The cost of water is increasing. Energy costs have increased dramatically and continue to do so. Imported water supplies are restricted by environmental issues, and drought cycles are impacting reserves. Agencies across California must now develop additional sources at higher costs, such as desalination projects to make salt water drinkable.

Water – Use It Wisely

No one can control what Mother Nature provides, and we have little control over environmental issues that affect our ability to import water. What we do have the power to control is how we use our water.

Water – Use It Wisely

EMWD encourages existing and future customers to make water efficiency a permanent way of life by using water wisely through the following programs:

• Ordinance 72.24
• Understanding Water Budgets and Tiered Rates

EMWD’s Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions aimed at waste eliminationResponding to supply allocations and increased costs for imported water, EMWD’s board of directors declared Stage 2 conservation measures (Ord. 117.2) effective immediately. Learn more about the conservation measures...

Water – Use It Wisely

EMWD is committed to helping customers lower their water bills by providing a number of ways to use water wisely.
Here are 20 tips to use water wisely...

Get Saving!

	For Kids Think you know how to save water? Get your parent's permission, then take our online survey: Water Trivia Q & A for Kids
	For Homeowners... EMWD has free surveys, and tips to help homeowners use water wisely, comply with Ordinance 72.24, and save money… - EMWD Residential Programs - Water efficient landscapes   - 20 ways to use water wisely
	For Business... EMWD has tips to help Businesses comply with the new ordinance and save money - EMWD Commercial Programs