PROVIDING STELLAR CUSTOMER CARE HELPING CUSTOMERS SAVE Ask the experts IRWD’s Water Efficiency department is easily accessible to answer questions and provide more information on resources and rebates available to IRWD customers. Contact 949-453-5581 or Customers experiencing problems with high water use can request a water use survey. A trained conservation specialist will visit the customer’s home, check for leaks and make recommendations for water savings. OUTREACH AND EDUCATION Community tours waterefficiency@IRWD.com . Home water survey program Anyone who lives or works in the IRWD service area can learn more about the District by attending a community tour hosted by an IRWD board member and staff. Tours are held several times a year and
San Joaquin Marsh
SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP IRWD is committed to protecting the environment through effective water and resource management. The District has adopted a variety of innovative resource management programs including water use efficiency, recycled water, energy sustainability, urban runoff reduction and treatment and public education. SAN JOAQUIN MARSH The IRWD San Joaquin Marsh encompasses more than 300 acres of coastal freshwater wetlands, 12 miles of trails and is home to more than 300 migratory bird species. The working wetlands provide a valuable wildlife habitat while naturally cleaning urban runoff from San Diego Creek — removing up to 70% of the nutrients carried in the water and helping to protect the environmentally sensitive Upper Newport Bay. The Marsh is open to the public seven days a week, year- round. Tours and educational programs are offered through community partnerships. Learn more at IRWD.com/marsh . URBAN RUNOFF AND NATURAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS Modeled after the San Joaquin Marsh, the IRWD Natural Treatment System is a series of smaller man-made wetlands that naturally remove contaminants from urban runoff in a cost-effective and environmentally sound manner. The Natural Treatment System reflects regional collaboration. IRWD partnered with service area cities, the County of Orange and local developers to build this innovative environmental project that is recognized throughout the state as a model for responsible urban runoff management. ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY IRWD recycled water and conservation programs have significant energy-efficient benefits. Imported water requires large amounts of power to move. By reducing imported water use, IRWD has cut greenhouse gas emissions. IRWD also boasts a solar energy program that further reduces the District’s carbon footprint.
publicized on IRWD.com . Community workshops
IRWD provides a variety of community programs including landscape and conservation workshops, online webinars and videos on many topics. Events are held continuously throughout the year. Registration is
available at IRWD.com/events . Water awareness education
IRWD has provided free water education programs to local students and adults since the mid-1970s — supporting learning activities in the classroom, online and out in the community to build awareness about the importance of water, its many sources and how to use it wisely. For more information, email IRWD at info@IRWD.com or call 949-493-5500 .
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