San Diego County’s dry climate and limited rainfall requires most freshwater to be imported from outside the area, specifically from northern California and from the Colorado River. Due to the lack of a reliable local water source and increasing population size in the region, water conservation is especially necessary to protect against possible droughts and water shortages. Improving water efficiency can also decrease pollution runoff, reduce energy use, and lower water/sewer costs.
The Conservation Department collaborates with Chula Vista’s two local water providers, Otay Water District and Sweetwater Authority, to conserve water throughout the community by:
ll requires most freshwater to be imported from outside the area, specifically from northern California and from the Colorado River. Due to the lack of a reliable local water source and increasing population size in the region, water conservation is especially necessary to protect against possible droughts and water shortages. Improving water efficiency can also decrease pollution runoff, reduce energy use, and lower water/sewer costs.