Links and Resources
Links to water-related sites
- State and Regional Conservation Links
- US Federal Water Conservation Related Organizations
- Conservation Organizations
- Water and Conservation Research Organizations
- Conservation Tips
- Drought
- Landscaping Practices and Xeriscape
- Irrigation
- Fixtures and Appliances
- Repairs and Water Savings
- Water Meter
- Swimming Pools and Spas
- Greywater, Reuse, and Rainwater Harvesting
- Other Misc Links
State Conservation Links
Regional Conservation Sites
- Colorado State University Cooperative Extension - Irrigation information
- Delaware River Basin Commission
- Marin Municipal Water District - Money-saving swimming pool tips
- Melbourne Water Corporation - Water conservation tips, water use calculator and water wise gardening
- Southwestern Water Conservation District - Water Information Program
- Susquehanna River Basin Commission
- Savewater.com.au - touted as one of Australia's leading source on water conservation
- Water in Africa - Peace Corp World Wise School's water study country by country
- Western States Water Council
- Yarra Valley Water - Australian retail water company specializing in water saving products, owned by the State Government of Victoria
US Federal Water Conservation Related Organizations
- Renewable Energy Policy Project
- EPA - Surf Your Watershed
- Federal Energy Management Program - water conservation technical assistance for federal agencies
- Lower Colorado Region - water conservation programs
- U.S. Department of Agriculture - Water Quality Information Center
- U.S. Department of the Interior Buildings/Facilities Energy Management & Water Conservation Plan
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- U.S. Geological Survey - water resources
- U.S. Navy Water Conservation Ashore - includes a military water conservation handbook and a water fixtures spreadsheet Water Efficiency Program, EPA WAVE program and Guidelines for Water Conservation Plans
- WaterShare - Department of the Interior - US Bureau of Reclamation
Conservation Organizations
- American Rivers - North America's leading river-conservation organization
- American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
- Boulder Energy Conservation Center, CO
- California Energy Commission
- California Urban Water Conservation Council
- Coast Alliance
- Cooling Technology Institute
- Green Hotels Association - advancing ecological consciousness in the hospitality industry
- Hampton Roads Water Efficiency Team - a regional coalition of 15 cities/counties and 4 military bases (VA, USA)
- Home Energy Magazine - a great source of information on water and energy conservation
- Patterns of a Conservation Society - water efficiency within a sustainable context
- Popular Mechanics - a good source of information for "do it yourselfers"
- Water Education Water Awareness Committee
- World Water Council
- World Water Watch
Water and Conservation Research Organizations
- Academy of Natural Science - "Know Your Environment"
- American Water Resources Association - advancing water resources research and management
- American Water Works Association Research Foundation - advancing the science of water to improve the quality of life
- Arizona Water Resources Research Center - University of Arizona
- California Urban Water Conservation Council
- Colorado Water Resources Research Institute - Colorado State University
- Ecological Internet - water conservation portal
- Greenbuilder.com
- Hawaii Water Resources Research Center - University of Hawaii-Manoa
- High Country News - for people who care about the West's resources
- International Hydrological Programme - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- The Irrigation Association - the irrigation industry's trade organization
- National Association of Home Builders - low flow plumbing fixtures page
- Nebraska Water Center - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute - New Mexico State University
- North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute - University of North Carolina
- Pacific Institute - studies in development, environment and security
- The Powell Consortium - an alliance of seven Water Resources Research Institutes and Centers from the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY - water conservation program
- Rocky Mountain Institute - a nonprofit research foundation promoting efficiency
- The Terrene Institute - working to protect our environment and conserve our natural resources
- Texas Waternet (Texas Water Resources Institute) - contains an excellent links list
- Universities Council on Water Resources - universities united to encourage education and research in water resources
- Universities Water Information Network (UWIN) - water resources information
- Utah Water Research Laboratory - Utah State University
- Water Conservation on the Internet - links
- The Water Librarians' Home Page - lots of water-related links
Conservation Tips
- National Wildlife Federation - Water Conservation Tips
- Analyze Your Home Energy Use
- Water Smart Home - good info from the Southern Nevada Water Authority
- Drop by Drop, A How-To Guide: Starting a Water Conservation Program - Iowa City/Coralville, IA
- Handbook of Water Use and Conservation - an excellent resource of information
- City of Tempe Conservation - Tempe, AZ
- How to Conserve Water in Your Home and Yard - Michigan State University Extension
- Keep Midland Beautiful - "Water Smart" in Texas
- Sustainable Sources - resources for sustainable building including water efficiency
- Tampa Bay Water - useful tips on residential outdoor conservation
- Watering During the HOT Summer Months – City of Glendale, AZ
- Water Conservation Tips - Clark County Public Utilities, WA
- Water Conservation Tips - Clean Ocean Action
- Water Conservation Tips - Fairfax County Water Authority, VA
- Water Conservation Tips - Metro Vancouver, Canada
- Water Conservation Tips - United Water New York
- Water Education Water Awareness Committee
Drought
- Landscapes and Drought - University of Florida
- Drought Information - includes drought guidebooks and plan templates
- Home & Garden Information Center - watering tips for drought conditions in Maryland
- National Drought Mitigation Center - information to reduce vulnerability to drought
- Planning for Drought in Colorado - a unique natural hazard
Landscaping Practices and Xeriscape
- American-Lawns.com
- Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program - helps people become stewards of land, water, and wildlife across North America
- Backyard Conservation Tip Sheets - USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Colorado State University Coop Extension - xeriscaping with garden flowers & helpful plant charts
- Creating a Water-Wise Landscape - Virginia Cooperative Extension
- Denver Water Xeriscape Page
- Desert Landscaping: Plants for a Water-Scarce Environment (CD-ROM)- Arizona's Water Resources Research Center
- High Country Garden Tips
- Landscape Water Conservation...Xeriscape - Texas Agricultural Extension Service Xeriscape education program
- Low-Water Use and Drought-Tolerant Plants - Tucson, AZ (PDF file)
- Maryland Cooperative Extension - xeriscaping and conserving landscape water (PDF file)
- Massachusetts Horticulture Society
- Mid-Atlantic Region Green Landscaping
- Nebraska Cooperative Extension - advice for watering Nebraska landscapes
- Smartgardening.com - information on a wide variety of gardening subjects
- Trees, Water & People - helping communities develop sustainable forests and watersheds
- Turfgrass Information Center
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Backyard Conservation
- Water Conservation Garden - San Diego County, CA
- Water-Efficient Gardening & Landscaping - good advice for those in Missouri
- Water Efficient Landscape Planner - free downloadable software program
- Watering Your Lawn - advice from Clemson University Extension Service
- Watersmart.net - Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, Georgia
- Water-wise Gardening - Los Angeles County, CA
- Wild Ones - promoting landscaping using native species
- Xeriscape - A New Kind of Landscaping - Ft. Collins, CO
- Xeriscape Colorado! - promoting creative approaches to water conserving landscapes
- Xeriscape Demonstration Garden - Colorado Springs Utilities, CO
- Xeriscape E-zine
- Xeriscape Guide - extensive on-line Xeriscape resource from U. of Georgia
Irrigation
- Center for Irrigation Technology - based at Cal. State U. in Fresno
- Drip Systems: Ten Pretty Good Ideas
- Efficient Irrigation - proper selection of irrigation methods
- Efficient Use of Water in the Garden and Landscape - Texas specific
- Evaporative Control Systems - drip irrigation company
- The Irrigation Association - the irrigation industry's trade organization and their recommended Best Management Practices
- Irrigation & Green Industry Network
- Irrigation Training and Research Center - California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
- Texas A&M School of Irrigation - research and educational programs
- U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Water Resources Research Laboratory - water conservation research for irrigation systems
- U. of Nebraska Neb Guide - evaluating your landscape irrigation system - test tables
- U.S. Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center - irrigation research
- Virginia Cooperative Extension - reducing water demands in clay soil
- Wateright - assistance with irrigation scheduling
- WWW Virtual Library – Irrigation
Fixtures and Appliances
General
- Green Seal - standards for environmentally responsible products including water efficient fixtures
- Green Building Program - Energy efficiency appliance page
- Low-Flow Plumbing Fixtures - Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing
- Water Saving Gadgets Make a Splash
Clothes Washer
- Consortium for Energy Efficiency - information on energy/water efficient clothes washers
- Energy Star - Clothes Washer
- Laundry Rooms Save Water - benefits of common area laundry rooms for multi-family properties
Dishwasher
- Dishwasher Installation - DoItYourself.com
Evaporative Cooler
- Installing and Maintaining Evaporative Coolers - Home Energy Magazine
- Two Stage Evaporative Cooling - Home Energy Magazine
Faucets
- Do It Yourself Faucet Installation - DoItYourself.com
Hot Water Heaters and On-Demand Systems
- How Hot Water Recirculating Systems Work
- On Demand Hot Water Systems
- On Demand Hot Water - Description of the Metlund system
- Passive Solar Water Heating - information from El Paso, Texas
- Solar Assisted Recirculating Loop
- Water Heater - How it works - Popular Mechanics
- Water Heaters and Energy Efficiency - Home Energy Magazine
Toilets
- Plumbing Toilets - from Do It Yourself.com
- Toilet Replacement and Installation
- Toiletology 101 - The Care and Repair of Toilets
- World of Composting Toilets
Water Treatment
- Home Drinking Water Treatment Systems - article explaining how they work
- HomeWaterTreatment.com
- Protect Yourself When Selecting a Home Water Treatment System - watch out for fraudulent claims
- Should I Buy a Home Water Treatment System? - information for those considering a purchase
- Water Softener - How it works - Popular Mechanics
Repairs and Water Savings
- Hawaii Water Leak Detection Suggestions - "E malama I ka wai" (cherish the water)
- How does a dripping faucet impact conservation? - Find out!
- Toiletology 101 - everything you ever wanted to know about the care and repair of toilets!
- USGS Drip Accumulator - How much water does a leaking faucet waste?
- Water Fountains - an Arizona perspective
- Water Savings Calculator - for common area laundry rooms
- Plumbing Questions and Answers
- eLocal Plumbers - Local plumbing contractors
Water Meter
- How to Read Your Water Meter - City of Albuquerque
- Meter Reading 101
- Read Your Water Meter - from the City of San Diego
Swimming Pools and Spas
- Aqua Online - pool industry magazine and resources
- California Spa and Pool Industry Education Council
- Glossary of Swimming Pool Terms
- Home Swimming Pool Maintenance Tips
- How to Detect Swimming Pool Leaks - from onthehouse.com
- Pool Maintenance Tips
- More Pool Maintenance Tips
- PoolSpa - industry web site
- Swimming Pool Equipment - from Caretaker Systems
- Swimming Pools Soak Up the Sun - Home Energy Magazine
Greywater, Reuse, and Rainwater Harvesting
- Casa del Agua Rainwater Harvesting Information
- Cisterns/Rainwater Harvesting Systems - Advanced Technologies for Commercial Buildings
- Cisterns To Collect Non-Potable Water For Domestic Use - University of Florida
- Greywater Central - up to date information on greywater systems and technology
- Greenlinkwater.com
- Greywater.com
- Greywater Reuse - Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing
- Graywater - An Option For Household Water Reuse - Home Energy Magazine
- Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use
- Home Use of Graywater, Rainwater Conserves Water - and May Save Money - Arizona Water Resources Research Center
- Rain Barrels - City Farmer
- Rain Harvesting Guidelines and Schematic
- Rainwater Harvesting - Center for Science and Environment
- Rainwater Harvesting - info for high density developments (PDF File)
- Rainwater harvesting from rooftop catchments
- Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Montana
- Sourcing Water from the Sky
- Texas Guide to Rainwater Harvesting - Texas Water Development Board
- Water Recycling - explore an ecological wastewater recycling system in Chatham County, NC
- WateReuse Association of California - recycling water to meet California's needs
- West Virginia University - commonsense approach to Recycling Gray Water
- Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
- Rainwater Harvesting
Other Miscellaneous Links
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- American Water Works Association
- American Water Works Association Research Foundation
- Association of California Water Agencies
- Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies
- Bureau of Reclamation
- California Association of Sanitation Agencies
- California Department of Water Resources
- California Energy Commission
- California Municipal Utilities Association
- California State Association of Counties
- California Urban Water Conservation Council
- California Water Environment Association
- Earth 911 - Water Pollution and Conservation
- Eco-Portal - Gateway to reviewed environmental sustainability Internet content
- Environmental and Water Resource Institute
- Enviro Link Network
- Freshwater Society
- Groundwater Protection Council
- Information Center for the Environment - UC Davis
- League of California Cities
- National Association of Counties
- National Drinking Water Clearinghouse
- National Groundwater Association
- National Rural Water Association
- National Watershed Network
- National Weather Service (Hydrologic Services Program)
- National Resource Conservation Service
- Rural Community Assistance Program
- Texas Waternet
- U.S. Census Bureau
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Office of Water
- U.S. Geological Survey - Water Resources
- U.S. Water Resources Agencies
- Universities Water Information Network
- The Utility Connection
- Water Education Foundation
- Water Education Water Awareness Committee
- Water Environment Federation
- California Environmental Resources Evaluation System (CERES) - California related water conservation site
- Water Online - information resource for the Water and Wastewater Treatment industry
- Water Quality Association
- WateReuse Assocation of California
- Water Resources Center Archives
- Water Resources Research Center - University of Arizona
- WaterWiser - the Water Efficiency Clearinghouse
