City of Davis

Water Conservation Program

Water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water. Using water carefully is always important. For most single family residential customers, focusing on outdoor water use can result in easy water savings. About 70% of the water used during the summer months is used for landscape irrigation. Much of that water is being wasted because most landscapes (yes, even your lawn!) do not need to be watered every day. Landscapes can be watered only 3 days a week, often without increasing the duration of watering, and still maintain that attractive look. Saving water is not only good for your pocketbook, but also will help reduce your carbon footprint.