The Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) in Perris, California, has launched new programs aimed at helping residents and businesses use water efficiently amid conservation efforts. A new portal called ‘Landscapes for Living‘ is now available to help residents create their ideal outdoor living space while using water efficiently. … EMWD said it believes the approach can be a model for other water agencies across California and other states, focusing more on the promotion of aesthetically pleasing landscapes rather than just conservation and fear of rising water rates.

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