CONSERVATION & EFFICIENCY

The image features an icon of a hand holding a water droplet with a check mark, symbolizing water conservation or cleanliness.

Water conservation and efficiency – while both terms achieve the same goal of using less water, each approaches reducing water usage differently. 

  • Water Efficiency is minimizing the amount of water used to accomplish a task; doing more with less water. Typically, it’s achieved by the use of well-engineered products and fixtures that are designed specifically to reduce water usage; for example, newer-style washers & dishwashers, as well as low-flow toilets and shower heads.
  • Water Conservation is the actual practice of using water efficiently to reduce unnecessary water usage; for example, turning water off when shaving/brushing teeth, washing only full loads of laundry or dishes, and complying with watering restrictions/bans.

Why are efficiency and conservation important?
Because fresh, clean water is a limited natural resource, making conservation critical for the environment.
One of the ways we ensure conservation is through the Odd/Even Watering Policy.

The following resources provide information about both conservation & efficiency:

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