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California is home to many national parks and campgrounds and Corona is lucky enough to be in a great location that we can take family vacations to these beautiful get-a-ways without having to travel too far. Many of us look forward to the warm summer months so we can pack up our camping gear, RVs, and toy haulers and head out to spend some time with the ones we love most in different scenery other than our 91 freeway commute.
But after all adventures with our RVs and Toy Haulers comes the daunting task of finding a station to dump your black water, an amenity that is not found just anywhere. Continue reading…
The City of Corona Department of Water & Power has contracted with Global Water Resources to perform an audit of our water meters. Staff from Global Water will be in the field starting on Monday, April 15th; work is expected to last about three months. Global’s staff will obtain GPS data points using iPads, and take other information about the water meters for the purpose of the field audit. They will also take pictures of the meter and its surroundings for location purposes.
Global Water staff will be wearing a white Global t-shirt and a bright yellow safety vest. Continue reading…
Want to see how you can have a California-friendly garden? The City of Corona is committed to water use efficiency and resource conservation. The Department of Water and Power (DWP) designed and built the City Hall California-Friendly Demonstration Garden to save water and educate residents and visitors about California-friendly landscaping. We’re celebrating the Demonstration Garden and we want you to join us! The Grand Opening of our California-Friendly Demonstration Garden at City Hall will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 8:00 a.m.to noon. in the City Hall parking lot [MAP].
Tours of the garden will be provided by the landscape designer throughout the event. Continue reading…
Sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Program, Fix a Leak Week is March 18th through March 24th. Fix a Leak Week is a time to encourage Corona residents to improve the water efficiency of their homes and business by checking for and fixing leaks. Fix a Leak Week reminds us of the easy steps we can take to help save water in the community now and for future generations.
In an average home every year, leaks can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water – the amount of water it takes to wash 270 loads of laundry! Continue reading…
Replace your grass and get cash! The City of Corona Department of Water and Power (DWP) is proud to offer the 2013 Residential Turf Removal Rebate Program for residents who want to replace their grass with water-friendly plants. This is a great opportunity for Corona residents to reduce their water usage and provide examples of water-wise planting alternatives!
To help you be water smart, residential customers are be eligible to receive $1 per square foot of turf removed with a maximum rebate amount of $1,000. Transform your water-loving grass into a beautiful water-friendly landscape and say goodbye to all the upkeep and expenses of maintaining your grass! Continue reading…
Are you tired of your yard looking average? Why not learn the basics of landscaping and add aesthetic and curb equity to your home?
“Great ideas.” “Inspiring and encouraging.”
These are just a handful of great comments Department of Water and power has received about it’s landscape classes. Join us to learn how to beautify your garden and use water more efficiently! The City of Corona Department of Water and Power is hosting four landscape classes just for residents.
These classes are taught by a local landscape designer and consultant. Residents can learn about drip irrigation, the “how to” of successful container plantings, the basics of landscape design, or the challenges of designing a creative slope. Continue reading…
The City of Corona Department of Water and Power,DWP recently became aware of a suspicious individual taking mail from residents’ mailboxes. This individual falsely identified himself as a City of Corona water meter reader. DWP contracts with Alexander’s Contract Services, Inc. to provide meter reading services. These meter readers wear a uniform with a vest marked “Water Meter Reader.” The meter readers ride scooters or mopeds while on their meter reading routes. Meter reader vehicles are marked with a “Meter Reader” logo. Please visit Discover Corona to learn more about our water meter readers.
DWP customers should never let a suspicious person on their property. Continue reading…
The City of Corona Department of Water and Power was informed that a company named American Water Resources Insurance Services will be sending a letter to Corona residents about customer’s service line responsibility and offering their insurance services. The Department of Water and Power is not affiliated with American Water Resources Insurance Services and would like to remind our residents to be informed before making the decision to purchase this type of insurance.
It’s true that homeowners are responsible for water and sewer lines on their property, but the Department of Water and Power is here to help our customers. We can assist with identifying the issue, at no charge to you. Continue reading…
The Corona Department of Water and Power (DWP) has extended the deadline for the Residential Turf Removal Rebate Program to November 15, 2012! Now is the time to submit that application you’ve set aside and start your turf removal project! The Residential Turf Removal Rebate Program is a great opportunity for you to cut your water usage by replacing your front lawn with water-friendly plants; receive a rebate of $1 per square foot of turf removed up to $1,000. Submit your application now! Funding is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis so reserve your rebate as soon as possible! Continue reading…
This Halloween, we’ll be seeing tons of spooky creatures and supernatural monsters out on the streets, but the scariest monster is lurking every day right in your own home: the energy vampire! An “energy vampire” is an electronic appliance or device that still uses energy when it’s plugged in, even if it’s turned off.
Most energy vampires go into “standby” mode, where they continuously suck a trickle of electricity (called a “phantom load”) to power features such as clocks, digital displays, timers, and LED status lights. Yes, that means your glowing microwave clock is actually a creature of the night!
Did you know that the typical modern household uses 20-40 energy vampire appliances? Continue reading…
