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Water Conservation

Our climate is changing, safe infrastructure requires updates, and our community is growing. Investments in our pipes and treatment systems and dedication to prevention and maintenance activities are essential to continuing our safe and reliable water services. Safety and stewardship require planning and support. Thoughtful water services ensure that Phoenix is sustainable today and resilient for the future.

Water Resilience in Phoenix

How You Can Help

The interactive graphic below includes different sections of the average single-family residential home. Hover or tap on each area to learn about ways to increase water efficiency and choose responsible water use in your daily life.

Conservation and your pool

  • Use a pool cover to reduce water loss through evaporation.
  • Check for leaks in these places: Hose bib, pool auto-refill device, pool pump, outdoor water line.

Conservation and your Drip Line

  • Even for your thirstiest plants, you should water no more than two times per week, in the hottest part of the year. In cool months, you can water far less.
  • When you water, make sure to water at night. This way, the water won't evaporate before your plants get a drink!

Conservation and the City Watermain

Conservation and your Grass

  • Check your sprinkler system by turning it on and looking for leaks at least four times a year (once each season).
  • Water efficiently and reduce runoff. Adjust sprinkler heads to ensure your water is getting to your grass, not the sidewalk.

Conservation at home

  • Use a dishwasher when you can, it saves water! Run a full load of dishes to save water and energy.
  • A shorter shower saves water.
  • A running toilet is a leaky toilet. Check for leaks and make simple repairs, like replacing the flapper valve, and save water!
  • Upgrade fixtures and choose EPA WaterSense labeled products. Increase the efficiency of existing fixtures by installing water-saving faucet aerators.
  • Wash a full load of laundry.
  • Wash dark clothes in cold water to save water and energy. Doing so can keep your clothes looking vibrant.
  • Choose EPA WaterSense and Energy Start labeled products when you upgrade or replace appliances and fixtures in your home.
  • Check for leaks in your dishwasher, refrigerator, faucet, small appliances (like ice machine), toilet, shower, bath, faucet, water heater, and water softener.

Conservation and your Outdoor Faucet

  • Check for leaks in these places in irrigation lines, emitters/sprinklers/bubblers/etc., hose bib and hose line.
Learn more ways to conserve!

Featured Educational Programs

  • Become a Phoenix Water Wrangler!

    This empowering volunteer program mobilizes community members to promote efficient and responsible water use. Learn more

  • Water Smart Education for Tomorrow's Water Stewards

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Water Use in Phoenix

Population and Residential Water Consumption

  • 1990 - 139 Gallon per Capita per Day for a population of 997,096
  • 2000 - 137 Gallon per Capita per Day for a population of 1,332,019
  • 2010 - 108 Gallon per Capita per Day for a population of 1,456,860
  • 2020 - 102 Gallon per Capita per Day for a population of 1,642,656
  • 2023 - 92 Gallon per Capita per Day for a population of 1,682,678

1990 to 2020 Decrease in
Residential Water Consumption Gallons Per Capita Per Day (GPCD)

There was a decrease of water consumption from 139 gallons per capita per day in 1990 to 102 in 2020, while the population increased from 997,096 to 1,642,656.