San Luis Obispo, California, awarded for water conservation
San Luis Obispo has been recognized for its water conservation program that reduced the city’s water use greatly over the past decade. The Alliance for Water Efficiency, a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, awarded the city a platinum status award for its compliance with the organization’s Water Conservation and Efficiency Program Operation and Management Standard. Cities can implement certain water-saving techniques outlined in the standard — such as a water shortage or drought plans, public information tactics, water waste ordinances, landscape efficiency programs and better water metering practices — to achieve a higher award from the Alliance for Water Efficiency.