Desert Water Agency Segment – September 5, 2025

Seg 1 – Desert Water Agency Segment

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DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Xochitl Pena re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT – There is a watering guide for summer-time on their web site, www.dwa.org/guide.
– REMINDER – Do not water until 48 hours AFTER a rain.
– DISCUSSION that we have VERY DEEP WELLS for our water THAT YOU CAN’T EVEN SEE.
– REPORT that we have 425 miles of pipe in Palm springs, all old unlined steel. Will be replaced w/ iron to last 100 years.
– DISCUSSION of OVERSEEDING…..recommend NOT TO DO IT. “Go gold”. Do NOT replant rye. Saves water and you’ll have less allergy issues.
– DISCUSSION of the rules for using the incentive programs. Your rebate is mailed to you as a check.
1. Smart controllers.
2. Water efficient nozzles and irrigation heads. $5. Rebate per nozzle; $2 rebate for installation. www.dwa.org/rebate.
3. Washing machines w/ “water sense” type
4. Residential toilets – Joey got her rebate check!!!!
5. Grass removal
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)

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