The City of Yuma’s water conservation program is an important part of the management and planning of the City’s limited water resources for today and into the future.

Under the City’s updated Drought Preparedness and Response Plan, conservation measures are front-and-center. In the first stage of a declared surface water shortage, the City will reduce water use at its own facilities, including reducing hours of operation of water features and limiting the amount of winter grass over-seeding. In addition, the City will increase community education regarding water conservation best practices.

While the City of Yuma may not have water restrictions now, saving every drop helps.  The City’s water customers have dropped their water usage considerably over the course of the last 10 years, but there are always more ways to save. Changing a few simple habits can have a significant impact on water consumption and embracing good habits now can nourish our state for generations to come.

One of the easiest things residents can do to save water is to check the amount they use on their lawns and landscaping - 70% of residential water use is for turf and landscape irrigation. Residents are encouraged to water between 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. to reduce the chance of water evaporating due to extreme heat. Installing desert landscaping, drought tolerant plants, and drip irrigation systems can also save water.

Installing “low flow” plumbing fixtures such as toilets and showerheads is an excellent way to conserve water, and at a minimal cost. Residents should also remember to check for indoor and outdoor leaks monthly.  On average, a household leak can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted each year, or the amount of water needed to wash 270 loads of laundry.  

Other conservation tips range from simple tasks such as placing dropped ice cubes into a houseplant pot to more involved measures such as installing greywater capture systems so water that ordinarily goes down the drain can instead divert and water outdoor plants.

The City shares water conservation tips and ideas on its social media platforms.

The City is a partner with Water Use It Wisely, a consortium of agencies that provides information and tips specifically designed for Arizona water customers. Its landscape brochure, provides a complete resource for landscaping in our climate. It discusses proper watering of trees and plants to minimize water usage, the types of foliage that are less dependent on water, types of irrigation systems, the amount of time to water depending on season, things to check for to ensure sprinklers are working properly, and more.

Other Water Conservation Resources include:

• Smart Home Water Guide
• Visit Water - Use It Wisely
• WaterSense®-labeled products
• Plants for the Arizona Desert

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