Water Efficiency
Water Consumption
Overview
The electricity used to pump, treat, and deliver water throughout Encinitas is responsible for 3% of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Clean water is an essential, but limited resource, that is expected to be strained even further through projected drought conditions in a changing climate. We can reduce GHGs and enhance our resilience by ensuring we all use water in the most efficient way possible.
GPCD
We measure water consumption in gallons per person (capita) per day (GPCD). This measurement allows individuals to have a sense of how much water they are using and allows water utilities to prepare for population growth.
186
GPCD
2012
Baseline192
GPCD
2013
181
GPCD
2020
Short-Term Target181
GPCD
2030
Long-Term Target
Baseline
186
GPCD192
GPCDShort-Term Target
181
GPCDLong-Term Target
181
GPCDActions to Address Water Consumption
In 2012, the delivery and treatment of water for human consumption was responsible for 3% of total GHG emissions in Encinitas. The Climate Action Plan (CAP) identified one action to address emissions from water consumption.
GPCD Water Consumption
The graph at the left shows the per person per day water consumption in Encinitas. The two lines represent the actual water consumption in 2012 and 2013 (black line) and the target levels the City aims to get to by 2020 and 2030 (blue line) once the actions from the Climate Action Plan have been implemented.
Total Water Consumption
The graph at the left shows total water consumption in Encinitas. The three lines represent the actual water consumption in 2012 and 2013 (black line); the projected consumption levels for 2020 and 2030 (blue line) under a business as usual scenario- meaning the City takes no further action to encourage reductions; and finally the targeted levels the City aims to get to for 2020 and 2030 (taupe line) once the actions from the Climate Action Plan have been implemented.
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While GPCD is not a perfect apples to apples comparison, Encinitas residents are using more than the average American.
Of course, when we have had to cut back on water use, we have done a great job.
During the recent drought, Encinitas was able to reduce its water consumption by 20%. Let’s keep that low rate going so the next drought is easier to get through.
Be a Part of the Solution
Take Shorter Showers
Did you know that showers average about 20% of total indoor home water usage? Save water and money by taking shorter showers and installing a low flow showerhead.
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Check out the available rebates from SoCalWater$mart.Use Native & Drought Tolerant Landscaping
Outdoor water use accounts for nearly double the amount of indoor water use. You can reduce outdoor
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water use by planting native and drought tolerant species and by replacing nozzles with energy efficient ones.
The San Diego Association of Environmental Professionals recognized Encinitas’ 2018 Climate Action Plan (CAP) with the distinguished award of Outstanding Planning Document of the Year. The CAP was acknowledged for its exceptional clarity, accessibility, and environmentally sound design elements.
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