With the current state of the economy and businesses trying to cut down on water costs, the city of Mountain View, CA used nearly a billion gallons less in 2009 than in 1997. In 1997, water usages peaked at 13.25 million gallons per day. Many residents and businesses in Mountain View have started using drought-tolerant landscaping, water-efficient faucets, shower heads, and toilets.
Other developments in the city, including green building codes, are in the early stages of development which will call for mandatory water-efficient faucets and other fixtures. Businesses in the area can also receive water efficient toilets and faucets free from the Water District. In addition to these efforts, businesses as well as homeowners can receive cash rebates for replacing high water use landscaping with more water efficient landscaping. $2,000 can be obtained for homeowners and up to $20,000 for businesses.
More information can be obtained by calling the city's water conservation hotline at (650) 903-6216.
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