Water Conservation

The ability to meet the needs of the growing population hinge on having adequate supplies of clean, fresh water. Homes and buildings constructed and landscaped to use water wisely make a tremendous contribution to protecting shared resources.

The following are ways to conserve water through building and construction:

• Install ultra-low flush or dual-flush toilets
• Install plumbing fixtures with below standard flow rates
• Use low-water or drought tolerant landscaping
• Install high efficiency, "smart," or no irrigation systems
• Install on-site water retention systems