti increase , than``another Adding a restnctor <ing it in the spnng peakingin tlre:` Run Pop-ups for 30 min.(3,ld min.intervals)3 times weekly, Zto each of the heads stablizes the summer ands lessening it_as they. Sun.,Tues.and Fri. Fpressure`and distributes'the water ,'rains begixn xn the fall AIlowiri° even-, Run tonger,dryoutpenodsbetweenirn" RunImpacts orBirds for 42min. wastes In an averdesigned system; gataons' encourages the develop= (3, 14 min. intervals) 3 times 91 x ra ; n4 4 Tues.and Fri. the heads farthest away work bet , inent of, the deeper roots that wi114 weekly,Sun., til ter when the pressure is even search for the water Without restnctors the first head Run Single Stream and Finger- ' " head Rotors for 42 min. (3, 14 on the hne may put out a maxi Dunng our?years opf Water Mgmti 3 mum amount of water and the last in Contra Costa CounV: e haves min.intervals)3 times weekly, head may put out only a munimum constantly improved our.methods Sun.,Tues.and Fri. For' example1 if your restrictors1 Chir newslettergivesya`uanimga landscapeWater the for36min. only allow 15 gl per min £o pass' titin schedule'and we offer`advice; (3, 12 min. intervals) twice through, each head will'pass only,, but Water Mgmt doesn't work un weekly weekly,Mon.andThurs. thatAlso,if your mower acciden, ` less you get involved So take the` tally:runs over the nozzlehead and time to your understand how your,' Run drip 2-4 hrs.per week. €destroys Yt, m .'most ',cases ;the clock works and how the system; restnetorwill stall be in7 tact�so Ti operates Make sure the heads are;': The est three apply to lawns any. the}water system comes on you 11 ; hitting their target"areas and nng" still only lose that 15 gl per min the sprinkler heads in the lawn thatsoundtoo aAcult?Itr' Restrictors, combined with Water:. `ally doesn'tf take any time Those: When daytime temps exceed 95°_ t you m est water your and fo_r 10_ Management will save you a great: who've followed�our procedures all ��-.—�s t� �- -Y deal of water when you IP Y.4along will tell you liow`well'the alun _ that evening replace.e t ,� .- water i Io�yiring .r n pir .ion that savings`over. a year s time; work. tourpie Better Care 9 rough Integrated Pest Management' 429 r �5rid ��h 1 t ReENIRtcty� a4i, tttle rT } 5 r }{ Ve+ 3 y r ''a�m' ig V, � +6 a"r Wh do the work? twist and remove y �' Jg 4 zb shrub adaptexkfrom The water system in your yard operates:66-pressure and f _. ` olurrie As the heads get farther away from the valve the volume4and pressure #luctuatesi causesRa problem' called fogging Adding a restrictor to each of the heads t r M, stabzes the pressure and distributes'the water evenly a .x y -ti x therefore ehm�nat�ngwaste ti, ry'rxY ` s � � •_����� i ,What are Ihe conservation b, s? 5 ` 4,-15Onrthe average each WaterSaver saves X1/4 GPM wFor Ssl 4 ) y + Watel'ag8ye! - p,,H.,lt•. f , '� ad" r >w + ._ s�zw.. a , _ , '+ < Insert filter into eAample, ifyou ad,tw,enty s „hea adapters m,. :. .~z Green or e , } 1 0 os' w 'nserstalled with WaterSavers, collectively they would, saver ,., ,, , j e„0, tk t whenwou ran the irri ation:for 20`min ,m-n�cr,„ rwai } u`r”' + V F s a utes those twenty shrub head adapters would end ups � 1 having youa"total of 100 g1s of water` and`will keep on <r. 1 fiAr saving you water'every"minute'thereafter says ;Z\k Nv 't:a r ,K ,uo,�z °asn„N'g as ,' ,S ` k ds 'w*nk8S4eble�Si+a ub , �Q�ist.4 s adapter and user t; ; '6A-6f,'"�EBMUD and 45 of our:own,� Irisert ti clients we clid a comparison study of their consumption,. a + 4, 5 WaterSaver',nto' t between 1987 88 based on our Water Management Pro- F p'iru"adapter It' gram and the use of our avers.,On the average, ' } will feel snug and those 45 homes used 32%less water than they did'iii1987 you may have to ahtte and collectively tlieyfsaved 5 m>11�on gallons`of water A pressure "o" "year later we did another study and 25 customers from r the original group found that they had'saved more water? � e+� ..from 1988 69 than they did from'1987 88 Allof the yards R x, �+� ,z ,, �' Y{ + {set upwith our WaterSavers saved between 12%a more, m3 u � i water_,than,.those yards that wexen t set up'vsnth them rHow many,Watersavers will I need? (415) 680-4544 RESIDENiTAL INTEGRATED PEST MGmT. SERvicm � As'you count the nozzles of your adapters, divide= , them into 2 groups The ones with then 1/4;Ll/3 and"�4 1/2"spraq patterns will require a,- disk,Thre iE ppb one`s with the 314 and full spray patterns will require'3ti ya BLACKdisk. Vie` Wa erSavers°are compatible; r witli'all tyEles of shruh'head adapters, CgRDEN�� *Diagram above Is for a"generic"adapter.Very slight, P.O. BOX 27971 simple changes are made for Toro and Rain Bird adapters. concord, CA 94527 **This product is not endorsed by EBMUD. Marco 1991 0 AN Rights Reserved r 430:::::...:......:...::..:.....:.................:..................:........ f. ea p nr rde e pJa :::...........::::....:....................... ....:::::: ::<2<1 :': l.l ......i l`I A. .........: `.I✓:f:1Ai :1 .:.::k�:. : .. ....M.. ..: . .�.1 :1b1. .:..::::::.:..::.:::::::.:::.::::.............. 27ie Newsletter Sendng R,esidentiafFarmers in Contra Costa County Vol. 6 No.66 June, 1991 Bird's Words Irrigation ' The glossary below reflects the watering time into 3 intervals is an Our schedules have been in use for terms that seem to be on important part of the schedule. many years and are compatible everyone's minds these days and with clay soils. However, in some we frequently use them in our outdoor water management cases you may need to add a little ' newsletters and conversations. Stetching the amount of water more or get by with a little less.A needed to sustain the health of pop-up is not the same as a single aerate To use a machine that's your plants. Allowing longer or multi stream rotor,so be sure to , designed to pull plugs out of the - dryout periods between irriga- match up your sprinklers up with lawn.Aerating creates channels tions and installing water saving the proper instructions. Call us if in the soil that fill up with water, devices into pop-ups and risers you have any doubts. allowing a deeper saturation in are examples of water mgmt. the root zone.It also reduces soil compaction, whichisve1Yco m- precipitation Moisture c on - our 1 it densed in the form of rain etc. mon In u clay soils. conservation The act of trying runoff Excessive outside water to save water by changing habits use that causes flooding down ' Run Pop-ups for 18 nun. (3, 6 and taking ordinary measures to into the streets. min. intervals) twice weekly, use less water,but using it sensi- Mon.and Thurs. bly in order to stretch its use. water rationing When house- holds must confine their water Run Impacts and Single Stream in- drip irrigation An irrigation consumption according to what Rotors for 30 min.(3,10 min.in- P 9 g tervals)twice weekly,Mon.and ' method in which a small amount their water district says or else face hefty penalties for overuse. Thurs. e of water is directed to each indi- y p vidual plant. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 watersavers A conservation min.(3, 15 min.intervals)twice , drought A condition that hap- tool that is inserted mto the weekly,Mon.and Thurs. pens when precipitation is less bottom of any shrub Bead Water the landscape for 36 min- than normal and the water going adapter to ehmmate waste wa ' „ utes(3, 12 min.)every 7th day. out of the reservoirs greatly ex- ter.and Tunofl seeds the flow coming in.This is Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. our fifth consecutive year of wasting water Using more wa- The first three apply to lawns only drought. ter than it takes to get the job done. Hosing down sidewalks, irrigation schedule A monthly using hoses without shutoff schedule appearing in our news- valves to wash cars, watering Split your watering time into letters aimed to help you manage lawns daily are examples of thirds to allow a deeper saturation water in your yard. Splitting the wasting water. and eliminate runoff.For example: ' (oust,please) Better Care through Integrated Pest Management' � notes ►c ONCIP 1� R 1 �R r � C �R 434 r i Roses Who loves not roses, knows not beauty's smile; Romance hath spurned him— ' Poetry passed him by Roses, all roses, bloom for the soul's delight. Rockwell 435 CHOOSE YOUR IRRIGATION PARTS WISELY There are many kinds of sprinklers and more types are appearing on the market every day. Sprinkler parts ' allow you to water your yard. Without them we could not have the luxury of beautiful lawns and land- scapes. We can no longer water each plant by hand with a bucket of water. During the drought we learned to water by hand with excess bath water, but this method is hardly efficient all the time. To survive a drought you must carefully choose your irrigation equipment and including sprinkler parts. There are so many varieties on the market to choose from that you are guaranteed to find something that is right for your yard. Many sprinkler parts have been designed to make your job in the yard a little easier.We really encourage you to go out and look for yourself.You may have heard that pop-ups work great in a big yard,but then you may discover that single spray rotaries work even better.Purchase quality parts that you can trust.There are many parts and brands to choose from,especially during times of drought,and many of them may not work as well as they claim. Before you go shopping,know what kind of system you have so the parts you buy will work together with the system you already have.Ask a lot of questions.Be clear about the*pressure and*volume of water that comes into your yard so that you can select the correct size of pipe,the correct sized valve and the proper tsprinkler system to go with each of these. Choosing an irrigation system is not an easy task, but the more you know the better your choices will be.Questions you need to ask yourself are:Do I want drip irrigation? Do I want my system to be above ground or below? Choose an installation design that will work well with your yard and system. Spend some time deciding ' what kind of system will work well with your current landscape as well as any plants that you may want to add later on. ' We have attempted to define most of the basic irrigation parts that you will find in any hardware store, so that you can make some of these decisions for yourself. If you are planning to begin the adventure of putting in a sprinkler system, keep in mind that the sprinkler parts are going to be the backbone of your ' yard maintenance.These are the tools that are going to keep your plants healthy. *See Glossary ' The Happy Gardener o P.O. Box 27971 -Concord,CA 94527-0971 -(510)680-4544-St.Lic. #04394 436 ' STATIONARY IRRIGATION PARTS Gravity flow pop-ups, spring action pop-ups, impacts, single and multiple spray rotaries are the main sprinkler types found in lawns and landscapes. There is yet another type of irrigation system called drip ' irrigation. The canister impact is also referred to as a "rain- bird".These sprinklers sit in the ground and pop-up ' 1 1/2 to 2 inches, which can be a problem because they don't reach above the grass blades.When these ' are set in the lawn,the grass blades around the can- Gravity flow Pop-up ister needs to be ringed on a regular basis. Because these sprinklers are operated by a hammer that hits This pop-up is designed to pop-up 1 1/2 to 2 inches against the body,they fall out of adjustment rapidly above ground level and shoots water over an area and require constant readjustment.When an impact of 10 to 15 feet. It got its name because pressure sprinkler is out of adjustment it tends to develop an ' pushes the shaft up and gravity drops it back down. "umbrella effect"because the water goes from point This sprinkler type is one of the first, early designs A to point B but it doesn't water anything in be- and is now slowly being replaced by the spring ac- tween. These sprinklers are being replaced with tion pop-ups. The problem with gravity flow pop- single or multiple rotary sprinklers. ups is that if the pressure is not maintained then they tend to leak at the base. If the sprinkler is not kept ' level then the shaft will not recede completely back down; making it possible for it to become sheared. off by a lawn mower blade. Gravity flow pop-up sprinklers are available in plastic and brass. Multiple Spray Rotaries Use less gallons per minute than the single spray , rotaries.These sprinklers work best on a hill or slope where less water is required and reduced runoff is desired.They are also used in other parts of the land- scape but don't work as well as the single spray ro- taries because they put out less water. There are two types of impact sprinklers,one is de- signed for the lawn and comes in a canister that al- lows it to sit in the ground, and the other fits on a riser that is designed for landscape and can sit at any angle.These sprinklers come in plastic or brass. Impact sprinklers are designed to cover larger areas ranging from 20-45 ft. 437 Shrub Adapter Nozzles The shrub adapter screws into the 1/2" riser. The The nozzle screws into the end of a shrub adapter nozzle simply screws onto the shrub adapter. It is as well as a gravity and spring action pop-up.Their common to place a filter between the nozzle and function is to distribute water in the form of a spray shrub adapter. Shrub adapters are used to water pattern to a direct target area. Pictured below are smaller areas in the landscape. They are more effi- some examples of the most common spray patterns. cient for watering small areas than impacts or rota- ries, which are designed to cover larger areas. J 1 114 /3 11/2 13141 Full N071�B Splay P8HemS �� 4rM� 1 1 gas e e eSingle Spray Rotaries e s e Rotary sprinklers were designed to replace the im- pacts.Rotary sprinklers are designed to cover large areas ranging from 14-45 ft. They pop-up 4 to 8 PVC Pipe inches above ground level. These sprinklers are PVC is polyurethane plastic that is designed to carry geared action. The gears allow the mechanism to water underground. The most common sizes used go back and forth which eliminates the hammer rare 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, and 1 inch in diameter. The device that causes impact sprinklers to go out of pipe is also available in a variety of thicknesses adjustment. Single spray rotaries let out a single called "schedules". We do not recommend using spray and move slowly to allow the water droplets schedule 125 because the walls of the pipe are so to penetrate the soil better. These sprinklers have thin it wears down fast and tears easily.We strongly different types that are designed for lawns and land- recommend using schedule 40 pipe from the street scapes. In lawns they pop-up and in landscape they main to the irrigation valve because its thicker and are mounted on a riser to the desirable height.They handles the pressure better than thinner pipe. Be- can be adjusted from a small 1/3 spray pattern all yond the valves, schedule 200 schedule works fine the way up to a full circle spray pattern.Single spray because the pressure is lessened. rotaries come with adjustable nozzles that allow you to calculate the amount of water coming out of the nozzle. 1 438 ' Wr Jr- Spring Action Pop-up Made from hard bodied plastic with a high intense spring inside.The pressure allows the spring to pop- up and when the water pressure is off the spring snaps the shaft back down inside.This insures a good tight seal that reduces leakage and prevent accidents with the lawn mower. This pop-up is designed to pop-up 3 to 8 inches and covers an area ranging from 6-15 ft.The sprinkler is designed to rise above the grass blades to reduce water restriction. , All pop-up sprinklers are available in a variety of spray patterns ranging from 1/3 up to 1 full circle. 439 MOBILE IRRIGATION PARTS �eCC, ����y 1 btu. Automatic Timer For Yard Faucet Hose End Sprinkler This sprinkler attaches to the end of your hose and This device allows you to turn the water on without allows you to water large or small areas in the land- worrying about forgetting to turn it off. There are scape and lawn. You personally have to relocate it. many different faucet timers.Some are like egg tim- ers with a dial that you set each time. Others are battery operated and hold a specific program, such as those used in yards with drip irrigation.There is a drawback to battery operated timers because the battery can go dead without you being aware of it and you can lose your program. Soaker Hoses Used to water specific areas in the landscape, such as; vegetable gardens, hedges, planted beds. Also can be used for areas needing temporary irrigation 11 or where it just isn't feasible to bring irrigation out to an area.There are two types of soaker hoses most often used. One type is a flat hose that has small holes on one side and the water shoots up like a small sprinkler the water hits an area of 4 to 6 feet Hose End Nozzle in every direction. The length can be adjusted with 25 foot extensions, this makes it popular for shrub- This basic hand-held nozzle allows you to turn your beries around the house or small vegetable beds. water on and off at the hose end rather than the fau- There is a disadvantage; the force of the water is cet. This nozzle is good for spot watering around weakened as it reaches the far end of the hose. The the yard or washing the car. It is a good tool be- longer the hose is the less water comes out at the cause it allows you to water only where you want end because the water is not regulated by a nozzle. and not where you don't. The second type of soaker hose also became very popular during the drought.This hose was made out recycled tires. Water dribbles out onto the ground rather than spraying. This will soak an area of 16 inches. This hose is ideal for temporary planting beds, vegetable beds or flower beds anywhere in the landscape where it is difficult to get an adequate supply of irrigation.This hose has basically the same principle as drip irrigation but it is easier to install. 440 DRIP IRRIGATION PARTS Dripirrigation is desi ned to reduce the amount of water used in 1 n h 1 g the landscape by watering the plant directly. The water travels through an emitter which lowers the water volume and sends the water to the plant through a tube. The water comes out at a rates ranging from 1-20 gallons per hour. A drip system comprised of a variety of parts. Opo - k Emitters Low Pressure Pressure Regulator Their job is to determine how much water you will Prevents damage to the system from high water pres- use per hour, ranging from 1/2 gallon up to 20 gls. sure, which can blow emitters off of the system. per hr. Irrigation Filter This filters the water at the source to keep the sys- tem clean and allow you to clear out any debris. Overhead Sprayers Even though all water is filtered debris occasion- ally gets into the system. Mini-nozzles used to water ground covers or an- nual color. Laser Soaker Line This tubing has little holes spaced apart every six or Tubing twelve inches, that allow the water to come out. Recommended uses are for vegetable gardens, Carries water from the emitter to the plant. flower beds, or potted plants. 441 VALVES The function of the valve is to turn the water on and off.Valves are found at the beginning of the system. Without them your irrigation system is inoperable.The valves control the water that runs throught the pipe ' out of the nozzle. The 3 types of valves we will talk about are the gate valve, the manual valve and the automatic valve. Valves can be either above ground or inground. .4,., (Manual Valve Located after the gate valve.It allows you to manu- ally operate our irrigation systems. You need to be present to operate it. Manual valves are either brass Automatic Vclve or plastic. Located after the gate valve. Allows you turn your water on automatically through the use of an irriga- tion clock.You don't need to be present. It frees up your time. Preferred for water management. Gate Valve This valve is located in between the main water valve Valve Box and the irrigation valve. It allows you to shut the A box that is designed to surround your inground system off in case of an emergency. It also allows valves to keep out debris. you to shut off the irrigation water in the yard while leaving all the other water on. Gate valves come in either brass or plastic. 442 Irrigation Clocks When used correctly,your automatic irrigation clock is the key tool that makes Water Management work for you.An automatic clock takes away the guess work and allows you to do a lot more with your water than simply turn it off and on. It also frees you from the task of hand watering the yard. Look for an irrigation clock that provides all of these functions: 1. Sets the time of day This feature presets the time into the clocks memory. 2. Sets the day of the week This feature presets the day of the week into the clocks memory. 3. Sets running time for each individual station This feature allows you to program the running time through'each valve. For example; ' Valve A has 15 minutes running time, Valve B has 8 minutes running time, etc. 4. Has dual programmable watering schedules This feature allows you to set some stations to lawns and some stations to landscape.Also allows you to set a separate day program. 5. Sets program times This feature tells the computer to turn the program on to the preset times. For example; 1:00 am, 3:00 am,5:00 am. Clocks should have a multiple program schedule. 6. Has an automatic/manual switch This feature allows you to: A) Water the complete program at any given time without losing your previous schedule. B)Turn any given station off or on at any time without interfering with the preset schedule. Purchase your automatic clock at any hardware or gardening center. Don't concern yourself with seeking out an expensive, complicated clock at an irrigation specialty store. A clock that costs under$100 performs many of the same functions as some of the more expensive clocks.All irriga- tion clocks need to be kept in a cool dry place away from the elements. Many people keep their clocks in the garage or somewhere else around the house that is easily accessible.Take the time to inspect your clock and understand its functions. In summary, all your clock basically does is turn your irrigation valves on and off at selected times. - 5'1a, i 443 WATER CONSERVATION DEVICES 1 i i a PCD's Pressure Compensation Device.A plastic or rubber cone that is attached to the bottom of a nozzle. It has the same function as a WaterSaver. PCD's are inserted into pop-ups and shrub adapters. 1 WaterSavers A plastic disk that is inserted into the bottom of a shrub adapter.Its function is to stablilize water pres- sure, reduce fogging and reduce water runoff. WaterSavers come in green to accommodate 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 spray patterns, and black to accommodate 3/4 and full spray patterns. The Happy Gardener•P.O. Box 27971 •Concord,CA 94527-0971 •(5 10)680-4544•St. L1c. #04394 444 r r r r r Recipes for Residential Farmers Repairing Broken Irrigation i A shovel ..3� One PVC telescope coupling One PVC slip coupling A hacksaw Can PVC glue �\ Small piece of sandpaper After locating break, dig down with the shovel to the pipe.Then expose 16" of pipe with a 6" clearance all around for easy access. , With telescope coupling completely open, measure it next to the broken pipe. Take 2" off that measurement and then cut pipe. , Take sandpaper and smooth down the cut ends. Glue the big end of the telescope coupling to one end of the pipe.Add slip coupling to , small end of telescope coupling and glue it to the other PVC pipe. Let dry and replace soil. 445 Garden hose repair Plastic Cclamp Force ribbed sleeve into hose end. Rub soap on the fitting to act as a lubricant. Push the u mating hose onto other end. Cut out damaged section. i i Q Clinch-type clamp Secure clinch-type fitting with pliers. Repeat at other Screw plastic clamps to and of fitting. each side of the splice. Replacing a fitting p� Push-in fittings can �op�® also replace Metal clinch-type threaded fittings. i fittings can replace Slip on hose damaged threaded clamp, insert fitting fittings at hose ends. and tighten clamp- i 446 Keeping your house water safe Inside faucet '' v� ���111i��lll�llfl1111111f1i� � Backflow prevention device is used to prevent the flow of contaminated water back into the potable water supply. The device screws } directly to sill cods. Drinking water If water-supply pressure should.drop suddenly, contaminated water r could be sucked through the hose into Backflow the supply system.It prevention would be in the pipes device and ready to go into your glass the next time you turn on the water for a drink. < Hose Incoming water >:::. Contaminated water nsswisted Press i 447 otes 449 1 ChaP1e� ten � LIA odd 1 1 450 My garden is no penance, but my joy, My faith, my creed,—religion, if you will. What pictures are to artists, words to poets, And melody to singers—this and more— Eve Brodlique Summers 451 Conclusion: The Happy Gardener's Drought Survey In 1989 we did our first Water Management Survey for the years of 1987 and 1988.Each of our participating clients had a water consumption record for 1 year prior to following our Water Management Program. We used those records as a base to compare our findings to.For our first survey we used 1987 as the base year for a comparison of water saved from 1987 to 1988. At first we sent our client list to EBMUD and requested that the send us the information that we needed q Y for our survey. Since it is district policy not to release individual customer records to anyone other than the customer,EBMUD told us that the consumption records we wanted first had to be sent to our clients and then forwarded to us by them.Each year we wrote a letter to our clients explaining the procedure and our intent. So,it has become our custom,once a year,to send EBMUD our list of participating clients,and EBMUD, in turn sends our clients a printout of their consumption history which they in turn,promptly send to us.Our survey is based on those records. This survey is different than one prepared by a University because it was not done in a controlled environment. We did not have the luxury or opportunity to know what was going on with our water management project on a day to day basis.The participants were the homeowners,our clients.Most of them did not have a great deal of time and energy to participate in a survey.Some of the homeowners in our survey had been our clients from one to six years. We had no control over our clients water use.All we had was a Water Management Program that our clients received in a monthly newsletter,year after year,along with the strong recommendation that certain water conservation devices be installed. It was up to the homeowner to decide whether they were going to follow the irrigation schedule we've provided for them or if they were going to make one up for themselves. Factors that affected the results of our survey were: Some clients moved away during the survey. Some clients let their landscapes go and some clients installed even more landscape. Physical breaks in the irrigation sometimes occurred,causing a loss of excess water.Some clients were more concerned with saving water than others. These clients were the ones we worked closest with and they saved a larger percentage of water. This survey is applicable to customers in all water districts because it deals with real life and real people.Our program was set up as a guideline, a consistent series of choices, explanations, education and recommen- dations, leaving it up to the homeowner to ultimately decide how to use the water.Our program focused on outdoor,gardening-related water use.It was the homeowner's responsibility to monitor their indoor water use. 1988—Our First Survey In 1988,EBMUD requested that homeowners reduce their water use by 25%.Out of 23 homes, l saved less than 20%,4 saved 20-25%,3 saved 25-30%,10 saved 30-35%,4 saved 35-40%,and 1 saved over 40%.As you can see many of our clients saved over the 25%that was requested.Out of the 23 homes, 18 saved more than 25% and only 5 saved less. Our clients were located in Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Moraga and Walnut Creek.Collectively these 23 homes and one commercial site saved 4,302,467 gallons of water. The dollar amount saved by the clients during that year was $13,660. 452 We included one commercial account in two of our surveys.This site,called Saddleback at Blackhawk,is a Common Area,and is the equivalent of four to six homes in Blackhawk.In 1987 it used 2,276,021 gallons of water.In 1988 we put Saddleback on our Water Management Program and it used 1,441,986 gallons.The savings is a significant 834,035 gallons for the year, which is a 37% decrease from the previous year. Homeowners were asked to reduce their water use by 25%, but commercial sites were asked to reduce their water use by only 15%. This commercial site was able to reduce its consumption by 37%, and save over $3,000 on the water bill. This example clearly shows that water management should also be required for commercial sites. 1987 through 1992 The Whole Picture We have attempted to create a large picture of the impact of water management from the second year of the drought right up to the sixth.We surveyed 59 homes during the six year drought.6,out of the 59 homes,were in Alamo, 23 were in Blackhawk, 15 were in Danville, 3 were in Moraga, and 12 were in Walnut Creek. Out of the 59 homeowners,24 participated in the survey for two years(with the first year being the base year), 14 participated for three years,5 participated for four years,4 participated for five years,and 12 participated for six years. During our survey some clients moved away and some were added to the list later. The end calculation of water saved is not based on the entire six year period.The amount of water we've calculated was saved collectively among the 59 homes surveyed over the six years: In 1988, 24 clients saved 4,302,476 gallons. In 1989, 14 clients saved 2,280,798 gallons. In 1990, 5 clients saved 3,135,274 gallons. In 1991,4 clients saved 2,085,184 gallons. In 1992, 12 clients saved 7,392,136 gallons. The grand total of gallons saved by our clients for the whole six years is 19,195,859.During the entire drought period,25,594.47 units of water(one unit being approx.750 gallons) were used.The cost saved(at$1.37 a unit) was $35,064.42. Our survey has enabled us to look back at the previous years to determine whether water management has made any real difference. As you can see 59 homeowners made an incredible savings during the six years of drought. As you can see water management does make an impact. It shows that homeowners can have beautiful homes with the lawns and landscapes they desire. 453 eH Tha - Gardener Hap pJ 2-ie Newsletter Serving Residential Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol.9 No. 104 August, 1994 The Happy Gardener's Drought Survey Findings In 1987 we began our Water Man- We included one commercial ac- participated for four years, 4 par- agement Program. In 1989 we did count in two of our surveys. This ticipated for five years,and 12 par- our first Water Management Sur- site, called Saddleback at ticipated for six years. vey for the years of 1987 and 1988. Blackhawk,is a common area,and Each of our participating clients isthe equivalent offourto sixhomes During our survey some clients had a water consumption record in Blackhawk. In 1987 it used moved away and some were added for I year prior to following our 2,276,021 gallons ofwater.In 1988 to the list later. Water Management Program. We we put Saddleback on our Water used those records as a base to Management Program and it used Water saved collectively among the compare our findings to. For our 1,441,986 gallons.The savings is a 59homes surveyed over the 6 years: first survey we used 1987 as the significant 834,035 gallons for the baseyearfor a comparison ofwater year,which is a 37%decrease from 1988-24 clients saved 4,302,467 gls. saved from 1987 to 1988.We sent the previous year. Homeowners 1989- 14 clients saved 2,280,798 gls. our client list to EBMUD and re- were asked to reduce their water 1990-5 clients saved 3,135,274 gls. quested the client's records. Since use by 25%, but commercial sites 1991-4 clients saved 2,085,184 gls. it is district policy not to release were asked to reduce their water 1992- 12 clients saved 7,392,136 g1s. individual customer records to any- use by only 15%. This commercial one other than the customer, the site was able to reduce its con- The grand total ofgallons saved by consumption records had to be for- sumption by 37%, and save over our clients for the whole six years warded to us by our clients. $3,000 on the water bill. This ex- is 19,195,859. During the entire ample clearly shows that water drought period,25,594.47 units of Our First Survey management should also be re- water (one unit being approx.750 quired for commercial sites. gallons)were used.The cost saved In 1988, EBMUD requested that (at$1.37 a unit)was$35,064.42. homeowners reduce their water use 1987-1992 by 25%.Out of 23 homes surveyed, These 59 homeowners made an 1 saved less than 20%,4 saved 20- We have attempted to create a large incredible savings during the six 25%,3 saved 25-30%,10 saved 30- picture ofthe impact of water man- years of drought. Our program fo- 35%,4 saved 35-40%,and 1 saved agement from the second year of cused on outdoor water use and it over 40%. Out of the 23 homes, 18 the drought right up to the sixth. was the home owners responsibil- saved more than 25% and only 5 We surveyed 59 homes during the ity to monitor indoor water use. saved less. Our clients were lo- six year drought. Six out of the 59 Water management does make an cated in Alamo, Blackhawk, homes were in Alamo, 23 in impact.It shows that homeowners Danville, Moraga, and Walnut Blackhawk, 15 in Danville, 3 in can have beautiful homes with the Creek. Collectively,23 homes and Moraga, and 12 in Walnut Creek. lawns and landscapes they desire. 1 commercial site saved 4,302,467 Out of the 59 homeowners,24 par- Good work Residential gallons ofwater.The dollar amount ticipated in the surveyfor twoyears, Farmersl saved by the clients during that 14 participated for three years, 5 year was$13,660. facer,Please) Better Care Through Integrated Pest Management" 454 Irrigation ------------------------ schedule is designed to fulfill The s Las month Last t we were so bus from � y o your lawn and landscape's irriga- calls regarding high wasp activity tion needs. Have you ever won- Run Pop-ups for 24 min. (3, 8 and mouse activity that we got dered why the watering times in min. intervals) 3 times weekly, behind in our weed control ser- the schedule are ALWAYS set for Sun.,Tues.and Fri. vices!This month we will continue 3 intervals? Think of it this way— Run Impacts and Single Stream to spray weeds in the sidewalks, splitting your watering times into Rotors for 36 min.(3,12 min.in- driveways,landscapes and lawns. 3 well spaced intervals simulates tervals) 3 times weekly, Sun., a long slow rain,which in the end, Tues.and Fri. Lawns will be fertilized with a allows the ground to get saturated Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 slow-release fertilizer and will and helps to eliminate some of min.(3,15 min.intervals)3 times need to be watered in. that runoff. Watering for 10-15 weekly,Sun.,Tues.and Fri. min.every other day,is like simu- lating a downpour. There's not Water the landscape for 30 min- lawn Talk enough saturation time and the Utes(3,10 min.intervals)twice weekly. - plants appear to be wet on the Sharpen your lawn mower blade. surface but in most cases are bone Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. Cut the grasses high. Set your dry,down deep. lawn mower wheels to 5-5 or mea- The first three apply to lawns only sure 3"from the driveway floor to Why is irrigating during the wee the bottom of the lawn mower body morning hours more beneficial and adjust it the proper height. than watering during the heat of When daytlmetemperaturesexceed the day? For one thing, sunlight ev ,water your yard for 1 cycle that WARNING: A dull lawn mower evening to replace the water it lost evaporates faster than moonlight. during transpiration. blade can be hazardous to your Sunlight causes water droplets to lawns appearance. turn into tiny magnifying glasses that may cause leaf burn. Water- ing in the dark helps to prevent August Services Tips to Remember pests and disease because fungi are more active in sunlight than in Our Yard Spray for Ants includes moonlight. inspection for nests, power spray- Removetheleavesaroundthefruit g on your grapevines so they can ing of shrub and tree bases, side- receive full sun. This will help to Water the 1st interval at 1:00 A.M., "Walks,foundation and yard perim- control powder mildew and give eter.While other pest control com- the 2nd interval at 3:00 A.M. and you a sweeter grape. the 3rd interval at 5:00 A.M.Water- panies may be up to their 4th or 8th ing this way helps keep runoff to a spray application so far this year, August is a good time to give your minimum. If you were to water we, The Happy Gardener, are on potted plants a deep feeding and straight for 30 minutes,half of the our 2nd one. We allow the good debud your annual flowers. , water would runoffdown the drive- insects and birds to come in and do way and into a storm drain after some of the management for us. the first 15 min. Giving the soil Lisa will call to remind you to keep Yours truly, time to drink the water allows it your children and dogs indoors. time to soak into the deeper root Put your empty spray bottle out- systems. During the summer side your back door so we can refill months this is especially impor- it.Upon request,we can also spray Bird&Lisa Morningstar tant because more saturation your windows and house for spider THE HAPPY GARDENER means less watering. control. ®199 The Happy Gardener.All Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 27971 • Concord,CA 94527-0971 • (510)680-4544 St. Lic.#04394 t 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 � � � Ghpp{e� Ele�e� � b � � 1 \' 1 '` t 458 i . • 1 1 Row upon row The hedges are robing in green. Behold, How plainly the lilacs are seen To quiver and thrill. —Griffith 459 PARTICIPATING CLIENTS AND THE NO. OF YEARS SURVEYED ALAMO BLACKHAWK Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers Mr. and Mrs.Aspland Mr. and Mrs. Burke 2426 Ostrosky Dr. 20 Mesa Oak Ln. 32 Live Oak PI. Alamo, CA 94507 Blackhawk, CA 94506 Blackhawk, CA 94506 Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. 968 sq.ft. 1590 sq.ft. 1019 sq.ft. Landscape is under Landscape is over Landscape is under 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq. ft. 10,000 sq.ft. 2 years pool 2 years 5 years Mr. and Mrs. Cople Mr. and Mrs.Childs 224 St. Paul Dr. Mr. and Mrs. Badger 4016 Sugar Maple Dr. Alamo, CA 94507 2393 Saddleback Dr. Blackhawk, CA 94506 Lawn is Approx. Blackhawk,CA 94506 Lawn is Approx. 1188 sq.ft. Lawn is Approx. 1360 sq.ft. Landscape is over 4110 sq.ft. Landscape is 10,000 ft. Landscape is over under 10,000 pool 10,000 sq.ft. pool 6 years 3 years 4 years 1 Mr. and Mrs. Enea Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Mr. and Mrs.Christian 2493 Roundhill Dr. 3419 Silver Maple Dr. 4099 Sugar Maple Dr. Alamo, CA 94507 Blackhawk, CA 94506 Blackhawk, CA 94506 Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. 276 sq.ft. 2080 sq.ft. 672 sq.ft. Landscape is under Landscape is under Landscape is 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. under 10,000 sq.ft. pool 3 years 2 years 5 years Mr. and Mrs. Bettencourt Mr. and Mrs.Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. Kammenzind 5201 Blackhawk Dr. 3375 Quail Walk Ln. 2427 Southview Dr. Blackhawk, CA 94506 Blackhawk, CA 94506 Alamo, CA 94507 Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. ' Lawn is Approx. 2370 sq.ft. 2514 sq.ft. 320 sq.ft. Landscape is over Landscape is Landscape is over 10,000 sq.ft. under 10,000 sq. ft. 10,000 sq.ft. pool 2 years pool 2 years 6 years Mr. and Mrs. Karling Mr. and Mrs. Booth 4021 Sugar Maple Dr. Mr. and Mrs. Keck 5321 Blackhawk Dr. Blackhawk, CA 94506 236 St. Paul Dr. Blackhawk, CA 94506 Lawn is Approx. Alamo, CA 94507 Lawn is Approx. 800 sq.ft. Lawn is Approx. 3375 sq.ft. Landscape is 2468 sq.ft. Landscape is over under 10,000 sq.ft. Landscape is over 10,000 sq.ft. pool 10,000 sq.ft. pool 3 years pool 4 years 3 years 460 Mr. and Mrs. Keaton Mr. and Mrs. McNichol Mr. and Mrs.Schlueter 2389 Saddleback Dr. 3385 Quail Walk Ln. 580 Buttonwood Dr. Blackhawk, CA 94506 Blackhawk, CA 94506 Blackhawk, CA 94506 Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. 3668 sq.ft. 4399 sq.ft. 792 sq.ft. Landscape is over Landscape is under Landscape is under 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. pool pool 2 years ' 4 years 3 years Mr. and Mrs. Slavin Mr.and Mrs. Knauff Mr. and Mrs.Quillinan 3019 Deer Meadow Dr. 136 Red Pine Ct. 91 Wild Oak Ct. Blackhawk, CA 94506 Blackhawk, CA 94526 Blackhawk, CA 94506 Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. 1596 sq.ft. 332 sq.ft. 1696 sq.ft. Landscape is over Landscape is Landscape is 10,000 sq. ft. over 10,000 sq.ft. over 10,000 sq.ft. 3 years 5 years 2 years Mr. and Mrs. Stephens Joseph Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Russo 2515 Holly Oak Dr. 584 Buttonwood Dr. 580 Buttonwood Dr. Blackhawk, CA 94506 Blackhawk, CA 94506 Blackhawk, CA 94506 Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. 1280 sq.ft. 800 sq.ft. 1610 sq.ft. Landscape is under Landscape is Landscape is under 10,000 sq.ft. under 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. pool 6 years 2 years 2 years Mr. and Mrs. Love Saddleback at Blackhawk Mr. and Mrs.Terry 2200 Canyon Oak Ln. 4320 Blackhawk Rd. 3280 Blackhawk Meadow Dr. Blackhawk, CA 94506 Blackhawk, CA 94506 Blackhawk, CA 94506 Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. 3700 sq.ft. 2480 sq.ft. 1818 sq.ft. Landscape is over Landscape is over Landscape is over 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. , pool 2 years pool 3 years 2 years Mr. and Mrs. Sanders Mr. and Mrs. McCormick 3266 Blackhawk Meadow Dr. Mr. and Mrs.Walker 2945 Deer Meadow Dr. Blackhawk, CA 94506 105 Pepperwood Ct. Blackhawk, CA 94506 Lawn is Approx. Blackhawk, CA 94506 Lawn is Approx. 2520 sq.ft. Lawn is Approx. 2390 sq.ft. Landscape is 1188 sq.ft. Landscape is over over 10,000 sq.ft. Landscape is over 10,000 sq.ft. pool 10,000 sq.ft. pool 2 years pool 6 years 3 years 461 DANVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley Mr. and Mrs. Beaton Mr.and Mrs. Mathews 571 Blackhawk Club Dr. 375 Glendora Circle 551 Morninghome Rd. Blackhawk, CA 94506 Danville, CA 94526 Danville, CA 94526 Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. 3950 sq.ft. 536 sq.ft. 996 sq.ft. Landscape is over Landscape is under Landscape is under 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. ' pool 6 years 6 years 6 years Mr. and Mrs. Clough Mr.and Mrs. McClymonds Mr. and Mrs. Whitener 520 Nugget Ct. 520 Nugget Ct. 616 Birchwood Ct. Danville, CA 94526 Danville,CA 94526 Blackhawk, CA 94506 Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. 852 sq.ft. 800 sq.ft. 1 728 sq.ft. Landscape is under Landscape is over Landscape is under 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. pool pool 2 years 2 years 3 years Mr. and Mrs. Graves Mr.and Mrs. Mykytyn 889 Dolphin Dr. 529 Farragut PI 1 Danville, CA 94526 Danville, CA 94526 Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. 528 sq.ft. 1164 sq.ft. Landscape is under Landscape is over 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. pool pool 2 years 5 years ' Mr. and Mrs. Harrell Mr.and Mrs. Potts 9 Cerro Ct. 25 Grandview Ct. Danville, CA 94526 Danville, CA 94526 Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. 1164 sq.ft. 1824 sq.ft. ' Landscape is over Landscape is under 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. 3 years 2 years Mr. and Mrs. Lyftogt Mr. and Mrs. Robinson 24 Meese Circle 617 Logan Ln. Danville, CA 94526 Danville, CA 94526 Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. 480 sq.ft. 1124 sq.ft. Landscape is under Landscape is over 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. 3 years pool 2 years 1 462 WALNUT CREEK Mr. and Mrs. Sada Mr. and Mrs. Allums Mr. and Mrs. Durden 1120 Mustang Dr. 73 Del Hambre Circle 12 Swan Ct. Danville, CA 94526 Walnut Creek,CA 94595 Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. 912 sq.ft. 994 sq.ft. 452 sq.ft. , Landscape is under Landscape is under Landscape is under 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. 3 years 4 years 6 years Mr. and Mrs. Spector Mr. and Mrs. Balha Mr. and Mrs. Ely 51 San Gregorio Ct. 20 Swan Ct. 54 Carlos Ct. Danville, CA 94526 Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. 1180 sq.ft. 406 sq.ft. 912 sq.ft. Landscape is over Landscape is over Landscape is under 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. pool 2 years 2 years 6 years Mr. and Mrs. Barankin Mr. and Mrs. Finucane 20 Swan Ct. 14 Swan Ct. Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Lawn is Approx. Lawn is Approx. , MORAGA 256 sq.ft. 669 sq.ft. Landscape is over Landscape is under Mr. and Mrs. Barnard 10,000 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. 1875 School St. pool 6 years Moraga, CA 94556 4 years Lawn is Approx. Mrs. Forde 4084 sq.ft. Mr. and Mrs. Burger 72 Del Hambre Circle Landscape is under 2860 Creston Rd. Walnut Creek, CA 94595 10,000 sq.ft. Walnut Creek, CA 94595 No lawns 3 years Lawn is Approx. Landscape is over 1370 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. Mr. and Mrs. Drennan Landscape is under pool 37 Sarah Ln. 10,000 sq.ft. 2 years Moraga, CA 94556 pool , Lawn is Approx. 6 years Mr. and Mrs. Phillips 944 sq.ft. 60 Oak Knoll Loop landscape is under Mr. and Mrs. Brincat Walnut Creek, CA 94595 10,000 sq.ft. 84 Del Hambre Circle Lawn is Approx. 3 years Walnut Creek, CA 94595 1260 sq.ft. Lawn is Approx. Landscape is over Mr. and Mrs. Taylor 456 sq.ft. 10,000 sq.ft. 31 Sarah Ln. Landscape is under 6 years Moragag, CA 94556 10,000 sq.ft. Lawn is Approx. pool 688 sq.ft. 2 years Landscape is under 10,000 sq.ft. pool 3 years 463 Mr. and Mrs. Rogers 16 Swan Ct. Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Lawn is Approx. 256 sq.ft. Landscape is over 10,000 sq.ft. 6 years ' Ms. Suter 66 Del Hambre Circle Walnut Creek, CA 94595 1 Lawn is Approx. 320 sq.ft. Landscape is over 10,000 sq.ft. 2 years 464 Form letter Explanation In August of 1988 we, The Happy Gardener decided to bring our water saving techniques to the attention of EBMUD. So we wrote a "form letter" and sent it to our clients along with their August newsletter. We urged our clients to read it, sign it, and add comments to it before sending it off to , EBMUD by August 10. The purpose of the form letter was for EBMUD to acknowledge that one small group of"residential farmers" were making a big difference out there, at that hopefully, it would generate more understanding to those who made the decisions regarding water rationing. 465 Form Letter Mr. Sandy Skaggs ' EBMUD P.O. Box 24055 Oakland. CA 94623 8/1/88 Dear Sandy Skaggs, ' We are one family writing to you on the behalf of the many other families in the EBMUD district who refer to ourselves as Residential Farmers.We feel that we manage our water better than most others and since EBMUD holds the controls on the water coming into our homes we'd like to share our ideas with you. We have been working very closely with an Integrated Pest Management Co. known as THE HAPPY GARDENER. We've followed their instructions and in the end, our plants still look healthy and beautiful.Without water management, our yards would be a lot worse off. As you know.you've asked us to cut our water usage by 30-35%. We are happy to report that some of us been able to cut 45-60%. Our real savings is in the yard where water waste is at its highest. In most cases we are doing some or all of the water saving techniques described below, whichever we find to work better in our own individual yards. Our grasses are cut higher and fertilized regularly to promote good root stock. Lawns are wa- tered twice a week. three times only if necessary.The landscape is watered. in most cases, once every 7-10 days. Irrigation occurs only at night to stop evaporation.We are splitting our water- ing time into 3 parts so it saturates the soil instead of allowing it to run off into the street. Our lawn and surface drains are covered to keep the water in the yard and we've made basins around some trees and shrubberies to help"catch" the water.We've also aerated our lawns to help the water go down deep. Most of us have added restrictors to all of our lawn sprinkler pop- ups and shrub head risers in the landscape.We have learned to use our irrigation clock manu- ally so we aren't totally dependent upon a set schedule.We water dry spots on the lawn with a hose and sprinkler instead of turning the entire system. Most important,we're teaching our- selves and our neighbors to live in a drought environment and are always asking the question, "Can we use less water?" Inside the home we are taking shorter showers and limiting our usage during tooth brushing, dishwashing and clothes washing. Outside, there is a shut off nozzle at the end of our hose for car washing. You can see that we've done a lot of things. Investigate.What we say is true.The bottom line is yes.we are concerned citizens and hopefully our water conservation efforts will get us through the Drought of"88 so there will be enough water for everybody next year.Thank you for taking ' the time to read this letter. Yours truly 466 September 29, 1988 Mr. Bird Morningstar The Happy Gardener , P.O. Box 27971 Concord, Ca. 94527-0971 Dear Mr. Morningstar: Thank you for your letter and the efforts you and your customers 1 are making towards water conservation. The District welcomes customer feed-back and it makes every attempt to answer letters. Unfortunately, handling more than 150, 000 pieces of drought related mail in the past four months has impaired the District' s ability to' respond, especially to form letters where the customer did not ask for a response. However, your customers deserve our thanks for their support. Please extend the District's appreciation to your clients for us. The District monitors a large number of accounts for various reasons. There are many areas of analysis that might prove beneficial to conservation. Resource limitations restrict the number of special projects staff can handle. Dick Bennett, , Water Conservation Administrator, will review your product and service and make an appropriate recommendation. He will contact you within a few days to make the necessary arrangements. The , District must be careful about endorsing specific products, but it can encourage the use of types of water conservation devices that work. Again, thank you and thank your customers for supporting the District's water conservation efforts. Sincerely, ' J OE B. GILBERTMhd.BC3GC 8 , ' 467 February 2, 1989 Dear Customer: This information is forwarded to you at the request of your gardener, Mr. Bird Morningstar. ' Sincerely, Richard E. Bennett Water Conservation Administrator REB:jea 468 ' =asT =aY W1-,V1C,^qL ic;T -�rsTI-7,c- February 3, 1989 Mr. Bird Morningstar P.O. Box 27971 Concord, CA 94527-0971 Dear Mr. Morningstar: Thank you for sending me the names and addresses of many of your customers. Consumption histories were sent to these customers on February 3 , 1989. We could not, however, use records for four customers: The results of your management effort are summarized below: Participants reduced 1988 summer water use by 33.4% over , 1987. The average daily savings per residence was 716 gallons per day and the total monthly savings per residence was 21,766 gallons. Participating customers saved an average of $86.16 per month , per household on their water bills in 1988. As you can see, proper attention to the landscape can have a dramatic affect on water use without necessarily harming the plant material. Keep up the good work. , sincerely, Richard E. Bennett Water Conservation Administrator REB:jea cc: Charles Evans ... nELEN BURKE :ACK N.ILL 4ALTER R.;'0d&,4,i ,!FVAiETHH.1 vI&I0IVSRRE.4- ' 469 EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT Al AMO BUSINESS OFFICE June 4 , 1990 iDear EBMUD Customer: Mr. Bird Morningstar, your gardener, asked that your water conservation history be forwarded to you and shared with him nor use in a study. Since it is District policy not to release individual customer consumption records to anyone other than the customer. , your consumption records are therefore being forwarded to you. ' Sincerely, 1&44t� t65�" i fa0' a Richard E. Bennett Water Conservation Administrator REB:j ea enclosure 3189 DANVILLE BOULEVARD.P.O.BOX 937.ALAMO.CA 94507.1415)820.6600 BOARD OF DIRECTORS SANFORD M.SKAGGS.KENNETH H.SIMMONS-HELEN BURKE JOHN M.GIOIA. WALTER R.MCLEAN.NANCYJ NADEL. MARY C.WARREN 470 f . \ RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT 6/6/91 Dear Dick Bennett, As you know, with your help we surveyed our customers the first time ' from 1987-1988 and the second time from 1988-1989 to see if they were staying within our Water Management Program and EBMUD's water saving guidelines. Well, we would like to survey those homes again, this time from 1989-1990-1991. (Please see attached sample). Let's follow the same procedure as before. We've provided a list of the customers so you can send them their consumption printout.When they receive their printouts from you, they, in turn, will send their printout to us. It would be very, very helpful if you'd also write us a letter stating the , results of the consumption histories similar to the one you wrote us in 1989. (Please see attached.) Most of the homeowners on the list had either WaterSaver disks installed into their risers in the landscape or PCD's installed into their pop-ups or both and we believe they have been closely following our monthly Irrigation Schedule for several years. THE HAPPY GARDENER's Water Management Program has been a priority for 8 years. We were thinking about water conservation in the yard before the drought and we'll continue to practice it, write about it and teach it to our customers even when our reservoirs are overflowing with water. In closing,we,THG have enjoyed working with you and corresponding to ' you during the last few years. r 1 Yours truly, Bird Morningstar , THE HAPPY GARDENER r P.O. Box 27971 • Concord. CA 94527-0971 • (415) 680-4544 • St. Lie. #04394 471 1 4i!53 EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT WATER CONSERVATION OFFICE 1 r June 12, 1991 r Dear EBMUD Customer: Mr. Bird Morningstar, your gardener, asked that your water conservation history be forwarded to you and shared with him for use in a study. Since it is District policy not to release individual customer consumption records to anyone other than the customer, your consumption records are therefore being forwarded to you. ' Sincerely, Richard E. Bennett Water Conservation Administrator REB:ELA:cds 1 r i r r 3189 DANVILLE BOULEVARD. P.O.BOX 937 .ALAMO. CA 94507. (415)8202436 BOARD OF DIRECTORS NANCY J.NADEL. KENNETH H.SIMMONS.ANDREW COHEN JOHN A.COLEMAN.STUART FLASHMAN.JOHN M,GIOIA . KATHERINE McKENNEY r 472 r � , —`' RE51DE \ TIAL INTFC; R :1"[ r 7 PEST tii .=, NAGE \1E N T/ ' 1 Jan. 30, 1992 Dear Residential Farmers, ' As you know,Water Management has always been a priority for The Happy Gardener.You have been chosen to participate in our Water Management Study. Many of you have been participating in our study since 1988. Most of you have been closely following our monthly Irrigation Schedule and have either our WaterSavers or PCD's(or both) installed into your sprinklers. , Itis EBMUD's policy not to release directly to us,The Happy Gardener,yourconsumption records. We submitted your name and address to EBMUD for the purpose of our study,and in turn they will send YOU,the records. Please forward them to us as Quickly as possible.This year we're getting an early start and the information you provide us with is extremely valuable for our 1993 Water Conservation Program and Study. Thank you for your cooperation. ' Yours truly, svj Bird Morningstar 1 THE HAPPY GARDENER ' P.O. Box 27971 Concord. Ca 9.1527-0071 (5 10) 680.4544 St. Lic. ;;04394 473 RESIDENTIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT May 29, 1992 Dear Residential Farmers, i' You might recognize this letter! Most likely we've asked you to participate in our Water Management Survey before. +' Water Management has always been a priority for us. Most of you have WaterSaver disks installed into your risers and/or PCD's installed into your pop-ups and over the years most of you have been setting your irrigation clocks according to the irrigation schedules we provide in our newsletters. ,r We have chosen you to participate in our 4th Water Management Survey. It is EBMUD's policy not to release directly to us,The Happy Gardener,your consumption +' records from 1990-91. However, EBMUD will send YOU the records and we're 1 asking you to forward them to us. I' If you're new to us or haven't participated in this survey before,please understand that the information we're asking you to send us will help us devise more ways for you to conserve your outdoor water use. We thank you for your cooperaton. Yours truly, Bird Morningstar THE HAPPY GARDENER A� P.O. Box 27971 • Concord, CA 94527-0971 • (415) 680-4544 • St. Lic. #04394 474 Sp EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT , June 9, 1992 Dear EBMUD Customer, Mr. Bird Morningstar, your gardener, asked that your water ' consumption history be forwarded to you and shared with him for use in a study. Since it is District policy not to release individual customer ' consumption records to anyone other than the customer, your consumption records are therefore being forwarded to you. Sincerely, , Richard E. Bennett ' Water Conservation Administrator REB;nt ' enclosure 375 ELEVENTH STREET.OAKLAND.CA 94W7-4240.(570)835.3000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS NANCY J.NADEL.KATHERINE McKENNEY.ANDREW COHEN ' JOHN A.COLEMAN.STUART FL4SHMAN.JOHN M.CIIOIA.KENNETH H.SIMMONS 4'11 ' ,(1 f h �. Cessary 1 _ /R it ,r �r it 1 � � 1 I 478 "Under the snow of each December Lie buds of next year's May, remember, Under the snow lie next year's flow'rs, And always ahead lie happy hours." —Douglas Malloch ' 0 ■ 479 Glossary of Terms 1 AERATE: To use a tool or.machine that pulls plugs DROUGHT: A condition that occurs when precipita- ' out of the lawn these plugs create channels in the soil tion is less than normal and the water going out of the that fill up with water, which allows deeper satura- reservoirs exceeds the flow coming in. tion in the root zone. ' DROUGHT ENVIRONMENT: A term used to describe BASE: The amount of water used before conserva- the environment that plants must adapt to in order to tion compared to the amount used after conservation survive in high temperatures. ' methods have been implemented. Also known as control.. DRY SEASON:The time of year in which precipitation ' is not known to happen. BIOLOGICAL CONTROL: A pest control approach that uses good bugs to fight bad bugs. DRY SPOTS: Dried out areas in the lawn and land- ' scape that do not receive adequate water. CCWD: Contra Costa Water District. EBMUD: East Bay Municipal Utility District. ' CLOGGED SPRINKLER: When an obstruction,usually debris or insect,interferes with the sprinkler's nor- ]FERTILIZATION: The term used to describe applying mal performance. plant food to your entire growing area. CONSERVATION: See Water Management. GRAVITY ACTION: Water pressure forces the sprin- kler to pop up and when the water is turned off, CONTROL: See Base. gravity brings it back down. COOL CLIMATE GRASSES: Grasses that prefer the HEAT WAVE: When daytime temperatures exceed ' cooler temperatures of spring and fall. They will their normal average. tolerate heat. IMPACT SPRINKLERS: A sprinkler designed to cover DATA: Information collected for research. large areas. These types are operated by a hammer hitting a stream of water. Can either be pop-up or ' DEEP ROOT SYSTEM: A plant's root system that standard sprinklers. searches deeply into the soil for water. INDIAN SUMMER: When summer-like temperatures ' DE-THATCHING: Using a machine to remove,from continue into the fall. the surface of the soil, the dead and unwanted grasses that naturally build up over time. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT: The use of more than one approach to pest and disease control in a DISEASE: A fungus,bacteria,or virus that can cause sound ecological way. damage to a plant. IRRIGATION BREAK: A puncture or break within the Dowty-POUR: When water hits the soil faster than it Irrigation system. Locations Include, but are not ' can be saturated. limited to; pipes, valves, fittings, and sprinklers. DRIP IRRIGATION: See underground sprinkler Sys- IRRIGATION CLOCK: An automatic clock used to turn tem. your water system on and off by programmable commands. Can also be run manually. 480 ' IRRIGATION SYSTEM: The sum total of sprinklers and PANIC BUTTON: Reacting to a situation or problem valves, working hand-in-hand with your irrigation without thinking about it clearly first. , clock to irrigate the lawn and landscape. Can either be manual or automatic. PCD(PRESSURE COMPENSATING DEVICE): aconserva- tion tool put together by Toro and Automatic Rain. IRRIGATION VALVE: The valve at which the water is See Water Savers. turned on or off, either automatically or manually. , PEST: Any unwanted plant, insect,or disease. LANDSCAPE: The trees, shrubberies, ground-cover, and flowers planted around a residence or business PHEROMONES: Chemicals produced by insects to ' in an orderly design. communicate with members of their own species. LAWN: A low growing plant,designed to highlight POP-UP SPRINKLERS: Ground level sprinklers that , the landscape and sustain moderate foot traffic.Also are propelled by water and pop-up above the lawn to known as turf. spray using either spring action or gravity. LAWN MANAGEMENT: The use of a variety of tech- RAINY SEASON: The time of year in which precipita- niques to maintain the health of a lawn. tion is known to happen. PATTERNS: The direction in which REDUCTION: Using less than the maximum r m- ' LAWN MOWER PATTE g eco the lawn is mowed. I.E.;one week north to south,the mendation. next week east to west. RINGING IRRIGATION: This term describes taking a LEAF BURN: When the center of the leaf is burnt, weed-eater and cutting a ring shape around the usually turning a brownish color with a crepe paper sprinkler heads in the lawn. like texture. ROTARY SPRINKLERS: Capable of irrigating a large MAINTENANCE GARDENER: A person for hire who area. Water is propelled by gears. Caneitherbe pop- does gardening tasks around residences or busi- up or standard sprinklers. nesses on a regular schedule. RUN-oFF: Excess water that is not absorbed by the MECHANICAL CONTROL: Removing pests by; prun- soil and thereby runs down the gutter. ing, washing, vacuuming or gathering. RUTS: The unsightly patterns in a lawn caused by MOONLIGHT: Illuminated by the moon.Not as bright mowing your lawn in the same pattern all the time. as sunlight. SET CLOCK: Setting your irrigation clock accord- ORGANIC MATTER: Decomposed plant and animal ing to the schedule:that we provide in our monthly matter that contains micro-organisms. Also known newsletter. as compost. SHRUB HEAD ADAPTER: The sprinkler part that the OUT OF ADJUSTMENT: A sprinkler that is not hitting sprinkler is attached to. its target area SPRING ACTION: A.spring found inside of a pop-up OVERHEAD SPRINKLER SYSTEM: Any kind of sprin- that rises with water pressure and recedes when the kler system that sprays water over the top of plants. water is turned off,. 481 SPRINKLER: A tool that water runs through to water landscape and lawn. WATER SAVER: A conservation tool that minimizes the amount of water going through each nozzle. SPRINKLER NOZZLE: The kind of nozzle that screws into either a lawn pop-up or landscape adapter. WATER WASTE: Use of more water than is necessary to get the job done. ' SPRINKLER TYPES: Pop-ups, Impacts, Single and multiple rotaries. WEED MANAGEMENT: The use of a variety Of tech- niques to control and eliminate unwanted plants. SUNLIGHT: Illuminated by the sun. TARGET AREA: Any specified area where a specific ' application or procedure is being performed. The newsletters on the following 5 pages all have TEMPERATURE CHANGE: A drop or rise in the tem- lead stories called "Bird's Words".Throughout perature. the years we created these glossaries to help TRANSPIRATION: Water loss through evaporation. educate our clients by exposing them to the terms that are used in our business. TURF: Another term for lawn. UNDERGROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEM: A sprinkler sys- tem, such as drip, that carries water directly to the ' root systems of plants. UNIT OF WATER: Approximately 750 Gallons. WARM CLIMATE GRASSES: Grasses that prefer the warmer temperatures of summer. WATERING HABITS: The manner in which you irrigate your lawn and landscape.Can either be good or bad. ' WATER MANAGEMENT: A program that conserves water while maintaining healthy plants. WATER METER: A machine used by water compa- nies to measure each individual clients water use. WATER PRESSURE: Pressure that builds up in your water system and forces water through a nozzle. WATER RATIONING: When households must confine their water consumption according to what their water district says or else pay hefty penalties. WATER RESTRICTION: See Water Rationing. 482 ..:. She HaGardener .... ........i pPY R`E 31:.. . DENTi;AL 1NTEG;RATED PEST M.;ANAGEii�E.'NT She Nswsfetter Serving 2,si4ndal Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol. 5 No. 55 July. 1990 Bird's Words July Services This handy reference guide will investigate,check and correct ob- We are continuing to spray the ' help you gain a better understand- vious problems. weeds in your landscapes and ing of the terms we most often use lawns. Don't worry,well be there. ' in our newsletters and conversa- *:�Pesticide A term that covers tions with you. chemical products which are used Next well apply snail bait contain- as insecticides, herbicides and ;ing a small amount of insecticide ' ❖Barbeque An open air feast fungicides. for the control of snails,slugs,ear- that can be enjoyed in the garden wigs, crickets and pillbugs. Snail with your family and friends. Pheromones Chemicals .Bait is applied 3 times a year,once ;in the winter,the spring and then produced by other insects to com- •:Spray BT A biological insec- municate with other members of the summer. ticide spray used to control the lar- the same species.The pheromone There will be a lawn feeding in July vae of tobacco budworm that at- traps we use contain a safe, syn- and as always, it needs to be wa- tacks tomatoes and petunias. thetic attractant. Male insects tered in detecting the odor of the phero- ❖Fungicide Apesticide which mone are lured to the location Our Integrated Trap Program is in is used to control fungi and disease expecting to find a female and are tull force this month.Well be plac- in the garden. Largely used as a caught in the trap. ing Fruitfly and Housefly Traps in preventive. the yard plus Mosquito Repellent 44, Prevention Using a pesti- (',andles in the patio areas.Without ee Herbicide A pesticide used cide to stop, control or ward off . using poisons,these traps work 24 to control unwanted plants pests before they become a rob- p P hours a day to help kill a large (weeds). Pre-emergent is used to lem and cause damage to plants. variety of insects that are a prob- kill the weed seed germination. lem to our community. So look for Post-emergent is used to kill the * Ring Irrigation Taking a the traps in your trees andshrub- weed. 2,4-D kills weeds in the weed eater or small pruning tool beries and you 11 be amazed at how lawn. and cutting the grass around the many insects they catch in such a lawn sprinkler heads to give them short period of time. ❖Insecticide Apesticide used a ring shape,usually a 34'radius, to control insects.Comes either in therefore allowing the water to hit Ifyou're still having a problem with a granular form, a liquid or a wet- its target areas. The heads on the ants don't hesitate to call us so we table powder that is mixed with edge of the lawn should have a half can come out to spot spray.There is water to form a suspension which ring and the heads in the lawn no charge for this service. is used for spraying. should have a full ring. (over.please) �• Mow, Blow and Go A *Set Clock Setting the irriga- careless habit that maintenance tion clock according to the sched- gardeners can get into by failing to ule in the monthly newsletter. "Better Can Through In"ted Pest Management" ` � * 483 1 li er de a ne r ......................... ppJ 1 ' The Newsletter Serving Wssidentid Farmers in Contra Costa County Vol.6 No.66 June, 1991 Bird's Words Irrigation ' The glossary below reflects the watering time into 3 intervals is an Our schedules have been in use for terms that seem to be on important part of the schedule. many years and are compatible everyone's minds these days and with clay soils. However, in some ' we frequently use them in our outdoor water management cases you may need to add a little newsletters and conversations. Stetching the amount of water more or get by with a little less.A needed to sustain the health of pop-up is not the same as a single aerate To use a machine that's your plants. Allowing longer or multi stream rotor,so be sure to designed to pull plugs out of the dryout periods between irriga- match up your sprinklers up with lawn.Aerating creates channels tions and installingwater saving the proper instructions. Call us if 1 in the soil that fill up with water, devices into pop-ups and risers you have any doubts. allowing a deeper saturation in are examples of water mgmt. the root zone.It also reduces soil compaction, which is very ryGom- precipitation ati n M ofsture con- ..- 1 mon in our clay soils. densed in the form of rain, etc. � ;.;;..::::: 1 conservation The act of trying runOff Excessive outside water to save water by changing habits use that causes flooding down Run Pop-ups for 18 min. (3, 6 and taking ordinary measures to into the streets. min. intervals) twice weekly, 1 use less water,but using it sensi- water rationing When house- Mon.and Thurs. bly in order to stretch its use. holds must confine their water Run Impacts and Single Stream consumption according to what Rotors for 30 min.(3,10 min.in- their water drip irrigation An irrigation theidistrict says or else tervals)twice weekly,Mon.and ' method in which a small amount Y Thurs. of water is directed to each indi- vidual plant. Run Multi Stream Rotors for 45 ' watersavers A conservation min.(3,15 min.intervals)twice drought A condition that hap- too] that is inserted into the weekly,Mon.and Thurs. pens when precipitation is less bottom of any shrub head Water the landscape for 36 min- than normal and the water going adapter to eliminate waste wa- utes(3, 12 min.)every 7th day. out of the reservoirs greatly ex- ter and runoff. ceeds the flow coming in.This is Run drip 2-4 hrs.twice weekly. 1 our fifth consecutive year of wasting water Using more wa- Rbe first three apply to lawns only drought. ter than it takes to get the job done. Hosing down sidewalks, irrigation schedule A monthly using hoses without shutoff schedule appearing in our news- valves to wash cars, watering Split your watering time into letters aimed to help you manage lawns daily are examples of thirds to allow a deeper saturation water in your yard. Splitting the wasting water. and eliminate runoff.For example: kxw.please! 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We'll be placing housefly traps in the trees and biodegradable product contain- vide for the proper growth in ing ingredients that don't leave plants. Some organic forms of shrubs away from your house. a negative impact on the envi- nitrogen are compost, manure your urrFruitfly traps willuit trees. Mosquito placed in yorsquito repel- ronment when used or applied. and bone meal. Some sources of lent candles will be placed in the phosphorus come from rock phosphate and cottonseed meal. � patio areas. Without using poi- encarsia wasp A tiny sons, these traps work 24 hours a stingless wasp that lays its eggs Natural mineral and organic fer- day to help kill a large variety of into the larvae of the ash white- tilizers such as rock powders and ;insects that are a problem to our fly,thereby eliminating whitefly wood ashes are an excellent community. offspring. Last fall we released source of potash. thousands of wasps into many of 'towards the end ofJuly,lawns will your yards. This procedure is tree well, shrubbery well A be fertilized with a slow-release called biological control. basin shaped well you can make fertilizer that will need to be wa- by stacking the soil in such a way gopher A small burrowing around trees and shrubs so it tared in. rodent, the size of a large rat, collects and gives the plant a with strong claws,short tail and deep watering. On our normal rounds, well be large cheek pouches. Makes spot spraying ants as we see them. mounds in lawns and ground 3-3,4-4, or 5-5 We refer We'll also be spraying your roses cover. Feeds on roots,root crops to these numbers as the front for rust and mildew.Both services and bulbs.Easier to control than and back wheel settings on your are free of charge. moles. lawn mower. lover,pteasel 'Better Can through Integrated Pest Management' 485 -{r AP '{}: ' rr.'-'C"s}X.9`l.•:}",.J�::•:�L "nr#i:hir ':;cxfcr"lJkr�'u`.'" :•.vfi'xtt}-}:•.}-:..-: .:yt t•;::'!:Y `-'•:'- }:{•}}:.{:vf• .v.Fr q:. ;::#::: •` rR-S-`?:..J:{.,F:f•}:::bf#io#f>,A:3 .r,`;°o5,:}. 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Such things to con- also heard me talk about them as sider include whether you can re- A bait to control snails,slugs,ear- well as write about them in our use the container after you've used wig's, crickets and pillbugs will be monthly newsletter. the product, whether the product applied.The heavy rains made the itself was made with recycled con- snail population more abundant Biological Control tent and requesting less packaging this year. A scientific method used to reduce when it is an option. pest populations without using Once again beneficial nematodes pesticides. This method is prac- Source Reduction will be introduced into the yards to ' ticed when the bug you are trying The conscious act of using less decrease the population r active ground weevil larvae,which is very to eliminate has become resistant than the maximum strength of a this year due to the heavy rains. to pesticides.It is the act of releas- product, such as a pesticide, in a ing beneficial insects or "good way that still yields desired re- The nematodes eat the ground bugs'to fight the"bad bugs". sults. Truly knowing that "using weevil larvae,thereby eliminating more is not better".The act of seek- the evolution of weevil adults.The ing out safer alternatives and re- ground weevil is the insect pest Beneficial Nematodes that comes out at night to feast on Microscopic worms that can't be sisting the purchase of hazardous seen with the naked eye. They products. Resistance to disposing the edges of evergreen shrubbery materials in an improper way. such as rhododendrums, azaleas, hunt down and kill more than 200 privets,photinias and hawthorn. kinds of soil dwelling and wood boring insects. They do not affect Storm Drains Housefly Traps will be placed into humans, animals or plants are An inlet,covered by a grate which the trees and shrubs away from completely compatible with other leads to a drainage system used to your house. F ruitfly traps will go beneficial insects. Used for Bio- collect storm water. The system in the fruit trees. Without using logical Control, then discharges into creeks or into the Bay Delta System. poisons,these traps work 24 hours a day to help kill a large variety of BT Storm Drain Pollution insects that are a problem to our A bacterial spray used to control community. caterpillar larvae such as the to- Anything other than water that bacco budworm,which frequently flows into the creeks or Delta Lawns will be fertilized with a attacks tomatoes and petunias. through our storm drains. Ex- slow-release fertilizer that will Also known as a pesticide alterna- amples of such pollutants are oil, need to be watered in. tive. antifreeze, pesticides and house- hold wastes. 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' come up every day in our pest a residence or business in an or- management business. We fre- derly design. Set Clock quently mention them in our Setting your irrigation clock ac- newsletters and conversations. Lawn cording to the schedule that we A growing plant,designed to high- provide in our monthly newsletter. Deep Root System light the landscape and sustain A plant's root system that moderate foot traffic. Also known Turf searches deeply into the soil for as turf. Another term for lawn. water. Leaf Bum Disease When the center ofthe leafisburnt A fungus, bacteria, or virus that and turns a brownish color with a July Services can cause damage to a plant. crepe paper like texture. Weeds in the sidewalks, drive- ways, landscapes and lawns will Heat Wave Maintenance Gardener be sprayed as needed. When daytime temperatures ex- A person for hire who does garden- ceed their normal average. ing tasks around residences or )gait to control snails, slugs, ear- businesses on a regular schedule. wigs, crickets & pillbugs will be Indian Summer applied. When summer-like temperatures Organic Matter continue into the fall. Decomposed plant and animal Housefly Traps will be placed into matter that contains micro-organ- the trees and shrubs away from Integrated Pest Management isms. yourhouse.Fruitfly traps go in the The use of more than one approach fiuit trees.Without using poisons, to pest and disease control in a Panic Button these traps work 24 hours a day. sound ecological way. Reacting to a situation or problem without thinking about it clearly Lawns will be fertilized with a Irrigation System first. slow-release fertilizer. The sum total of sprinklers and Pest On our rounds,we'll be spot spray- valves, working hand-in-hand Any unwanted plant,insect,ordis- ing roses for powdery mildew and ■ with your irrigation clock to irri- ants when we see them. gate the lawn and landscape.Can ease. either be manual or automatic. Tell that mouse that the cat is out! Pheromones Upon request we'll be applying Landscape Chemicals produced by insects to communicate with members of mouse bait in the Danville and The trees, shrubberies, ground- Blackhawk areas. (over,please) ' Better Care ghrough Integrated Pest Management' 487 � Notes 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 499 i Oe End � 1 1 1 1