Water Conservation

With reservoirs at historic lows, Marin Water’s board of directors adopted mandatory water use restrictions. The goal of the restrictions is to achieve a 40 percent reduction in water use districtwide. For a full list of restrictions and information about enforcement and variances, visit the Water Rules page.

We’re here to help with conservation tips and programs. We also offer rebates to save you money. Here are some things you can do today to start saving water:

• Request a personalized review of your water usage. A water efficiency expert will schedule a phone consultation with you to come up with an individualized plan to help you save water.

• Make sure you have water-efficient fixtures. Request free hose shutoff nozzles, faucet aerators and showerheads.

• Contact us at 415.945.1523 or email Conservation@MarinWater.org to schedule your phone consultation or to have water-efficient fixtures sent to your home or business.

March 22 is World Water Day. The resolution to observe World Water Day was first adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 22, 1992, after which March 22 was declared as World Water Day and has been celebrated around the world since 1993. The theme for this year is “Valuing Water”. Read UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’s message for World Water Day.

OneDrop.org is a foundation that has been striving to “ensure sustainable access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene for the most vulnerable communities through innovative partnerships, creativity and the power of art” since 2007. Water is a fundamental human right and necessary for the health and well-being of all inhabitants of Earth. It is vital to sustaining life in all its forms. Find out what water means to communes in Madagascar. Learn about WATER FOR COLLABORATION TOWARDS SDGs

Spend a few minutes today and reflect on what water means to you. How do you value and reverence water?