Conserving Water is the Long Beach Lifestyle
Water use efficiency has become a California way of life and it’s always been the Long Beach lifestyle. Long Beach residents have steadily and dramatically shifted the way we use water – we use the same amount of water now as we did in the 1960s, despite a 40 percent increase in our population. With an average water use of fewer than 63 gallons per person per day, Long Beach is a leader in water use efficiency and a great example to the state of California of how a water-wise lifestyle can beautifully transform a community.
“We found out about becoming Certified Blue through the Green Business certification process. It was so easy, the city provided aerators for our sinks and installed them for free. Conserving water is important to our restaurant to lower our carbon footprint, save water, and improve California’s drought concern.”
“Saving water was the reason we chose to convert our lawn to a garden, but the pleasures of this beautiful space are the best reward. The smell of the various native sages makes walkers smile and slow down. The bursts of spring colors fill my eyes. And the butterflies, bees, hummers and other birds bring nature to my kitchen window. It’s worth the work.”
“In collaboration with the City of Long Beach we completed the D.I.M.E project at two properties in Long Beach, CA. It is always our pleasure to provide our owners with the opportunity to not only increase the value of their home but also have them financially benefit whenever we can. We can confidently say we are doing our part to conserve water during these difficult times.”
“I am so pleased with the entire experience. The process from the application to completion of the project was so smooth. I am proud of my new drought tolerant lawn and love to see people stop and admire it.”
