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1 City of Modesto WATER-USE HOME SURVEY Water is a precious natural resource important to our health, community and the quality of life. Because water is precious, it is essential to conserve and use water efficiently! Fill out the water survey results form as you work through the kit. You can mail your results to: Water Conservation Program P.O. Box 642 Modesto, CA Thank you for your interest in becoming more water efficient! Your efforts will benefit our community and help preserve our natural resource. This Home Survey Kit will help you determine how to save up to 25% of the water used inside and outside your home or business. Follow the steps in this survey kit to determine if you have any leaks, are irrigating your landscape correctly or weather your home is already water efficient. If you have any questions during your home survey, call us at (209)

2 STEP 1: READ YOUR WATER METER If you live in a multi-family complex, skip this step and proceed to STEP Turn off all water-using appliances. 2. Locate your water meter. Most water meters are located in inground concrete or fiberglass boxes, toward the street curb in front of your home. Carefully remove the meter box lid using a tool such as a screwdriver. Some meters have wires attached to the antenna. Remove the meter lid slowly and avoid breaking any wires. 3. Read the water meter and record all seven or eight digits including zeros in Table 1-A. Reading a water meter is similar to reading an automobile odometer. When water passes through a traditional meter, all of the numbers revolve except the last digit revolving one time for every ten gallons measured. To convert cubic feet to gallons, multiply by (Example; 7.48 x Cubic ft = Gallons) 4. Check your meter for leaks. Most meters have a leak detector. A small star in the center of the meter that rotates when any amount of water is used. If the star rotates even when all the water-using fixtures and appliances are turned off, you have leak. Record your results in Table 1-B. In steps 2 through 6, you will find instructions to help find leaks. Table 1-A Meter Read Current Meter Read Table 1-B Leak Entry Leak? Yes No

3 STEP 2: INDOOR WATER USE Conversion Chart Measure Faucet and Showerhead Flow Rates: Cups GPM Fill in the table below. First find a plastic cup or bucket (larger than 32 oz.). Place the cup/bucket under the fixture and run it at full flow for 5 seconds. Measure the amount of water in the cup/bucket using a measuring cup. This will determine the volume (1 cup = 8 oz). Use conversion chart to the left to convert to gallons per minute. Enter the results in Table 2-A Table 2-A The Fixture Flow Rate Table Fixtures Bathroom Faucet(s) Showerhead(s) Kitchen Faucet(s) Other Faucet(s) Flow Rate (gpm)* Number of Non-Efficient** Number of Efficient Common indoor leaks 1. Toilets 2. Hot Water Heaters 3. Dishwasher 4. Ice Maker Hose 5. Faucets *Gallons per minute **Non-efficient is a flow rate higher than 2.2 gpm for bathroom and kitchen faucets and higher than 2.5 gpm for showerheads.

4 STEP 3: CHECK FOR TOILET LEAKS Toilets are the most common source of indoor water leaks. Even if your meter s low flow indicator is not moving, you may still have a leak. Here s how to see if your toilet is leaking. Figure 3-A Dye Tablets or food coloring 1. Place a couple of dye tablets or drops of food coloring in each toilet tank (Figure 3-A). Wait 15 minutes. DO NOT flush the toilet during this time. If the color water appears in the toilet bowl, you have a leak from the tank into the bowl. 2. Check the flapper (Figure 3-B) (2). It may be worn and need replacing. If the flapper isn t worn, check to see if it fits into the valve seal (3) snugly. The valve may need cleaning. Then, if the flapper still won t seat properly, straighten the chain (4) and make sure it s not catching on anything. Figure 3-B Diagram of Toilet Tank 3. Check the overflow tube (5). IF the water level is less than a ¼ inch below the top of the overflow tube, this could lead to a leak. It is recommended to have the water level lowered to prevent water from spilling into the overflow tube. 4. Adjust the float arm (6) down to shut off the valve before water spills into the overflow tube or replace the ball shut-off valve (8). 5. Listen to your toilet. If your toilet won t shut off, whistles or whines after adjusting the float valve, you may need a new ballcock assembly (10).

5 STEP 4: TOILET VOLUME & EFFICIENCY Determine the Volume and Efficiency of Your Toilet: 1. Locate the Manufacture Date Stamp. Most toilets have the manufacture date stamped on the inside of the tank. For the date, check the inside of the tank on the back wall (Near the water level) or on the underside of the toilet tank lid. Refer to Table 4-A to determine the flush volume of your toilet. Enter this information into Table 4-B. 2. Measure Your Toilet. If you can t find a date, use this easy calculation to determine your toilet flush volume. Use the inches side of a ruler to: a) Measure the inside length of the tank. b) Measure the inside width of the tank. c) Place the ruler in the tank and measure the water depth when full; flush the toilet, and measure the tank level at Its lowest. Subtract the difference between these two levels. d) To calculate cubic volume, multiply a x b x c, Divide the tank volume by 231 to convert from cubic inches to gallons. Table 4-A Toilet Flush Volume by Toilet Year: Toilet Date Before 1980 Gallons per Flush (gpf) 5 gpf* 1980 to gpf* 1992 to Present 1.6 gpf* or less Table 4-B Toilet Flush Volume Data Entry: Toilet Gallons Non-Conserving per Flush 3.5 gpf or greater Conserving 1.6 gpf or less Total * Average water savings to upgrade your toilet is 5,250 gallons per year. High efficiency toilets typically payoff in less than two years based on water and sewer savings.

6 STEP 5: REVIEW OUTDOOR WATER USE Watering efficiently can reduce your water use by 50% and save you money on your utility bill.. 1. Inspect your sprinkler system. Watch it run to check for signs of leaks, malfunctions, or poor performance. Adjust sprinklers when necessary and unclog nozzles with a wire or screw driver. Replace broken sprinklers or risers. Water filled valve boxes or leaking sprinklers may be a sign that valves need to be repaired or replaced. Use as few sprinklers as possible to achieve head to head coverage. The spray from one sprinkler should reach the head of the next sprinkler. To maximize full coverage, each area should be covered by three sprinklers. 2. Hydro zoning. Organize your landscape into Hydrozones groups of plants with similar water, soil, and exposure needs. By doing so, it s possible to apply water very efficiently and allocate more water to thirsty plants and less to non thirsty ones. Learn about water efficient plants for for your landscape by obtaining a copy of The City of Modesto Water-Wise Gardening Guide. It is available online at or call to obtain copy.

7 STEP 5: REVIEW OUTDOOR WATER USE (Continued) 3. Observe your plants. Get to know the signs of moisture stress, such as droopy or off-colored foliage. 4. Know your soil by examining it frequently. Make sure it is not too wet or too dry between watering. If it s necessary, add some organic soil to new planting areas to improve the soil texture and to hold moisture better. 5. Water deeply, then let the soil partially dry before watering again. Irrigate long enough to water the entire root zone. Probe the ground with a screwdriver to determine how deep the water is going. 6. Avoid run-off. Don t apply water faster than the soil can absorb it. Direct the water to the plants roots by building basins or furrows of soil around plants. Apply water until you see puddles appear. Don t water until all the water is absorbed. Then repeat this step as needed. The City of Modesto is continuing to follow Stage 1 water restrictions. (Please see Schedule above.) To report water waste please call (209) Adjust watering schedules with the weather and seasons. Water less during cool season and more frequently during hot season. Irrigate early in the morning when the winds are calm and evaporation is low.

8 STEP 6: ISOLATE THE LEAK Note: Only complete this step if your meter indicated a leak in STEP Turn off the master valve and the irrigation master valve (Figure 2- A). The master water valve is usually located outside the front door or on the side of your house, in line with the hose bib. The irrigation master valve can either be in the same area, located on the T off the supply line as shown in the picture, or may be located somewhere else on your irrigation system. Check the low-flow indicator again. Is it still moving? If so, you have a leak in the supply line between the meter and the house you should contact a plumbing professional. If the lowflow indicator stopped moving, the leak is either in the house, or in the irrigation system. Master Valve Hose Bib 2. To determine if the leak is in the house, open the master water valve, but leave the irrigation master valve closed. Check the low-flow indicator on the meter again. Is it moving? If so, the leak is in the house. 3. To determine if the leak is in the irrigation system, close the master water valve and open the irrigation master valve. Check the low-flow indicator on the meter again. Is it moving? If so, the leak is in the irrigation system and you should contact a landscape professional. Irrigation Valve Figure 2-A shows typical water shut-off valves. These include the Master Valve that shuts off water to the inside of the house and Irrigation Master Valve that shuts off your irrigation system.

9 Step 7: Participate in our Program High Efficiency Toilet Rebate Program Replacing a high water use toilet with a new HET of 1.28 gpf can save about 38 gallons of water each day. An HET uses 20% less water per flush than ULFT models. Efficiency measures such as replacing water guzzling toilets with the latest in low-flush toilet technology helps ensure the future water supply is adequate and helps maintain low water rates. Visit our website at for details.

10 WATER USE COMPARISON Water Appliances Water Efficient Non-Water Efficient How much water can you save?: Potential Saving per year (gallons) Toilet - Gallons Per Flush (gpf) 1.28 to 1.6 gpf 3.5 to 7.0 gpf 5,250 Faucet Flow - Gallons Per Minute (gpm) 1.5 to 2.2 gpm 3.0 to 6.0 gpm 1,000 Showerhead Flow (gpm) 2.0 to 2.5 gpm 3.0 to 7.0 gpm 2,000 Clothes Washer - Gallons Per Load (gpl)* 15 to 25 gpl 40 to 60 gpl 5,250 Water Appliance # of Non-Water Efficient Devices Potential Savings Yearly Savings Toilet X 5,250 = Faucet X 1,000 = Showerhead X 2,000 = Clothes Washer X 5,250 = Landscape (enter square feet) X 2.5** = Total = *Typical top loading clothes washers use 40 to 60 gpl, while front-loading machines use 15 to 25 gpl. **The 2.5 multiplier represents the average gallons per square foot that could be saved annually if landscape water use is reduced by 20% by implementing measures in Step 5. Depending on site specifics, additional savings could be achieved (up to 50%) Call the City of Modesto Water Conservation Program at: (209) or check our website for more information on current rebate programs:

11 WATER SURVEY RESULTS Date Water Account Number: Customer Account Number Name: Telephone Number: ( ) Name of Apartment/Condominium Complex (if applicable): Site Address: Leak Detection Did your meter indicate a leak? (STEP 1) Did you find any indoor leaks? (STEP 2-6) Did you find any outdoor leaks? (STEP 5) Y/N Y/N Y/N Current Meter Read (STEP 1) If yes, where did you find the leak? If yes, where did you find the leak? Indoor Water Use QTY QTY Non-efficient toilets (STEP 4) Efficient toilets (STEP 4) Non-efficient faucets (STEP 2) Efficient faucets (STEP 2) Non-efficient showerheads (STEP 2) Efficient showerheads (STEP 2) Do you have a top-loading clothes washer? Y/N Do you have an efficient front-loading clothes washer? Y/N See previous page for efficient vs. non-efficient flow rates. Survey continues on the reverse side

12 WATER SURVEY RESULTS FORM Outdoor Water Use Yes No Do you: Have an electric irrigation controller/timer? Water on the correct watering days and times? Have a landscaper who programs your irrigation controller? Hand water your landscape? Water your landscape by turning on manual irrigation valves? Have a drip system? Need organic soil or compost around your plants? Have mulch around your shrubs and plants? Potential Water Savings How much can you save? Yearly Savings (gallons) Enter your results from the Water Use Comparison form. Mail the completed survey to the address below. If you have any questons, please call the Water Conservation Program at (209) Water Conservation Program P.O. Box 642 Modesto, CA 95353

13 REFERENCES American Water Works Association, California-Nevada Section, (2008), Water Conservation Certification Program; Student Workbook. Rancho Cucamonga, CA: American Water Works Association. Planning and Management Consultants, Ltd. (1993). Evaluating Urban Water Conservation Programs: A Procedures Manual. Carbondale, IL: American Water Works Association. Sunset, (2009). Easy water-wise gardening: Advice and design ideas for the 21 st century. Sunset Publishing Corporation. Vickers, A. (2001). Handbook of Water Use and Conservation. Norton, New York: Water-Plow Press. Water Course. (2000). Conserve Water Educators Guide. Bozeman, MT: The Water Course.

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