Balboa Park Upgrades Will Save 2.4 Million Gallons a Year

Recently completed upgrades to water fixtures in nine historic buildings in Balboa Park will save an estimated 2.4 million gallons of water a year. The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership in cooperation with the San Diego County Water Authority and San Diego Gas & Electric installed 365 high-efficiency water fixtures throughout the park. The $166,000 project,  completed last week, will cut water use in restrooms by more than half, and also save energy. In addition, new signage at the popular local and tourist destination promotes water-use efficiency.