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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPipeline 02 - Spring 2018T H E O T A Y W A TER DISTRICT • P R OUDLY SERVING E A ST C OUNT Y A ND TH E S OUTH B A Y SINC E 1956 A NEWSLET T E R FOR CUSTO MER S OF T HE OTAY WATER DISTRICT SPRING 2018 FOLLOW OTAY WATER ON... / SIGA AL DISTRITO DE AGUA DE OTAY EN... OTAY WATER DISTRICT – Board of Directors The Board of Directors meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. in the Board meeting room. The public is encouraged to attend at 2554 Sweetwater Springs Boulevard, Spring Valley, CA. PresidentTim Smith, Division 1tsmith@otaywater.gov Vice PresidentMitch Thompson, Division 2mthompson@otaywater.gov TreasurerMark Robak, Division 5mrobak@otaywater.gov Board MemberGary Croucher, Division 3gcroucher@otaywater.gov Board MemberHector Gastelum, Division 4hector@otaywater.gov Dedicated to Community Service FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT CALL (619) 670-2222 OR GO TO OTAYWATER.GOV The Pipeline Newsletter is published quartely by the Otay Water District and can also be found online at otaywater.gov. Copywright ©2018 Otay Water District. All rights reserved. READING YOUR ANALOG REGISTER To read your analog register, first take a look at the last two black-dial numbers on the far right of the register. These are not used because they indicate a measurement in cubic feet. Once those two numbers pass 99 then the white-dial number on the furthest right rolls over one number. This would indicate 100-cubic feet. These are the numbers used to calculate your water usage for billing. Water consumption on your monthly water bill is listed as units. Water charges are based on increments of 100-cubic feet of water delivered, or a “billing unit.” Just like your car’s mileage odometer, a register’s numbers record all water that has passed through the meter since its installation date. Subtract the white numbers from the last reading on your previous water bill to find out how many 100-cubic feet of water have been used for the month. To detect a leak, take a look at the small triangle or asterisk on the register that rotates even when a small amount of water is moving through the meter. If you have turned off all water at your property and it is still moving, you have a leak and should investigate further. READING YOUR DIGITAL REGISTER A meter register with a digital display is read similar to an analog. However, the last four numbers on the right are not used because they are less than 100-cubic feet. The numbers to the left of them are in 100-cubic feet. These are the numbers used to calculate your water usage. To detect a leak using a digital register, look for the box labeled GPM (gallons per minute) on the top left corner of the register. If all water is off on your property, the GPM should read 000.0. NOTE: There is a short time delay on the start and stop of water flow through digital registers so you may need to wait a few minutes before checking the meter after the water has been turned off. CÓMO LEER SU MEDIDOR DE AGUA ANALÓGICO Primero, observe los dos últimos números sobre el dial de color negro en el lado derecho del registro. Estos dígitos no se utilizan ya que indican una medición en pies cúbicos. Una vez que esos dos dígitos sobrepasan el número 99, el número sobre el dial de color blanco en la extrema derecha subirá un número. Esto estará indicado en 100 pies cúbicos. Estos son los dígitos que se utilizan para calcular su consumo de agua. El consumo de agua en su factura mensual se indica en unidades. Las tarifas de agua se basan en incrementos de 100 pies cúbicos de agua entregada o “unidad de facturación”. Al igual que el odómetro de su automóvil, los números registran toda el agua que pasa por el medidor desde la fecha de su instalación. Si sustrae la última lectura de su factura de esos números usted sabrá la cantidad de pies cúbicos de agua que ha utilizado. Para detectar una fuga observe el pequeño triángulo o asterisco que gira incluso cuando pasa poca cantidad de agua a través del medidor. Si usted cierra el agua en su propiedad y nota que todavía se está moviendo, usted tiene una fuga que debería investigar más a fondo. CÓMO LEER SU MEDIDOR DE AGUA DIGITAL Un medidor de agua con una pantalla digital se lee de forma similar a un analógico. Sin embargo, los últimos cuatro números de la derecha no se utilizan porque representan menos de 100 pies cúbicos. Los números de lado izquierdo se indican en 100 pies cúbicos. Estos son los números que se utilizan para calcular su consumo de agua. Para detectar una fuga utilizando su medidor digital busque la pequeña caja que dice GPM (galones por minuto) en la esquina superior izquierda. Si toda el agua de su propiedad está cerrada, el GPM indicará 000.0. IMPORTANTE: Tome en cuenta que existe un pequeño retraso en el inicio y el momento en que el flujo de agua ya no pasa a través de los medidores digitales, así que le recomendamos que espere unos minutos antes de revisar su medidor después de que haya cerrado el agua. How to Read and Check for Leaks Using Your Water Meter The register on your water meter is the part that shows your meter readings. Otay customers may see either an analog or digital register on their water meter. Understanding how to read your water meter’s register can help you calculate your water consumption and even determine if you have a leak on your property. ¡Aprenda a leer su medidor de agua y detecte posibles fugas! El registro en su medidor es la parte que indica la cantidad de agua que usted ha utilizado. Los clientes del Distrito de Agua de Otay pueden tener un medidor de agua analógico o digital. El comprender cómo leer el medidor de agua le ayudará a calcular su consumo y determinar si tiene alguna fuga en su propiedad. For video tutorials on how to locate and read your meter, visit otaywater.gov/customer- service/water-services/ how-to-read-your-meter. For additional questions about your water consumption or how to read your meter, contact Customer Service at (619) 670-2222. Usted puede encontrar videos tutoriales sobre cómo ubicar y leer su medidor en otaywater.gov/customer-service/water-services/how-to-read-your-meter. Para preguntas adicionales acerca de su consumo de agua o cómo leer su medidor, comuníquese con el Departamento de Servicio al Cliente del distrito al (619) 670-2222. WATER EQUIVALENTS TABLE 1 cubic foot =7.48 gallons =62.4 pounds of water 100 cubic feet =748 gallons =One billing unit 1 million gallons =3.07 acre feet =1,337 units 1 acre foot =325,872 gallons =Covers 1 acre of land, 1 foot deep TABLA DE EQUIVALENCIAS 1 pie cúbico =7.48 galones=62.4 libras de agua 100 pies cúbicos=748 galones=Una unidad de facturación 1 millón de galones=3.07 acre-pie =1,337 unidades 1 acre-pie=325,872 galones=Cubre 1 acre of tierra, 1 pie de profundidad Nan Sterman’sPlant Soup Inc. Nan Sterman is a garden expert, author, designer, and educator. Nan leads international garden tours and hosts the show A Growing Passion on KPBS TV. www.plantsoup.com For additional classes or events, visit thegarden.org Free Docent-Led ToursFirst Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. Be inspired to create a water-wise landscape of your own while enjoying an informative walk through the Garden with a docent tour guide. Visit thegarden.org for special themed tours. Professional Landscape Design Consultations The Garden offers 45-minute landscape consultations for residents looking to make changes to their landscape with water-wise plants. Call (619) 660-0614 ext. 10 to schedule. Cost: $60 for members; $75 for nonmembers. Ms. Smarty-Plants School Tours and Assembly Program Become a Ms. Smarty-Plants Earth Hero. Join Ms. Smarty-Plants as she takes you on a magical, fun, and interactive journey through plant adaptations, the water cycle, conservation, and more. To book an educational tour of the Garden or a school assembly program, call (619) 660-0615 ext. 16. ONGOING EVENTS A few years ago, we shot an episode of A Growing Passion about creating waterwise gardens (www.agrowingpassion.com/episode- 405-lawn-gone-waterwise-gardens). Among the gardens we showcased was a beautiful Los Angeles garden designed by a good friend. For the shoot, he and I wandered through the garden talking about the sloping lawn it replaced. As we walked, I noticed the mulch sliding off the surface, revealing black fabric weedcloth beneath. “Why weedcloth?” I asked him. “I didn’t want to use it,” he said. “It was a requirement.” The lawn replacement was done under a Los Angeles water-agency rebate and one of the requirements was weedcloth. I was stunned. All the work and effort that went into this beautiful new garden could be wasted by that one misguided requirement. “Weed cloth,” “weed barrier,” and “landscape fabric” all describe fabric-like materials sold by the roll. The fabric is laid out over bare soil with the promise of a permanent solution to weed problems. Drip irrigation goes beneath the fabric, which is then pinned down with metal staples. To plant, you cut slits in the weedcloth, dig a hole, and plant the plant. Finally, you cover the weedcloth with mulch. WHAT’S WRONG WITH WEEDCLOTH? Sadly, weedcloth is not a long-term solution and in fact, is detrimental to the soil, the plants, and the success of your garden. True, intact weedcloth can suppress annual weeds from developing short-term, but does not stop Bermuda grass or other creeping weeds. They grow out from the edges, emerge from seams, and pop up through holes that develop in the fabric as it ages and breaks down. Annual weeds sprout through those holes, too. Weedcloth does not stop weed seeds from blowing into the garden, being dropped by birds, or falling off your shoes or your dog’s coat. Those weeds sprout in the mulch that covers weed cloth. Irrigation under weed cloth is impossible to monitor. If something breaks or starts to leak, you may not notice for a long time, if ever. Weedcloth is supposed to be water permeable; which may be the case in regions with torrential downpours, but here, water barely penetrates. Soil beneath weedcloth, then, dries out and hardens. Beneficial organisms that keep plants healthy cannot survive under those conditions. And, since this happens out of sight, most people do not notice the transformation to concrete-hard surface until they remove the weedcloth. Since weedcloth is a physical barrier, it keeps mulch from doing its most important jobs. As mulch breaks down, it incorporates into the soil. That organic matter supports important microorganisms and beneficial insects that help keep plant roots healthy. Mulch also helps heavy soils drain and helps fast draining soils hold water. But when weed cloth is between mulch and soil, none of this happens. Instead, the mulch dries out to dust, and like in the garden I visited, slips off the weed cloth or blows away. It is unsightly and a huge missed opportunity. Eventually, garden owners wonder why their plants are growing poorly. When they pull back the mulch, they may even find plant roots growing on top of the landscape fabric, rather than in the soil. After a year or so, weedcloth breaks down. Shredded black strips emerge from under the mulch, making a big, ugly mess. At that point, it has to be removed and has become a big, costly, labor-intensive project. JUST USE MULCH Forget weedcloth. Instead, opt for a 3 or 4-inch-thick layer of organic mulch applied directly onto the surface of the soil. “Organic” mulch, by the way, is mulch made from leaves, clippings, tree branches, etc. Mulch delivers on the promise of smothering weed seeds. Weeds that sprout from seeds that blow or drop into mulch are easy to pull out, thanks to the loose, chunky nature of organic mulch. Reapply mulch once a year or so. If your garden is entirely succulents, use inorganic mulch – rocks, decomposed granite, gravel, etc. – also in a 3-inch-thick layer applied directly onto soil, without weedcloth. There is one situation where weedcloth performs a valuable service. When you build a dry streambed that will always be dry (rather than a bioswale), weedcloth under the smallest gravel helps keep the gravel from sinking into the soil and disappearing. Beyond that, don’t fall for the false promise of weedcloth. Your garden will thank you. Weedcloth RevealedFree Water Agency Customer Appreciation Day at the Garden on May 19 Otay Water District is pleased to invite its customers to the annual Customer Appreciation Day at the Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon. The free event is dedicated to ratepayers of water agencies supporting the Garden. Customers can enjoy free snacks, children’s activities, garden tours, exhibits, and presentations. Water agency representatives will have a booth and provide visitors with giveaway items and information on water-use efficiency rebates, services, and more. Visitors will also discover different varieties of low water- use plants, how to “toss the turf” and find inspiration for WaterSmart gardening. To make it more fun and cool everyone off, participating water agencies are providing free shave ice to customers (one per person while supplies last). To learn more about this event, visit otaywater.gov/customer-appreciation-day. Monthly Board Meetings Are Now Streamed Live via Audio! In March, the District began live audio streaming of its monthly Board of Directors’ meetings. The District’s Board regularly meets in open session, typically on the first Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend these meetings or listen to the live audio stream. To view the Board meeting dates, agendas, and previous audio archives, visit otaywater.gov/board-agenda. BECOME A WATER OUTREACH AMBASSADOR Citizens Water Academy to be Held in South County Do you know or are you a community leader interested in learning about water-related programs and projects in the San Diego region? Nominate them or yourself for the San Diego County Water Authority’s Award-Winning Citizens Water Academy fall session in South County. The free program provides a behind-the-scenes look into the region’s water supply, drought-response efforts, and operations. Participants must commit to attend three weekday classroom sessions, which include a facilities tour. To nominate someone or yourself, visit sdcwa.org/citizens-water- academy or pick up a nomination form at the Otay Water District administrative office, 2554 Sweetwater Springs Blvd. Spring Valley, 91978. Nominations are due Sept. 10. The selection process is competitive and acceptance is not guaranteed. FALL SESSION SCHEDULE Wednesday, October 10, 2018: 1 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2018: 1 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2018: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. NOMINATIONProcess Now Open SATURDAY May 19, 2018 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 12122 Cuyamaca Colleg e Drive West El Cajon, CA 92019 Nan Sterman’sPlant Soup Inc. Nan Sterman is a garden expert, author, designer, and educator. Nan leads international garden tours and hosts the show A Growing Passion on KPBS TV. www.plantsoup.com For additional classes or events, visit thegarden.org Free Docent-Led Tours First Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. Be inspired to create a water-wise landscape of your own while enjoying an informative walk through the Garden with a docent tour guide. Visit thegarden.org for special themed tours. Professional Landscape Design Consultations The Garden offers 45-minute landscape consultations for residents looking to make changes to their landscape with water-wise plants. Call (619) 660-0614 ext. 10 to schedule. Cost: $60 for members; $75 for nonmembers. Ms. Smarty-Plants School Tours and Assembly Program Become a Ms. Smarty-Plants Earth Hero. Join Ms. Smarty-Plants as she takes you on a magical, fun, and interactive journey through plant adaptations, the water cycle, conservation, and more. To book an educational tour of the Garden or a school assembly program, call (619) 660-0615 ext. 16. ONGOING EVENTS A few years ago, we shot an episode of A Growing Passion about creating waterwise gardens (www.agrowingpassion.com/episode-405-lawn-gone-waterwise-gardens). Among the gardens we showcased was a beautiful Los Angeles garden designed by a good friend. For the shoot, he and I wandered through the garden talking about the sloping lawn it replaced. As we walked, I noticed the mulch sliding off the surface, revealing black fabric weedcloth beneath. “Why weedcloth?” I asked him. “I didn’t want to use it,” he said. “It was a requirement.” The lawn replacement was done under a Los Angeles water-agency rebate and one of the requirements was weedcloth. I was stunned. All the work and effort that went into this beautiful new garden could be wasted by that one misguided requirement. “Weed cloth,” “weed barrier,” and “landscape fabric” all describe fabric-like materials sold by the roll. The fabric is laid out over bare soil with the promise of a permanent solution to weed problems. Drip irrigation goes beneath the fabric, which is then pinned down with metal staples. To plant, you cut slits in the weedcloth, dig a hole, and plant the plant. Finally, you cover the weedcloth with mulch. WHAT’S WRONG WITH WEEDCLOTH? Sadly, weedcloth is not a long-term solution and in fact, is detrimental to the soil, the plants, and the success of your garden. True, intact weedcloth can suppress annual weeds from developing short-term, but does not stop Bermuda grass or other creeping weeds. They grow out from the edges, emerge from seams, and pop up through holes that develop in the fabric as it ages and breaks down. Annual weeds sprout through those holes, too. Weedcloth does not stop weed seeds from blowing into the garden, being dropped by birds, or falling off your shoes or your dog’s coat. Those weeds sprout in the mulch that covers weed cloth. Irrigation under weed cloth is impossible to monitor. If something breaks or starts to leak, you may not notice for a long time, if ever. Weedcloth is supposed to be water permeable; which may be the case in regions with torrential downpours, but here, water barely penetrates. Soil beneath weedcloth, then, dries out and hardens. Beneficial organisms that keep plants healthy cannot survive under those conditions. And, since this happens out of sight, most people do not notice the transformation to concrete-hard surface until they remove the weedcloth. Since weedcloth is a physical barrier, it keeps mulch from doing its most important jobs. As mulch breaks down, it incorporates into the soil. That organic matter supports important microorganisms and beneficial insects that help keep plant roots healthy. Mulch also helps heavy soils drain and helps fast draining soils hold water. But when weed cloth is between mulch and soil, none of this happens. Instead, the mulch dries out to dust, and like in the garden I visited, slips off the weed cloth or blows away. It is unsightly and a huge missed opportunity. Eventually, garden owners wonder why their plants are growing poorly. When they pull back the mulch, they may even find plant roots growing on top of the landscape fabric, rather than in the soil. After a year or so, weedcloth breaks down. Shredded black strips emerge from under the mulch, making a big, ugly mess. At that point, it has to be removed and has become a big, costly, labor-intensive project. JUST USE MULCH Forget weedcloth. Instead, opt for a 3 or 4-inch-thick layer of organic mulch applied directly onto the surface of the soil. “Organic” mulch, by the way, is mulch made from leaves, clippings, tree branches, etc. Mulch delivers on the promise of smothering weed seeds. Weeds that sprout from seeds that blow or drop into mulch are easy to pull out, thanks to the loose, chunky nature of organic mulch. Reapply mulch once a year or so. If your garden is entirely succulents, use inorganic mulch – rocks, decomposed granite, gravel, etc. – also in a 3-inch-thick layer applied directly onto soil, without weedcloth. There is one situation where weedcloth performs a valuable service. When you build a dry streambed that will always be dry (rather than a bioswale), weedcloth under the smallest gravel helps keep the gravel from sinking into the soil and disappearing. Beyond that, don’t fall for the false promise of weedcloth. Your garden will thank you. Weedcloth RevealedFree Water Agency Customer Appreciation Day at the Garden on May 19 Otay Water District is pleased to invite its customers to the annual Customer Appreciation Day at the Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon. The free event is dedicated to ratepayers of water agencies supporting the Garden. Customers can enjoy free snacks, children’s activities, garden tours, exhibits, and presentations. Water agency representatives will have a booth and provide visitors with giveaway items and information on water-use efficiency rebates, services, and more. Visitors will also discover different varieties of low water- use plants, how to “toss the turf” and find inspiration for WaterSmart gardening. To make it more fun and cool everyone off, participating water agencies are providing free shave ice to customers (one per person while supplies last). To learn more about this event, visit otaywater.gov/customer-appreciation-day. Monthly Board Meetings Are Now Streamed Live via Audio! In March, the District began live audio streaming of its monthly Board of Directors’ meetings. The District’s Board regularly meets in open session, typically on the first Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend these meetings or listen to the live audio stream. To view the Board meeting dates, agendas, and previous audio archives, visit otaywater.gov/board-agenda. BECOME A WATER OUTREACH AMBASSADOR Citizens Water Academy to be Held in South County Do you know or are you a community leader interested in learning about water-related programs and projects in the San Diego region? Nominate them or yourself for the San Diego County Water Authority’s Award-Winning Citizens Water Academy fall session in South County. The free program provides a behind-the-scenes look into the region’s water supply, drought-response efforts, and operations. Participants must commit to attend three weekday classroom sessions, which include a facilities tour. To nominate someone or yourself, visit sdcwa.org/citizens-water- academy or pick up a nomination form at the Otay Water District administrative office, 2554 Sweetwater Springs Blvd. Spring Valley, 91978. Nominations are due Sept. 10. The selection process is competitive and acceptance is not guaranteed. FALL SESSION SCHEDULE Wednesday, October 10, 2018: 1 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2018: 1 - 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2018: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. NOMINATIONProcess Now Open SATURDAY May 19, 2018 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 12122 Cuyamaca Colleg e Drive West El Cajon, CA 92019 T H E O T A Y W A TER DISTRICT • P R OUDLY SERVING E A ST C OUNT Y A ND TH E S OUTH B A Y SINC E 1956 A NEWSLET T E R FOR CUSTO MER S OF T HE OTAY WATER DISTRICT SPRING 2018 FOLLOW OTAY WATER ON... / SIGA AL DISTRITO DE AGUA DE OTAY EN... OTAY WATER DISTRICT – Board of Directors The Board of Directors meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. in the Board meeting room. The public is encouraged to attend at 2554 Sweetwater Springs Boulevard, Spring Valley, CA. PresidentTim Smith, Division 1tsmith@otaywater.gov Vice PresidentMitch Thompson, Division 2mthompson@otaywater.gov TreasurerMark Robak, Division 5mrobak@otaywater.gov Board MemberGary Croucher, Division 3gcroucher@otaywater.gov Board MemberHector Gastelum, Division 4hector@otaywater.gov Dedicated to Community Service FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT CALL (619) 670-2222 OR GO TO OTAYWATER.GOV The Pipeline Newsletter is published quartely by the Otay Water District and can also be found online at otaywater.gov. Copywright ©2018 Otay Water District. All rights reserved. READING YOUR ANALOG REGISTER To read your analog register, first take a look at the last two black-dial numbers on the far right of the register. These are not used because they indicate a measurement in cubic feet. Once those two numbers pass 99 then the white-dial number on the furthest right rolls over one number. This would indicate 100-cubic feet. These are the numbers used to calculate your water usage for billing. Water consumption on your monthly water bill is listed as units. Water charges are based on increments of 100-cubic feet of water delivered, or a “billing unit.” Just like your car’s mileage odometer, a register’s numbers record all water that has passed through the meter since its installation date. Subtract the white numbers from the last reading on your previous water bill to find out how many 100-cubic feet of water have been used for the month. To detect a leak, take a look at the small triangle or asterisk on the register that rotates even when a small amount of water is moving through the meter. If you have turned off all water at your property and it is still moving, you have a leak and should investigate further. READING YOUR DIGITAL REGISTER A meter register with a digital display is read similar to an analog. However, the last four numbers on the right are not used because they are less than 100-cubic feet. The numbers to the left of them are in 100-cubic feet. These are the numbers used to calculate your water usage. To detect a leak using a digital register, look for the box labeled GPM (gallons per minute) on the top left corner of the register. If all water is off on your property, the GPM should read 000.0. NOTE: There is a short time delay on the start and stop of water flow through digital registers so you may need to wait a few minutes before checking the meter after the water has been turned off. CÓMO LEER SU MEDIDOR DE AGUA ANALÓGICO Primero, observe los dos últimos números sobre el dial de color negro en el lado derecho del registro. Estos dígitos no se utilizan ya que indican una medición en pies cúbicos. Una vez que esos dos dígitos sobrepasan el número 99, el número sobre el dial de color blanco en la extrema derecha subirá un número. Esto estará indicado en 100 pies cúbicos. Estos son los dígitos que se utilizan para calcular su consumo de agua. El consumo de agua en su factura mensual se indica en unidades. Las tarifas de agua se basan en incrementos de 100 pies cúbicos de agua entregada o “unidad de facturación”. Al igual que el odómetro de su automóvil, los números registran toda el agua que pasa por el medidor desde la fecha de su instalación. Si sustrae la última lectura de su factura de esos números usted sabrá la cantidad de pies cúbicos de agua que ha utilizado. Para detectar una fuga observe el pequeño triángulo o asterisco que gira incluso cuando pasa poca cantidad de agua a través del medidor. Si usted cierra el agua en su propiedad y nota que todavía se está moviendo, usted tiene una fuga que debería investigar más a fondo. CÓMO LEER SU MEDIDOR DE AGUA DIGITAL Un medidor de agua con una pantalla digital se lee de forma similar a un analógico. Sin embargo, los últimos cuatro números de la derecha no se utilizan porque representan menos de 100 pies cúbicos. Los números de lado izquierdo se indican en 100 pies cúbicos. Estos son los números que se utilizan para calcular su consumo de agua. Para detectar una fuga utilizando su medidor digital busque la pequeña caja que dice GPM (galones por minuto) en la esquina superior izquierda. Si toda el agua de su propiedad está cerrada, el GPM indicará 000.0. IMPORTANTE: Tome en cuenta que existe un pequeño retraso en el inicio y el momento en que el flujo de agua ya no pasa a través de los medidores digitales, así que le recomendamos que espere unos minutos antes de revisar su medidor después de que haya cerrado el agua. How to Read and Check for Leaks Using Your Water Meter The register on your water meter is the part that shows your meter readings. Otay customers may see either an analog or digital register on their water meter. Understanding how to read your water meter’s register can help you calculate your water consumption and even determine if you have a leak on your property. ¡Aprenda a leer su medidor de agua y detecte posibles fugas! El registro en su medidor es la parte que indica la cantidad de agua que usted ha utilizado. Los clientes del Distrito de Agua de Otay pueden tener un medidor de agua analógico o digital. El comprender cómo leer el medidor de agua le ayudará a calcular su consumo y determinar si tiene alguna fuga en su propiedad. For video tutorials on how to locate and read your meter, visit otaywater.gov/customer- service/water-services/ how-to-read-your-meter. For additional questions about your water consumption or how to read your meter, contact Customer Service at (619) 670-2222. Usted puede encontrar videos tutoriales sobre cómo ubicar y leer su medidor en otaywater.gov/customer-service/water-services/how-to-read-your-meter. Para preguntas adicionales acerca de su consumo de agua o cómo leer su medidor, comuníquese con el Departamento de Servicio al Cliente del distrito al (619) 670-2222. WATER EQUIVALENTS TABLE 1 cubic foot =7.48 gallons =62.4 pounds of water 100 cubic feet =748 gallons =One billing unit 1 million gallons =3.07 acre feet =1,337 units 1 acre foot =325,872 gallons =Covers 1 acre of land, 1 foot deep TABLA DE EQUIVALENCIAS 1 pie cúbico =7.48 galones =62.4 libras de agua 100 pies cúbicos =748 galones =Una unidad de facturación 1 millón de galones =3.07 acre-pie =1,337 unidades 1 acre-pie =325,872 galones =Cubre 1 acre of tierra, 1 pie de profundidad