Water is essential for life and must be used wisely. Potable drinking water not only quenches our thirst, but allows us to develop as a nation. We use water for cooking, gardening, nutrition, bathing and is vital to many of our businesses. With a growing population and water supply demands increasing, it is key that we all use water efficiently. Bakman Water Company strives to reduce waste by actively updating infrastructure, promptly repairing system leaks, keeping all facilities and equipment in best working condition, identifying water wasting when observed and by promoting programs that have an eye on the future of water.

Customers can also do their part to reduce waste. Bakman Water Company can make suggestions to help customers use water more efficiently both inside and outside of their homes. We also offer information on plumbing retrofit programs and have educational booklets on water conservation. Call our office today to ask about our free water-saving plumbing fixtures and some of the rebates we offer for the installation of other water-saving items.

According to studies done by the California Department of Water Resources, most people give their landscapes at least twice as much water as they need. Most of us could cut our water usage by at least 25 percent with no damage to our landscapes. Because of these facts, Bakman Water Company promotes the use of drought tolerant landscapes and can provide customers with more information upon request. Furthermore, we also provide customers with a preferred watering schedule.

The 2011 preferred watering times are as follows:

ODD ADDRESSES:   Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

EVEN ADDRESSES:   Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

By taking a few easy steps now, we can all help prevent future shortages and ensure clean, inexpensive water for generations to come. If we ignore the problem, we will put ourselves in a situation in which water quality will go down while prices go up.