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Between storms, check your home

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, Water, Weather Leave a comment

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2016) – The first heavy El Niño storms of the season have passed through Anaheim, leaving us with a glimpse of what’s to come this season. This weekend is a good time to assess your home and determine if any fixes or improvements should be made.

Some helpful home-check tips:

If safe to do so, have your roof checked and all debris removed
Clear rain gutters
Clear and adjust downspouts to redirect water
Slope soil around your house to carry away water
Check and re-secure yard furniture, covers or tarps
Ensure you have easy access to shovels, brooms, flashlights and tools that may be needed to address flooding
Get and place sandbags ahead of the next storm

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With all this rain, watch out for flooding!

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, Water, Weather Leave a comment

With rain, watch for flooding

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2016) – A series of El Niño storms is bringing bursts of heavy rainfall and upping the chance you’ll encounter water buildup on streets and other areas. The city of Anaheim reminds residents to avoid flooded areas by remembering the phrase, “turn around, don’t drown.”

The city of Anaheim continues to clean storm drains and service pump stations that help clear water from roadways. But water buildup is inevitable with El Niño storms, which tend to drop concentrated amounts of rain over a short amount of time. Continue reading→

Free sandbags available for Anaheim residents

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, Water, Weather Leave a comment

Rain is here, and so are sandbags

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 5, 2016) – As Anaheim sees its first real rains of what is expected to be a heavy El Niño season, the city is reminding residents and business owners that sandbags are available across Anaheim.

The city has unfilled sandbags for residents and businesses to pick up and use to redirect storm water and debris from property. Continue reading→

Anaheim Public Utilities to host the 2015 Save Water Expo on June 6

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, ARTIC, Events, News, Water Leave a comment

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ANAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES HOSTS THE 2015 SAVE WATER EXPO

ANAHEIM, CA (May 31, 2015) –Anaheim Public Utilities invites the community to learn more about saving water at the 2015 Save Water Expo. The event will be held on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ARTIC, the new transportation hub located at 2626 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92805 (across from Honda Center).

The Save Water Expo is open to all ages and features free water conservation workshops, demonstrations, and children’s interactive activities. Residents will also receive information on the latest in drought-resistant landscapes, turf removal, indoor water conservation, and outdoor irrigation choices. Throughout the day, those in attendance will enjoy fun games, bucket truck rides, music, food trucks (Viking Truck, Kala Truck, Bakery Truck, and Mustache Mikes Italian Ice), and free raffle prizes and giveaways. Continue reading→

The Anaheim City Council limits lawn watering to two days a week

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, Water Leave a comment

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ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL LIMITS LANDSCAPE WATERING TO TWO DAYS A WEEK

ANAHEIM, CA (May 20, 2015) – The Anaheim City Council has approved an ordinance to restrict landscape watering to two days per week, in an effort to reduce daily water use during the ongoing drought. The ordinance will help Anaheim achieve its required water reduction target of 20% set by the State Water Control Resources Board.

“As a community we have made great strides in water conservation, but we are now in the fourth year of a statewide drought and we must do more to secure our water reserves today to avoid more drastic cuts in the future,” said Dukku Lee, Anaheim Public Utilities General Manager. “We encourage our customers to conserve water as a way of life, and to utilize all of our programs and incentives to achieve our city-wide goal.” Continue reading→

The City of Anaheim and Renewable Farms partner to build an aquaponics farm

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, Water, Youth Leave a comment

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THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND RENEWABLE FARMS PARTNER TO BUILD AN AQUAPONICS FARM

Renewable Farms initiates a Kickstarter campaign to turn this vision into a reality

ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 16, 2014) – The City of Anaheim is partnering with Renewable Farms to develop a food supply system for local non-profits and businesses, as well as develop a youth training and education program through an innovative agricultural program called Aquaponics.

This collaboration aligns with the City’s focus on “prevention” projects to expand life experiences and opportunities in the lives of the city’s older youth (ages 13-17). Continue reading→

The Anaheim City Council approves water use restriction measures

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, Water Leave a comment

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ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL APPROVES WATER USE RESTRICTION MEASURES

ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 12, 2014) – The Anaheim City Council tonight approved a resolution to implement four mandatory water conservation measures, in compliance with the State Water Resources Control Board’s emergency drought regulations. With a focus on outdoor water conservation, the following actions are now prohibited:

Watering of outdoor landscapes or turf that cause excess runoff
Using a hose to wash a motor vehicle, except where the hose is fitted with a shutoff nozzle
Washing down driveways and sidewalks with potable water except to address an immediate health and safety need
Using potable water in a fountain or decorative water feature, unless the water is re-circulated

In addition, Anaheim added two other mandates to achieve additional water savings: Continue reading→

Anaheim Public Utilities responds to the drought with increased turf removal rebates

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, Public Utilities, Water Leave a comment

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ANAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES INCREASES TURF REMOVAL REBATES IN RESPONSE TO THE DROUGHT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 25, 2014) Anaheim Public Utilities recently increased their turf removal rebate in response to California’s drought to encourage customers to save water with outdoor landscaping. The Utility is now offering qualified residents a $3 per square foot rebate—which has increased from $1 per square foot earlier this year —for removing water-intensive turf grass and replacing it with California Friendly landscaping or artificial turf. The increase is made possible by a grant from the California State Department of Water Resources.

On average, 50% of a resident’s total water use is for outdoor irrigation. Replacing grass lawn with California Friendly alternatives allows customers to save both water and money. “We should all do our part and help conserve water during this drought, and this rebate is one way residents can participate,” said Mayor Tom Tait. Continue reading→

Anaheim’s Linda Vista Water Storage Tank and Pump Station construction completed

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, Water Leave a comment

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ANAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES’ LINDA VISTA WATER STORAGE TANK AND PUMP STATION CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED

Upgraded water facility serves one third of City’s water supply

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 29, 2014) Anaheim Public Utilities announced construction of the Linda Vista Water Storage Tank and Pump Station has been successfully completed. Centrally located, the 5.3 acre Linda Vista Complex is one of the most important water facilities serving Anaheim providing up to a third of the City’s entire water supply. The first phase of the project included the construction of a new four million gallon water storage tank, relocation of the existing pump station, demolition of the old reservoir, and enhanced beautification of the entire complex, which includes drought tolerate landscaping and a water efficient irrigation system. Continue reading→

Angels Baseball to honor the winners of the Water Conservation Poster Contest on 5/19

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Angels, News, Water Leave a comment

Anaheim water poster by Matthew Reymer

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ANAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES AND ANGELS BASEBALL TEAM UP FOR WATER AWARENESS MONTH

ANAHEIM, CA (May 19, 2014) ¾ In celebration of May as Water Awareness Month, Angels Baseball will be honoring the winners of Anaheim Public Utilities’ 24th Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest. The young artists, first- through eighth-grade students from Anaheim elementary and junior high schools, will receive trophies tonight, Monday, May 19, during a pre-game ceremony on the field prior to the 7:05 p.m. game against the Houston Astros. (A list of winners and their schools is listed below.)

The winning posters are on exhibit in the lobby of Anaheim West Tower, 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., for the entire month of May. They can also be viewed by clicking here. Continue reading→