Water Conservation (COPY 1)

The NCSD is dedicated to ongoing water conservation in our beautiful, Sierra Community. In an effort to support your individual conservation efforts, the NCSD provides tools, rebate programs and water saving devices to homeowners. The district encourages you to take advantage of these multiple resources available not only during this time of drought, but beyond.

Suspect a leaky toilet? Visit the NCSD office for a leak detection tablet to throw in your tank. 
 

WaterSmart

Would you like the ability to monitor your water usage, set leak notifications, and measure your conservation efforts? Register for an acount free of charge at www.northstarcsd.watersmart.com using your account number and service zip code. Registering with WaterSmart will grant customers the ability to:

  • Access hourly, weekly, monthly and annual consumption data. Usage data is recorded hourly and updated every twenty-four hours, providing the most informative look into your consumption.
  • Opt-in to leak notifications via text or voice. This allows you to be automatically alerted to potential significant water waste and/or potential property damage at the earliest available indication of a leak.
  • Explore personalized, step-by-step actions that will help you conserve water and lower your consumption.
  • Compare your water use to similar homes, i.e. homes with the same number of occupants and a similar yard size.

If you need assistance or cannot locate your account number, please contact the NCSD staff at 530-562-0747 or customerservice@northstarcsd.org

Rebate Programs

The California Department of Water Resources has two rebate programs to help Californians replace inefficient toilets and tear out water-guzzling lawns. The “turf and toilet” rebate program is financed by the Proposition 1 water bond approved by voters in 2014. Californians can visit Save Our Water Rebates for more information and to apply.


Water Leak Repair Rebate

Water Efficient Toilet Rebate

High Efficiency Clothes Washer Rebate

Grass Conversion Rebate

Water Conservation Devices available from the NCSD

One of each available device free per NCSD Customer

Niagara Earth Massaging Showerhead 1.25 Gallon Per Minute Showerhead. Old showerheads use as much as 4 gallons per minute. Modern shower heads use between 2 - 2.5 gallons per minute. 

Niagara Conservation Shower Coach - 5 Minute Timer. Save water by limiting the time you spend in it. Simply rotate the Shower Coach half a turn when you start your shower. Try to finish your shower before the last grain of sand falls. 
Simply Conserve Moisture Meter - Promote a healthier garden! Have a healthier lawn, garden and shrubs by eliminating improper watering, which is a major cause of water waste. Regularly using the moisture meter takes the guess work out of watering! 
Niagara Conservation Water Miser Garden Hose Nozzle - 6 Precision spray patterns - Saves water through peak efficiency settings. 

Conservation Garden

We welcome you to visit our Water Conservation Garden, located between the Fire Station and the NCSD administrative office at 908 Northstar Drive. The garden was created to showcase ways you can achieve beautiful, drought resistant landscaping. 

For more information on drought tolerant landscaping visit Sierra Nevada Alliance