Water Efficiency
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The Water Efficiency Strategy in the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by encouraging water conservation in homes and at businesses while enhancing community climate resiliency. GHG emissions are produced as a result of the energy used to pump, transport and treat water. In addition to reducing emissions, water conservation is also necessary to address the periodic droughts in the state of California.
Implementation of water conservation measures is estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 712 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) by 2020 and 795 MTCO2e by 2030.
Explore the sections below to see what the City is doing to achieve these goals.
WE-1: Conduct Water Rate Studies and Implement Approved Water Rates
Reduce Water Use
CAP Measure WE-1 aims to encourage water conservation through periodic water rate adjustments by the City’s local water agencies, San Dieguito Water District (SDWD) and Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD). By periodically adjusting water rates, the CAP estimated 258 million gallons of water would be saved by 2020 and 672 million gallons will be saved by 2030.
In 2025, SDWD and OMWD were both operating at Level 1 of their respective drought response plans. Level 1 mandates that water districts encourage customers implement water conservation measures on a voluntary basis. Both districts offer rebates, incentives, outreach and education to residents through newsletters, websites and in-person workshops.
UNIT | We measure water consumption in gallons per capita per day (GPCD). This measurement represents the average water use per person in the City of Encinitas per year. It allows individuals to have a sense of how much water they may be using and allows water utilities to prepare for future water needs. | GPCDGallons Per Capita Per Day |
We measure water consumption in gallons per capita per day (GPCD). This measurement represents the average water use per person in the City of Encinitas per year. It allows individuals to have a sense of how much water they may be using and allows water utilities to prepare for future water needs. | GPCDGallons Per Capita Per Day |
Last updated in July 10, 2023
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