The County's Latest Mailer!

All about water conservation of course! Mine arrived Thursday, September 11. Blue on the tiny map mean low-flow fixtures have been installed. There are still yellow spots needing to go blue. I am one of them. All done (showers, toilets, bathroom faucets, a new HE washer—check) but for one lousy tap. I need to call a second plumber to see how to reduce the flow, the first plumber tried but couldn't. My solution is to eat out more and to use paper plates. Less dishes to wash that way, (it is in the kitchen).

Sewer-Water, the County's New Website!

Part of the Los Osos sewer project are the mandatory-for-hook-up to the sewer water conservation measures. The County just put up a new website, http://conservelososos.org/ to assist anyone not yet on board. Everything is explained on what you need to do, including a video on how to install a new shower head! (Also a map of which areas need to do these measures.)

Needless to say, the sooner you are tricked out with these water saving measures, the more you will be saving our water basin!

Rebate Reminder!

Dig Los Osos has a new posting reminding us of the County's water conservation rebate offer. If you haven't taken advantage of this yet, jump on in!

http://www.diglososos.com/2013/05/07/save-money-with-water-conservation-rebates/

Rebates and the Wastewater Project's Water Conservation Program

As most of you know, a condition of hooking up to the wastewater project is to retrofit your home (if needed) with low-flow toilets, showerheads and aerators (some of us have already done this). The County has posted the Powerpoint from Tuesday's meeting where the plan was approved by the Supes. Visit the County's webpage to see what is coming up. Most will have a licensed plumber do the work for them which includes the inspection to determine what work is needed. Then the plumber's certification will accompany your rebate form to get your money back. This amount could cover the entire cost of the fixtures and the work, but this could depend on how fancy of a low-flow toilet that you want:

http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/PW/LOWWP/LOWWP.htm

See what the rebate application looks like here:

http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PW/LOWWP/WC+rebate+form.pdf

It you have already done the work to your house, there is another rebate amount that you might want to look into, which could include clothes washers or on-demand hot water devices.

There is more money if you do this early rather than later.

This below is a copy and paste off the County's website, which identifies the go-to place for questions on this or your lateral or other concerns:

Office Hours 

The County of San Luis Obispo will be hosting office hours at 2025 10th Street, Los Osos.

Representatives from the County will be available to help residents and businesses review lateral plans for their property, discuss costs, and answer any other questions regarding the Los Osos Wastewater Collection System Project.

Office Hours
2025 10th Street, Los Osos
Tuesday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

These hours are subject to change as the project progresses, so please regularly check back for updated hours.