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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
Track Your Water Use
View Your Hourly Water Consumption
When you first login, you will see a bar graph with your water usage over the last 365 days. You can change this view by clicking on the options above the graph to show different periods of time (last 24 hours, 48 hours, 30 days, etc.). You may enter a specific date to view usage for that date. You can also click on the bar for any day on the graph and see the hourly water use for that day (data is transmitted to the portal 4 times per day so there is an approximately 6 hour lag time in data transmissions and the availability of those readings) . Hovering over a bar will display consumption details. The orange bars on the graph indicate spanning, when a meter doesn’t report for several time intervals AquaHawk “spans” or averages the data over the missing intervals. Click on “Actual” to view your water use data without spanning.
When you view your water consumption, you will see past historic usage (monthly data) and the more recent hourly readings. If you click on a month with historic reads, the daily and hourly usage will show as averaged use over that time span because reads were only taken once a month.
View more information on the AquaHawk Help Site.
AquaHawk Frequently Asked Questions
In the top left hand corner above the graph is the date range of the graph. This can be modified by choosing a different time period or entering a date to view.
In the top right hand corner above the graph you will see the cubic feet of water used for the current time period.
In the top center of the graph, you will see the graph legend showing water use, water reading, temp range and rainfall.
Manage Your Water Usage
The table in the center of the AquaHawk screen allows you to quickly see water usage during the current water use period. The table shows your estimated water charges, projected water charges, water use and projected water use.
Estimated water charges - the estimate to date within the water use period of how much you currently owe for the water portion of your utility bill. If you are in day 15 of the water use period then the charges are the estimated amount you would owe for approximately half of the month if you were billed that day.
Projected water charges - the estimated amount you will owe for the water portion of your utility bill by the end of the water use period.
Water use - your water use to date within the current water use period.
Projected water use – the estimated amount of water you will use by the end of the water use period.
Tips: Click on the estimated water charges to view a breakdown of these charges. Click on Cu Ft to view water use in gallons.
View more information on the AquaHawk Help Site.
How to track your water use (PDF)
Using AquaHawk to Assist in Finding Leaks
Summer Irrigation Reminders & Using AquaHawk to Check for Continuous Water Use