Pouring fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down the drain or garbage disposal creates obstructions in pipes and can lead to serious problems like blockages and sewer overflows. Protect your home and community by disposing of FOG in a sealed container and tossing it in the trash.
After rain, turn your watering system off until the soil near the root zone of your plants dries out, typically 7-10 days after rain. How do you check? Use your "digital technology" i.e., your finger digit, to check the soil! In the fall, plants need about 1/3 of the water they did in summer. Check and adjust your timer settings accordingly to save water and improve plant health.
Like your roof, pipes deteriorate over time and require maintenance. Common issues with aging sewer laterals include tree roots entering at failed joints or cracks, broken or separated joints, or complete collapses. Prevent a sewer backup from occurring on your property by maintaining your sewer lateral or hiring a Certified Plumber to conduct an inspection.
Susan and Rand Clark were recognized as the Santa Barbara winner for the countywide WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest this year. Their beautiful garden features water wise plants, a rainwater collection basin that can capture more than 600 gallons from their gutters, and efficient drip irrigation. The former lawn has been reimagined into an open front yard that brings enjoyment to the owners, the neighbors, and the butterflies.
Rotifers are the most common macro-invertebrate found in the environment, with nearly 2,000 known species occupying both fresh and marine waters. At the El Estero Water Resource Center, rotifers are an important organism found in wastewater treatment that allow lab staff to make educated assumptions about the surrounding environment. Click below to learn how our macro-invertebrate friends use their grazing abilities to contribute to a much cleaner effluent from El Estero.
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