Water is one of our most precious resources. Growth and competing demands for fish protection and recreation throughout the Puget Sound region can make water scarce. By using water efficiently, you can help protect the environment for future generations, help ensure that there is enough water for all water users – especially during dry summer months, and save money.

Keep your plants healthy and save water.

Find out how to use natural yard care practices this fall for healthy plants, a healthy home, and to lower your water, fertilizer, and pesticide use next year.

Do your part to conserve water around your home.

Tacoma Water is working with customers to reduce average per-person water consumption by 10 percent between 2000 and 2010. The 10 percent water conservation goal will help ensure that there is enough water available regionally to meet the needs of people, animals and the environment.

Protect your pipes from leaks.

Now is the time to drain your irrigation system and protect your pipes before freezing temperatures hit. Find out how to avoid costly leaks.

Check out Tacoma Water’s many great conservation tips, information on topics like indoor water use, and money-saving rebates. For more information or to schedule a workshop for a group, call our conservation specialists at (253) 502-8723 or e-mail conservation@cityoftacoma.org  .