Water Conservation & Quality

We all play a role in conserving our precious water.

Since we live in a desert, water is our most precious and limited resource, making it our continued responsibility to respect and preserve it. As we move to the future, we look to our community to play a proactive role in the Town’s water conservation efforts. By reducing the demand on our current water system, we can hopefully eliminate the need for any future usage restrictions.

Conservation Measures you can take outdoors:
• Check for leaks then fix those leaks.
• Have a pool or animals? Use auto-fill watering systems.
• Refer to native Arizona landscaping species and techniques for attractive and drought-friendly foliage. Perhaps a xeriscape garden is best for you.
• Water plants early in the morning or in the evening to reduce evaporation.
• Regularly check your irrigation controller.
• Regularly inspect for leaks and valve adjustments.
• Follow seasonal watering guidelines.
• Repair leaks in faucets, hoses, and irrigation systems.
• Use water saving nozzles and fixtures.
• Fertilizers promote plant growth and increase water consumption. Use them sparingly.
• Trees and shrubs have different watering needs. Put them on separate valves.
• Remove invasive species and weeds regularly to prevent them from consuming water.
• Grass removal: Consider alternatives such as desertscape and artificial turf.

Conservation Measures you can take indoors:
• Fix leaking faucets, pipes, toilets, etc.
• Replace old fixtures with water saving devices such as faucets, toilets and appliances.
• Wash only full loads of laundry.
• Run the dishwasher only when its full.
• Soak dishes before washing them.
• Do not use the toilet for trash disposal.
• Reduce shower times.
• Don’t run water the entire duration when brushing your teeth.
• Turn off automatic watering appliances when out-of-town.