Water

Water is a valuable resource that should not be wasted. The North Texas area is rapidly growing in population and by 2070, the Region C Water Planning Group anticipates that the total water demands for the region are to increase 71 percent. On a region-wide basis, Region C does not have enough water supplies to meet the anticipated demands, with the vast majority of deficits occurring in the municipal category. Below are case studies, tools, and resources offering guidance to local governments, educational institutions, and public and private entities on strategies to reduce water use and increase water efficiency across many sectors.


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Watershed Protection Plans (WPP) are useful to water quality planning because they contain management measures to reduce pollutants and public education and outreach programs that were developed with stakeholder input.
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Vision North Texas is a public-private partnership with a goal of increasing public awareness about important regional land use issues that affect mobility, air quality, water supply, and other economic and environmental resources.
Basic
The Wastewater and Treatment Education Roundtable (WATER)'s goal is to help reduce potential damage to the region's household plumbing systems and wastewater treatment systems as well as to decrease hazards to water quality through educational efforts related to the proper disposal of items such as wipes; paper towels; feminine hygiene and personal care products; medicines; household hazardous waste; and fats, oils, and grease (FOG).
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The Wastewater and Treatment Education Roundtable (WATER)'s goal is to help reduce potential damage to the region's household plumbing systems and wastewater treatment systems as well as to decrease hazards to water quality through educational efforts related to the proper disposal of items such as wipes; paper towels; feminine hygiene and personal care products; medicines; household hazardous waste; and fats, oils, and grease (FOG).
Basic
The Water Conservation Tracking Tool can aid in the development of a water conservation program.
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The Water Conservation Tracking Tool can aid in the development of a water conservation program.
Intermediate
Water Data for Texas offers data, information, and resources on the status, impacts, outlook, and response to drought conditions in Texas.
Basic
To see real-time reservoir levels statewide.
Intermediate
The Water Education Network highlights Texas A&M Agrilife Extension's resources and programs focusing on water conservation, water management, irrigation, and water quality.
Basic
The Water Efficiency in Federal Buildings and Campuses page provides agencies with resources on how to increase water efficiency and conservation.
Intermediate
The Water Efficiency Toolkit provides organizations with tools and resources to reduce water use in buildings while also saving money.
Intermediate
To educate on designing a green, water-efficient landscape for your yard.
Intermediate
WEAT brings together professionals in an effort to preserve and enhance Texas' water resources.
Basic
WEAT brings together professionals in an effort to preserve and enhance Texas' water resources.
Basic
Water is Awesome is a campaign to encourage North Texas residents to be more efficient with their water use.
Basic
Determine the precipitation rate of your sprinkler system, calculate the application rate of a drip irrigation zone, and learn how to fix broken sprinklers.
Intermediate
The Water My Yard tool is aimed at saving water and keeping your yard healthy by providing automated watering recommendations based on local weather conditions.
Basic
Provides the volume of water needed for lawns based on location.
Intermediate
The Water Use Tracking Tools help commercial and institutional facility managers as well as utilities track water use over time and analyze the data monthly to identify seasonal water use patterns, leaks, high-water-use or malfunctioning equipment or other issues at a facility.
Intermediate
To educate students on the importance of water conservation and protecting water habitats.
WaterSense facilitates water conservation for consumers and businesses through easily-accessible information on water-efficient products and practices.
Basic
Save water by stopping leaks in your bathroom and all around your house. This document educates readers on the easy steps to replacing showerheads, faucet aerators, and toilet flappers.
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