San Jose Water Company: Your Guide to Water-Wise Living

A History of Innovation and Sustainability

Since 1866, San Jose Water Company has been providing clean, safe water to the San Jose community.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide our customers with high-quality water and wastewater services in a sustainable and cost-effective manner. We are committed to protecting the environment and promoting water conservation.

Our Services

We provide a variety of services to our customers, including:

• Water delivery
• Wastewater treatment
• Fire protection
• Recycled water
• Water conservation programs

Our Water Sources

We get our water from a variety of sources, including:

• Surface water (reservoirs and rivers)
• Groundwater (wells)
• Recycled water

Water Conservation

We are committed to water conservation and have implemented a number of programs to help our customers reduce their water use. These programs include:

• Residential water audits
• Commercial water audits
• Water-efficient landscaping
• Rebates for water-efficient appliances
• Public education campaigns

Benefits of Water Conservation

Conserving water has many benefits, including:

• Lower water bills: Reducing your water use can save you money on your water bill.
• Reduced environmental impact: Conserving water helps to protect our environment by reducing the amount of water that is used and disposed of.
• Increased water security: Conserving water helps to ensure that we have enough water for future generations.

Why Water Matters

Water is essential for life. We use water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and watering our lawns. Water is also used to generate electricity, manufacture products, and transport goods.

The Impact of Water Scarcity

Water scarcity is a global problem that is only going to get worse in the future. As the population grows and the climate changes, the demand for water is increasing while the supply is decreasing. This is leading to water shortages in many parts of the world.

The Consequences of Water Shortages

Water shortages can have a devastating impact on people and the environment. Water shortages can lead to:

• Food shortages: Water is essential for growing food. Without water, crops will fail and people will go hungry.
• Disease: Waterborne diseases are a major cause of death in developing countries. When water is scarce, people are more likely to drink contaminated water, which can lead to diarrhea, cholera, and other diseases.
• Conflict: Water shortages can lead to conflict between different groups of people who are competing for the same water resources.

What We Can Do to Address Water Scarcity

There are a number of things we can do to address water scarcity, including:

• Conserving water: Conserving water is one of the most important things we can do to reduce water scarcity. We can all do our part to conserve water by taking shorter showers, fixing leaky faucets, and watering our lawns less often.
• Investing in water infrastructure: We need to invest in water infrastructure to improve the efficiency of our water systems and to increase our water storage capacity.
• Developing new water sources: We need to develop new water sources, such as desalination plants and recycled water systems, to supplement our existing water sources.
• Educating people about water scarcity: We need to educate people about the importance of water conservation and the consequences of water shortages.

Table 1: Water Conservation Tips for Households

Table 2: Water Conservation Tips for Businesses

Table 3: Water Conservation Benefits

Conclusion

Water is a precious resource that we all need to protect. By conserving water, we can help to ensure that we have enough water for today and for future generations.