We need to save more water now because some of the imported water supplies our region relies on have been cut. The 20-Gallon Challenge is a call to San Diegans to Save Water Now. Sophie@103.7 is partnering with the San Diego County Water Authority and 10News to educate San Diego about the critical need to save water.

Join our team and take the 20 Gallon Challenge to save 20 gallons of water every day! We need to Save Water Now.  Simply submit your water saving tips.  Randomly selected tips will be read on air each day! You will also be entered to win tickets to some of this summer’s best concerts and you’ll be in the running a $300 gift card from Westfield UTC, where plans for the shopping center revitalization include many water-smart features that will result in a net zero impact on San Diego’s water supply!!  Click HERE to enter.

Take the Super Water Saver Challenge – tell us how your organization, company or association is taking action to become an exemplary water saver in San Diego County. Three businesses will be recognized for their efforts. Click HERE to enter.

Reduce outdoor waste. More than half of all urban water use in San Diego County is outdoors, and many people overwater their yards without realizing it.

Cut back on watering the yard. Skipping just one day a week can save hundreds of gallons each time. Also, try watering it for 2 minutes less, and only watering before 6am or after 8pm.

Use a broom, not a hose. Clean off driveways and sidewalks with a broom, and save the water.

Adjust your sprinklers. Make sure your sprinklers aren't watering the street, sidewalk, or your house!

Take advantage of incentives. Save water by taking advantage of incentives offered by the Water Authority, and upgrade your landscape with more efficient irrigation products.

Always wash a full load. You should always make sure to run a full load in your dishwasher or washing machine. You can also save water by not leaving the water running while hand-washing dishes.

Turn it off while you brush. You can turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth to save water. Also, try taking a shower for 2 minutes shorter than usual.

Keep things working smoothly. Be sure to fix leaky toilets, faucets or pipes.

For more water saving tips, log on to 20GallonChallenge.com and pledge to save 20 gallons per day.

Enter your video addressing the need to reduce outdoor water use.  Your video could appear on local television. Click here for details!