Upper San Gabriel Valley MWD Launches New Water Smart Home Program by Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Jun 7, 2021 Member Submitted News MONROVIA — The Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (Upper District) is proud to announce the launch of its new conservation program, Water Smart Home! As an EPA WaterSense Partner, Upper District has taken great strides in promoting water efficiency throughout its service area. Through the creation of this new program, the Upper District Board of Directors continue their leadership in offering innovative and accessible conservation programs to their residents. “Getting conservation items into as many homes as possible will help us achieve greater lifetime water savings in the region,” said Upper District President Ed Chavez. “This program targets our service area’s low-income communities that may need greater assistance and access to these water-saving devices. We encourage our residents to take part in this program.” Upper District’s Water Smart Home program will focus on bringing water use efficiency to households within Upper District’s underserved communities. Eligible residents will select up to six water efficient devices to be installed at their home free of charge by the program’s consultant, EcoTech Services. Included on the program’s list of available water-savings devices are leak repair kits, irrigation controllers, rain sensors, showerheads, and sprinkler nozzles. To participate residents are required to register by calling the toll-free number (866) 308-8391 or visiting the Water Smart Home website http://www.ecotechservices.net/wshp. Once a residential address is qualified, Upper District’s program consultant will schedule an appointment for installing the devices free of charge. Applying early is encouraged since participation is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. Additional program information and a full list of the program’s conservation devices is available on the program’s website. Upper District’s mission is to provide a reliable, sustainable, diversified, and affordable portfolio of high-quality water supplies to the San Gabriel Valley; including water conservation, recycled water, storm water capture, storage, water transfers and imported water. Upper District services nearly one million people in its 144 square mile service territory. Upper District serves all or parts of the following cities: Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, City of Industry, Covina, El Monte, Glendora, Duarte, Irwindale, La Puente, Monrovia, Rosemead, San Gabriel, South El Monte, South Pasadena, Temple City, and West Covina. Governed by a five-member elected board of directors, Upper District is a member agency of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Annually, more than 78 billion gallons of water is used in Upper District’s service area. For more information about Upper District, please visit our website www.upperdistrict.org or call 626-443-2297. ###