Water Conservation 

Water conservation is a cornerstone of MMWD’s water supply management and sustainability strategies. We partner with ratepayers, businesses, plumbers, landscape contractors and schools to help everyone find ways to use less water and reduce waste. Working together, we have succeeded in reducing demand more than 20 percent from its peak in 1987.

But there is more to do! Reaching our conservation goals depends on you—and we are committed to providing the tools and information to help you conserve.

Note: MMWD’s rebate programs are currently suspended. The Board of Directors is committed to reinstating rebates as soon as the budget allows. We will make an announcement when rebates resume. Thank you for your patience.

What's New

• Explore the latest trends in sustainable landscaping. Join us for the Bay-Friendly Landscape Conference on Friday, September 17, at St. Mary's Event Center in San Francisco.
• Back to school! Learn about our great environmental education programs for schools in our service area during the 2010-11 school year: School Education Program.
• Did you know that MMWD offers FREE on-site water efficiency surveys for our customers? Read more about our Conservation Assistance Program in the current issue of Water for Tomorrow (see page 15). Schedule your own survey by calling 945-1523.
• Bay-Friendly Garden Walks are back! Receive a FREE residential garden evaluation from a Marin Master Gardener. Get expert advice on water-wise planting and tips for a beautiful, healthy landscape. Call 499-4204 to schedule.
• Receive a FREE indoor efficiency evaluation from one of California Youth Energy Services’ friendly and professional young staff (ages 15-22), plus free installation of energy- and water-saving equipment. To learn more about CYES, watch this video. Call (510) 665-1501 ext. 10 to schedule your green house call.
• Looking for ways to reduce your water use and your water bill? The Do-It-Yourself Home Water Survey will guide you through activities to find out how to save water at home.
• Conservation Ordinance 414 sets new standards for both indoor and outdoor water use in all new construction—residential and commercial—and at existing properties that meet certain criteria. Learn more.
• MMWD is partnering with SPAWN (Salmon Protection and Watershed Network) on the 10,000 Rain Gardens Project, a new community-based rainwater harvesting program. Learn more. 

Questions? Contact us.

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