Water Conservation

Water is a limited natural resource and must be used efficiently to meet the needs of our community. Doing your part by utilizing water conservation practices, methods, and devices can significantly help conserve this precious natural resource! The following provides some guidelines to help.

Recommendation Guide

Welcome to our comprehensive water conservation recommendation guide-let's dive in and explore the various ways we can all become water conservation champions!

Your Existing Water Services

Hover on the different rooms to see suggestions for conserving water with your existing water services.

  • Reduce toilet water use by installing water dams or special flushing devices in tank, or install a low-flow toilet.
  • Install low-flow showerheads or flow restrictors.
  • Install low-flow faucets or aerators on existing kitchen/lavatory faucets.
  • Install low-flow faucets or aerators on existing kitchen/lavatory faucets.
  • Install water-conserving washers (front loading or adjustable level) and dishwashers.
  • Install pressure-reducing valves where pressure exceeds 60 PSI.
  • Install insulation on hot water lines and around hot water heaters.
House with view of rooms and water tanks
  • Reduce toilet water use by installing water dams or special flushing devices in tank, or install a low-flow toilet.
  • Install low-flow showerheads or flow restrictors.
  • Install low-flow faucets or aerators on existing kitchen/lavatory faucets.
  • Install pressure-reducing valves where pressure exceeds 60 PSI.
  • Install insulation on hot water lines and around hot water heaters.
  • Install water-conserving washers (front loading or adjustable level) and dishwashers.
  • Reduce toilet water use by installing water dams or special flushing devices in tank, or install a low-flow toilet.
  • Install low-flow showerheads or flow restrictors.
  • Install low-flow faucets or aerators on existing kitchen/lavatory faucets.
  • Install pressure-reducing valves where pressure exceeds 60 PSI.
  • Install insulation on hot water lines and around hot water heaters.
  • Install water-conserving washers (front loading or adjustable level) and dishwashers.

Landscape and Garden Areas

Hover on different areas of the landscaping to see suggestions for conserving water with your existing water services.

  • Plant native and drought-resistant varieties according to their environmental needs.
  • Group together plants having similar irrigation requirements.
  • Minimize irrigation runoff and encourage deep rooting by proper soil preparation to absorb and drain water.
  • Mulch to minimize evaporation and runoff.
  • Use ground plants to minimize evaporation losses.
  • Reduce runoff by minimizing the use of artificial slopes and by terracing natural or cut slopes.
House and landscaping with trees, plans, much, dirt, and terracing
  • Plant native and drought-resistant varieties according to their environmental needs.
  • Group together plants having similar irrigation requirements.
  • Minimize irrigation runoff and encourage deep rooting by proper soil preparation to absorb and drain water.
  • Mulch to minimize evaporation and runoff.
  • Use ground plants to minimize evaporation losses.
  • Reduce runoff by minimizing the use of artificial slopes and by terracing natural or cut slopes.
  • Plant native and drought-resistant varieties according to their environmental needs.
  • Group together plants having similar irrigation requirements.
  • Minimize irrigation runoff and encourage deep rooting by proper soil preparation to absorb and drain water.
  • Mulch to minimize evaporation and runoff.
  • Use ground plants to minimize evaporation losses.
  • Reduce runoff by minimizing the use of artificial slopes and by terracing natural or cut slopes.

Irrigation Systems

Different soils have different watering needs. Most soils require deep and infrequent watering. However, the quick-draining nature of sandy soils necessitates more frequent but shorter waterings with good mulching to prevent evaporation. Additional watering in sandy soil will only feed the water table. Temporary irrigation systems are recommended until new plants become established. Permanent irrigation systems, using domestic water, should meet the following criteria:

  • Separate irrigation zones for plant groupings with different water requirements.
  • Place the system to avoid watering walks, driveways and streets.
  • Automatic control (including moisture-sensing devices to regulate the frequency, duration and time of watering. Irrigation is encouraged during off-peak hours and when watering is most effective.

Water Conservation Tips

  • Turn off water if your property will be unoccupied for an extended period of time.
  • Know where your water shut-off valve is located and ensure it functions easily.
  • Establish an account on Eye-On-Water to monitor your water usage in real time.
  • Avoid overwatering landscaping.
  • Reduce grass areas, and increase the use of drought-resistant plants.
  • Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways and patios.
  • Install spray nozzles on all outdoor hoses.
  • Sparingly water the yard, avoid watering surrounding areas, and position sprinklers appropriately.
  • Don't let the water run continuously when using indoor faucets, turn the water off when brushing your teeth, shaving, or doing the dishes.
  • Attach low-flow faucet aerators to all faucets, and install water-saving shower heads and low-flow toilets.
  • Install energy and water efficient appliances, and fully load before running.