Conservation Resources
Homes and businesses using water from EAWSD play an important role in water conservation.
The links listed below on this page provide useful information on wise use of water, including:
- Use of water-efficient fixtures and appliances
- Low-water-use landscaping and efficient irrigation
- Water-efficient commercial and industrial water-use processes
- Water reuse systems
- Customer leak prevention and repair
Resources
- City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Program
- Guidelines and activities from the City of Santa Fe on conserving water in the area.
- H2OUSE - Water Saver Home
- California Urban Water Council - ways to be water efficient and save money in the home, including controlling leaks, choosing water-efficient appliances, home repair, etc.
- New Mexico Water Conservation Alliance
- A non-profit organization of people dedicated to water conservation issues.
- New Mexico Water Conservation Program
- Information and downloadable brochures from the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer.
- US DOE Water Efficiency Program
- US Department of Energy resources for water efficiency: guidelines, relevant legislation, case studies, and other resources.
- US EPA WaterSense Program
- US Environmental Protection Agency website for quality, water-efficient products.
- Water: Use It Wisely
- Tips and information on conserving water in the home, from a concerned organization based in Phoenix.
- NM Governor's Drought Task Force
- State and Regional Water Plans around New Mexico, as well as monthly drought status reports and forecasts.