Page A12 • October 27, 2016 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers
Technology to Help Deliver Savings to West Valley Water District Customers
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he West Valley Water District has partnered with technology company Dropcountr Inc. to provide residents with a new tool that will help them conserve water and save money on the water bills. West Valley Water District residential customers can now keep track of their personal water usage, anytime, anywhere by downloading the free Dropcountr app directly from the Apple or Android App Store, or from any web browser by visiting www.dropcountr.com. In addition to current usage reports, West Valley Water District customers will now have easy access to historical usage patterns, a comparison to neighborhood water use, a destination for timely utility support and communication, as well as tips and tricks about water conservation and efficiency. “It’s important for customers to continue to save water in order to be sure we have ample water supplies for the future” says Dr. Clifford O. Young, President of the West Valley Water District Board of Directors, “Dropcountr is a great way for customers to save water and find ways to reduce their monthly bills.” Dropcountr has partnered with several utilities in the Santa Ana Watershed to provide both homeowners and utilities with modern data analytics and tools for conservation purposes. Dropcountr users have demonstrated an average 6% usage reduction and seen similar benefits on their monthly bill. This program is made available thanks to dedicated funding from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA). “Homeowners look to their phones for information, not their mailboxes,” said Robb Barnitt, Dropcountr CEO. “Homeowners need quick answers to key questions, like ‘How much do I use daily? How did I do this month compared to last? What’s a reasonable monthly goal?’ In this sustained drought, we’re thrilled to bring West Valley Water Dis-
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trict and the community they serve into the Dropcountr family, and look forward to helping more homeowners better understand and manage their water use.” WVWD serves the communities of Bloomington, Colton, Fontana, Rialto and parts of an unincorporated area in San Bernardino and
a segment of the Jurupa Valley in Riverside County. Customers are encouraged to visit www.wvwd.org to learn more about ways to conserve, access rebate programs, and participate in conservation activities.