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Water Conservation
Lowering our water use ensures clean water for future generations, reduces the electricity required for water and wastewater services, and decreases the need and expense for water infrastructure.
Saving water is easy. Find out how to save water at your home or business; learn about water conservation policy; and follow drought conditions and lake levels.
See video (also on You Tube) on setting your irrigation system for your watering day at the bottom of this page. Remember to turn off your irrigation system during the winter months.
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Current Water Conservation Initiatives
Drought Response Stage 2 Water Restrictions- Austin Water implemented Stage 2 Restrictions beginning September 4, 2012. Click here to learn more.
Revised Water Use Management Plan- On September 20, 2012, Austin Water held a public workshop to get input into developing rules to support provisions of the Water Conservation Code. Drafts of the proposed rules are now available. Public comment on the proposed rules has ended and the rules are expected to be adopted in June 2013.
WashWise Rebate- After 15 years, Austin Water is ending its residential WashWise Rebate for efficient washing machines effective June 1, 2013. While the residential program has been extremely successful since beginning in 1998, a majority of machines available today are very efficient due to higher federal standards. Austin Water will continue to urge customers to choose water and energy efficient models that have EPA's Energy Star rating.
Pool Cover Rebate- Residential customers can receive 50 percent of the purchase price up to $50 for a manual pool cover or solar rings, or up to $200 for a permanent, mechanical pool cover.
Water Wells Program - The City of Austin recently adopted a new ordinance related to water wells. This ordinance includes registration requirements that apply in conjunction with the drilling of water wells, the installation of water well pumps and other closely related activities. Find out more....
WaterWise Landscape Rebate Program – Convert your healthy turf grass to a WaterWise landscape and receive $25 for every 100 sq.ft. you convert. (Min. 500 sq. ft.)
Water Conservation: For inquiries, watering tips, and rebates please e-mail our Water Conservation program or contact us at 512-974-2199.
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