Tip of the Month

Consider reducing plastic waste by swapping out single-use plastic shower and shaving products for bars of soap. Most retailers offer a variety of products in soap bars that cater to different needs, including shampoo and conditioner. By using bars of soap as an alternative to liquid products in single use plastic, you can help reduce the amount of single-use plastic that enters the trash and recycling systems.

Want more plastic-free tips? Visit PlasticFreeJuly.org for more ways to reduce your
plastic waste.

Governor Calls for 15% Voluntary Water Use Reduction

On July 8, Governor Newsom issued an executive order calling on all Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15% compared to 2020 levels. As the California drought worsens, residents are encouraged to take actions such as:

Reduce landscape irrigation. We recommend to water your yard 3 days per week.
Run dishwashers and washing machines only when full. Full laundry loads can save 15–45 gallons per load. Full dishwasher cycles can save 5–15 gallons per load.
Find and fix leaks. Use AquaHawk at EnviroWoodland.org/MyWaterUse to monitor your water use and set up potential leak alerts. If you see continuous water use, you may have a leak!
Install water-efficient showerheads and take shorter showers.
Use a shut-off nozzle on hoses and take cars to commercial car washes that use recycled water.

While the City of Woodland currently has adequate potable water supply to help meet demands, stepping up water conservation efforts can help reduce the amount of groundwater being used in our systems. Ensuring that resources are being used as efficiently and responsibly as possible during the drought is up to each of us.

The City will continue to issue further drought status updates as conditions evolve. For questions or concerns, contact our Water Conservation program at (530) 661-2067 or email ConserveWater@CityofWoodland.org.

July is Smart Irrigation Month

If you have a yard, chances are you've started watering.
The average landscape is over-watered by as much as 50%! This month we ask you to participate and water cooler, smarter, and less.

Water Cooler! Water in the morning before 10am or in the evening after 6pm when it's cool. The middle of the day temperatures are at their peak and water will evaporate much quicker.
Water Smart! Adjust your watering schedule regularly to account for seasonal weather conditions. Get a custom schedule at BeyondtheDrought.com.
Water Less! Replace broken sprinkler heads and adjust the arc to avoid runoff. Excessive runoff can pollute our local waterways and be costly.

Find out how much water your irrigation system uses each time it runs on AquaHawk, the city's free water use dashboard and leak alert system. Get started at CityofWoodland.org/MyWaterUse.

Rebates Now Available

The City of Woodland offers some great rebates to help make your yard and garden more sustainable. Whether you need to replace your mulch or you'd like to install a compost bin, we have you covered.

For a full list of rebates, their details, and applications, visit EnviroWoodland.org/Rebates.

Answer Our Questionnaire for Your Chance to Win!

In honor of the new community rain garden that is currently being constructed at Crawford Park, we are conducting a questionnaire about green infrastructures. Residents that take the questionnaire will have a chance to win a gift card and rain garden handbook to help develop your own garden. Come test your knowledge and get started by clicking on the English version or Spanish version.

To learn more about the Crawford Park Rain Garden Project, visit EnviroWoodland.org/RainGarden.

Deadline Extended - Join the Community Advisory Committee for Valley Clean Energy

Valley Clean Energy is accepting applications to be part of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC). As a CAC member, you would be able to provide recommendations on general policy and operations objectives to the Valley Clean Energy Alliance Board. The deadline has been extended to Friday, August 20 at 4pm. Residents that are interested can click here to learn more and access the application.

2020 Water Quality Report

The City of Woodland is proud to present this year’s annual water quality report. This report covers all drinking water testing that was supplied from January 1 to December 31, 2020. Over the years, we have dedicated ourselves to producing drinking water that meets all state and federal standards.

To view our City’s 2020 Water Quality Report and to learn more about our drinking water, please use the
following links:

www.cityofwoodland.org/WQR (English) www.cityofwoodland.org/WQR/Espanol (Spanish)

Please note that due to the recent drought restrictions, our current water distribution includes a portion of groundwater which may differ from the 2020 test result. While there may be a difference in test results, the city’s water continues to meet all State and Federal drinking water standards.

If you would like a physical copy of the 2020 Water Quality Report mailed to you or would like to speak with someone about the report, please call (530) 661-5973.

The Utility Assistance Program (UAP) is
now accepting applications.

The UAP provides a utility rebate of $40 each month that will be adjusted off your water bill for up to 12 months. In order to be eligible for this program you must qualify for the PG&E CARE or FERA program and be the legal property owner.

Click here to learn more and view the application.