Resolve to save water in 2015 by turning off sprinklers after rainstorms

SAN DIEGO – A storm that dropped rain and snow across San Diego County Dec. 30 and 31 should make it easy to start 2015 by saving water – a great New Year’s resolution for everyone in the region to adopt after more than three years of drought. By turning off irrigation systems following significant rainfall, residents can conserve valuable water supplies and help the region withstand drought conditions.

The winter’s first manual snow survey results released Dec. 30 by state officials underscored the need for increased water conservation statewide. The measurement of four inches of...