https://www.soquelcreekwater.org/Gallery.aspx Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:53:10 -0800 Soquel Creek Water District, CA - Get the latest additions to photo gallery en-us https://www.soquelcreekwater.org/Gallery.aspx?PID=32 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0800 The Sullivan's water-wise garden is planted for maximum water efficiency. They rarely water and when they do, they mostly use gray water carefully collected from their sink. All of their edible plants are thriving and tasty. https://www.soquelcreekwater.org/Gallery.aspx?PID=32/637516332000000000 https://www.soquelcreekwater.org/Gallery.aspx?PID=33 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0800 The Sullivan's installed 2 bioswales on either side of their front yard. When there's a storm, the swales allow the water to sink and add to the groundwater table. This also avoids wasted runoff down the street. https://www.soquelcreekwater.org/Gallery.aspx?PID=33/637516332000000000 https://www.soquelcreekwater.org/Gallery.aspx?PID=34 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0800 Kristin demonstrates the hot water recirculation button by her kitchen sink. After pushing the button and waiting three minutes, then when the water faucet is turned on, the water comes out hot within seconds. https://www.soquelcreekwater.org/Gallery.aspx?PID=34/637516332000000000 https://www.soquelcreekwater.org/Gallery.aspx?PID=35 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0800 The Sullivan's also installed a 2500 gallon capacity rain water collecting cistern. This takes them through the dry season for any outdoor watering. A couple of good storms will fill it up. https://www.soquelcreekwater.org/Gallery.aspx?PID=35/637516332000000000 https://www.soquelcreekwater.org/Gallery.aspx?PID=36 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0800 They also installed low-flow, water efficient showerheads in both bathrooms. https://www.soquelcreekwater.org/Gallery.aspx?PID=36/637516332000000000 https://www.soquelcreekwater.org/Gallery.aspx?PID=37 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0800 The Sullivan's planted plenty of beautiful milkweed in their back garden. Since milkweed are native their roots are established after 3 years and then you don't have to water them at all. These plants create and support wildlife habitat. https://www.soquelcreekwater.org/Gallery.aspx?PID=37/637516332000000000 https://www.soquelcreekwater.org/Gallery.aspx?PID=38 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0800 When they built their home they purchased the most energy and water efficient washing machine available at the time. They are mindful of their clothes washing and limit laundry as much as possible. https://www.soquelcreekwater.org/Gallery.aspx?PID=38/637516332000000000