Water conservation resources can sometimes be difficult to come by. Hopefully this page will help you in your research and development of water conservation programs!

You can search for resources by the following categories: General Water Conservation, Model Water Conservation Ordinances, Incentive Water Conservation Programs Incentive Water Pricing, and Water Conservation Products.

General Water Conservation

Planning for Water Conservation (download ppt file)
by Lyle Summers and Molly Waters, Utah Division of Water Resources

A Guide to Designing a Community Water Conservation Program (pdf)
by William E. Sharpe, Pennsylvania State University

How to Train Your Citizens in Water Conservation (download ppt file)
by Rick Webster, Utah Division of Water Resources

How to Form an Advisory Committee (pdf)
by Molly Waters, Utah Division of Water Resources

Leadership (pdf)
by Molly Waters, Utah Division of Water Resources

Model Water Conservation Ordinances

Time-of-Day Watering Ordinance (pdf)
from the Utah Division of Water Resources

Water Pricing Ordinance (pdf)
from the Division of Water Resources

Commercial Landscape Ordinance (pdf)
from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District

Water Waste Ordinance (pdf)
from the Division of Water Resources

Incentive Programs

Ultra Low-Flow Toilet Retrofit Program (ppt)
Paula Mohadjer, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District

Incentive Water Pricing

The Search for Acceptable Water Rates (pdf)
by Jack C. Keifer

Pricing Structure Evaluation (powerpoint)
by Molly Waters, Utah Division of Water Resources

Pricing Water for Conservation: Solutions for Small Cities
Fact Sheet (pdf) / Full Report (pdf)
Utah Association of Conservation Districts & others

Water Pricing in Utah: A List of Rates throughout the State
Utah Division of Water Resources

Water Conservation Products

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