Save Water

Save Water
Using water wisely benefits us all

Saving water helps everyone. Find out how and get information on specific topics by following the links below:

LCRA now has programs to replace inefficient toilets and showerheads in partnership with several of its retail water utility customers. Visit www.watersmart.org to learn more about the program and for a list of current and past customer participants. Plans are underway to extend this program to commercial and institutional customers such as schools and hotels following an on-site water audit (see www.watersmart.org for details).

LCRA water conservation tips

Dean Minchillo, water conservation specialist at LCRA, offers tips to help Central Texans conserve water. Learn about the use of mulch, native plants, and more.

Simple ways to save water around your home

Follow these simple tips to save precious water.

Efficient landscape irrigation

Learn ways to water efficiently to improve the health of your yard and help conserve water.

Video how-tos: Improving your automated system.

Texas Hill Country Landscapes

Builders and homeowners alike can use these guidelines to create beautiful landscapes, protect the environment and save time and money.

Gardening

Learn how water conservation is a key to success for Texas Hill Country gardening.

Rainwater harvesting

How you can collect rainwater to use on your plants — or provide water for your entire houseshold.

What happens in a drought?

To help guide the use of water during periods of shortages, LCRA relies on a state-approved water management plan. Learn more. Read about current drought conditions.

Customers with LCRA water contracts are required to develop drought contingency plans.

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Raw Water Conservation Plan

The latest official water conservation plan was completed in 2009.

WaterSense

Purchasing WaterSense labeled products can help you protect the environment and help you save money on utility bills. Learn more at www.epa.gov/watersense.

conservation alert

Water icon Saving water is always the smart thing to do. See recommended watering schedule.

Did you know? LCRA has restrictions about wasting water. If you are an LCRA water utilities customer you may be charged a minimum of $200 on your monthly water bill for misusing water.

To help prevent that, LCRA field employees may leave informational materials on the doors of homes where they spot leaks, improper watering and other water-wasting activities. Don't be a water waster! For more information call LCRA Customer Service at 1-877-718-4396.

Conservation Task Force

Read more about the 2008 Water Conservation Task Force. Many of the recommendations of this group were incorporated into LCRA's 2009 Water Conservation Plan and are currently being implemented.