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Got cartons? Starting in December, there will be a drop-off location in Davis where people can bring empty and rinsed cartons for recycling. More information coming soon!
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When water flows down the street gutter and into a storm drain, it enters a series of underground pipes that carry the water away from properties and streets. This storm drain system is designed to protect the City from flooding by conveying stormwater to detention ponds, drainage channels and lift stations, then out to local waterways and the ocean. In portions of Davis north of I-80, most stormwater flows directly from the streets to local ponds (West Area Pond, Evergreen Pond, Julie Partansky Pond, Sutter Davis Hospital Pond, the Cannery Pond and the Core Area Pond), then through drainage channels to the Willow Slough Bypass, then out to the Yolo Bypass, the Sacramento River and the ocean. In portions of Davis south of I-80, the stormwater flows through various drainage channels and then is pumped into the Yolo Bypass. Unlike wastewater that goes down the drains inside a home (via sinks, showers, toilets, etc.), stormwater is not treated and is one of the leading causes of water pollution in the United States. When stormwater carries pollutants (such as dirt, trash, animal waste, oil, gas, fertilizers, pesticides, metals, etc.) to our local water bodies, it not only harms aquatic plants and animals, but can also cause adverse effects on our use of water for swimming, fishing, drinking and agriculture. Because of these factors, it’s important to remember that only rain belongs in a storm drain. https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/public-works-utilities-and-operations/stormwater/pollution-prevention-at-home
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If you start to see large flocks of turkeys around town, it's not because the wild turkey population has grown excessively. It's just that time of the year when local wild turkeys form large foraging groups (instead of roaming around alone or in smaller groups) and meander around wider sections of town. It can be quite a sight to see a large flock of 40 turkeys in your neighborhood! Turkeys can be fun to watch, and they help to keep pests like slugs, snails, and cockroaches out of the garden, but they can also behave aggressively, tear up landscaping in search of food, leave a mess on sidewalks, and pose a traffic hazard when crossing busy streets. To encourage peaceful coexistence with our large, feathered neighbors, please do not feed the turkeys. Turkeys are able to find appropriate food on their own. Statewide, the wild turkey population is healthy and thriving. Here are some other ways that you can help to reduce conflict with wild turkeys in your neighborhood and around town: • If you use a bird feeder, keep the area below the feeder clear of fallen seed. • If turkeys begin feeding under your bird feeders, remove the feeders until the turkeys stop visiting the site. This may take several days to weeks. • If turkeys are causing problems in your yard, consider installing motion-detecting sprinklers. • If your dog has free roam of your yard, you’ve got a built-in deterrent. Wild turkeys typically will not enter yards with dogs. • If confronted by a wild turkey that has lost its fear of humans, an open umbrella or walking stick may help steer it out of your path. Turkeys rarely make aggressive physical contact with humans. Be assertive and dominant. Let that turkey know you're in control. • Avoid sudden stops or swerves when encountering turkeys in the roadway. If safe to do so, slow down to 10 mph and proceed. The turkeys will move out of the way. Find more tips on the Living with Wildlife webpage: https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/public-works-utilities-and-operations/urban-wildlife/tips-for-living-with-wildlife

Set Usage Alerts

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Customize Alert Settings

Set-up personalized text or e-mail notifications based on water consumption or projected water use charges. Set thresholds to be notified if there is continuous water use indicating a potential leak on your property so that leaks can be found and repairs can be made more quickly. Water use data is transmitted to the customer water use portal 4 times per day so there is an approximately 6 hour lag time in data transmissions and the availability of those readings. This also affects the timing of alerts you will receive.

Set Usage Alerts

Sign in to your account on the City of Davis AquaHawk page.
Click the blue My Thresholds button in the middle of your home page to open your alert options.
Choose the types of alerts that you would like to set and click Apply.

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View more information on the AquaHawk Help Site.

Set an Estimated Bill Alert Threshold

To specify an amount you don't want the water charges on your bill to exceed, enter a dollar value for your Estimated Bill Alert Threshold.
Click the Current box if you want to be notified when the water charges on your bill have exceeded your threshold.
Click the Projected box if you want to be notified when your estimated water use charges will exceed your threshold by the end of the water use period.
Click Apply to save.

Tip: Choose an alert that is higher than the typical water charges on your monthly utility bill.

Set a Water Use Alert Threshold

To specify an amount you don't want the water usage on your bill to exceed, enter an amount of water (in gallons) for your Water Use Alert Threshold.
Click the Current box if you want to be notified when your water usage has exceeded your threshold.
Click the Projected box if you want to when your estimated water usage will exceed your threshold by the end of the water use period.
Click Apply to save.

Tips:

Monitor your account and your typical daily usage for 2 weeks before setting thresholds to have a better idea of appropriate thresholds for your individual property.
Choose an amount of water (in gallons) that is higher than your typical water consumption on your monthly utility bill.

You may wish to change the usage thresholds by season with water usage typically being lower in the winter compared to the summer. The units on your utility bill show usage in hundred cubic feet (CCF). 1 CCF = 748 gallons. Average single-family residential use in winter 2017-2018 (Nov. - Feb.) was 8 CCF. Average single-family residential summer use for 2017 (May - August) was 17 CCF. A tool for general information on how much water your household uses is the Alliance for Water Efficiency Home Water Works Calculator.

Set a Usage Alert

Click on the Advanced Water Use Thresholds settings link in the My Thresholds box.
There are multiple options in this box. Alerts can be sent if water use in gallons exceeds a user set amount of water in 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week or 1 month.
The last row in the box allows you to set an amount of water in gallons per hour for a specified amount of time. Water running continuously over longer periods of time, particularly throughout the night, can be a sign of a leak. Setting this alert for continuous water use over a period of 24 hours is highly recommended.
Click Apply to save.

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