Requiring new homes to reuse water (Residential Gray Water Stub-out Building Code), 2013
CHULA VISTA, CA
Chula Vista Laundry to Landscape Display. Photo courtesy of Cory Downs.
HOW IT CAN BENEFIT YOU
California single-families use 53% of water on landscapes. You can save money by reusing water (gray water) from your washing machine, shower, and sink for your garden or lawn.
WHY IT'S A LEADING PROGRAM
It reduces California's drought by requiring homes built after June 2013 to be pre-plumbed with a gray water system.
GOAL
To reduce water waste.
WHO CAN TAKE ACTION
Home developers, landscapers and architects, as well as homeowners.
OUTCOME
Since 2006, Chula Vista has reduced its water consumption by 33% and has saved over 176 million gallons of water.
CONTACT
Cory Downs, LEED-Green Associate, Conservation Specialist, City of Chula Vista, Conservation Section, 619-476-2442, CDowns@chulavistaca.gov
LAST UPDATED
September 19, 2015