carol ziegler spends a lot of time with her garden. >> it doesn't take a lot of water. >> reporter: now that they are calling for cutbacks, she is doing her part. >> i save the water to water some of my plant that is need more water especially my tomatoes. >> reporter: and apparently, she is like a lot of district residents. in the spring, residents were asked to cut use by 15% but people have done better than that. >> since april 1 when the drought program went into effect, our customers have saved 17% in the treated water surface area. >> reporter: the homeowner here said his lawn is browner than before. >> in the garden, we adjust the heads so they wouldn't hit the sidewalk. i think that saves a lot. >> reporter: the district said to water lawns for two to three days a week for no more than 30 minutes but don't do it during the day, and no hosing down the droifs or sidewalks. >> and making sure they have a shut-off valve on their hose if they are walking their cars. >> reporter: there are no fines for water wasting because simple warn having changed the behavior. >> a door hanger tha