WATER CONSERVATION RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ____________ SUPPORTING WATER
CONSERVATION.
WHEREAS, water being a finite resource; and
WHEREAS, water being a necessary resource for the health and well being of the
citizens of ________________; and
WHEREAS, to insure that water is utilized in a frugal beneficial manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF ___________, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: _________ recommends that the customers of the water system use the
following measures to conserve water inside the home or business.
 Fix leaking faucets, water lines and toilets.
 Install low-flow toilets and shower heads.
 Take showers instead of baths. Baths usually require more water than showering. Limit
your shower to five minutes or shorter.
 Wash only full loads of laundry.
 Use the dish washer with full loads only. Hand washing dishes usually use more water
than a dishwasher.
 Refrigerate a bottle of water instead of letting a faucet flow until the water runs cold.
 Do not let the water run when brushing teeth or shaving.
 As appliances break replace them with water and energy efficient appliances.
SECTION 2: _________ recommends that the customers of the water system use the following
measures to conserve water outside the home or business.
 During dry spells cut back annuals and perennials.
 Mulch helps retain moisture.
 Adjust your mower to a higher setting and mow more frequently. Loner grass blades
provide shade and help retain moisture.
 Don’t fertilize when you can’t water.
 Avoid walking on grass during drought.
 Aerate your lawn.
 Collect runoff water from rain events or air conditioners to water plants.
SECTION 3: Business and industrial users are encouraged to conserve water during their
course of business.
SECTION 4: The city of __________________ will strive to educate the systems customers
about water resources and conservation through a public education and awareness program.
SECTION 5: Attachment A, is a list of web sites which provide additional water
conservation information.