Water Conservation is Important Because...
... It Preserves and Protects Our Natural Resources
Conserving water can help preserve our natural resources. Conserving water means
more water is available to serve additional water needs, as well as for wildlife and
recreation. Water conservation practices can result in lower wastewater discharges
which can mean an improvement in overall water quality. Conserving water diminishes
our need to find or build new water sources, leaving them in reserve for our possible
... It Saves Money for You and Your Community
Conserving water reduces the amount of money you spend each month for household
water use. Your community saves the money spent pumping and treating water before
and after use, plus conservation can delay expenditures for additional water sources
and treatment facilities.
... It Ensures the Reliability of Your Water Supply
Water conservation can positively affect the reliability of your water supplies
during periods of high demands (such as the summer months) and during droughts.
Communities should implement a water conservation program that discourages wasteful
water use at all times and restricts non-essential water uses during droughts.
During droughts, such a program can enable a community to respond to water shortages
early and thus avoid the need for more extreme measures later.