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How to Learn More About Water
Here at Water – Use It Wisely, we love talking about water. We are here to help inform curious minds about Arizona’s unique water situation, provide information on where our water comes from, why it’s important to conserve, how it’s stored, and how good habits can nourish our state for generations to come. Follow these quick water-related links to learn more:
Links to Water Related Topics
Education
- Educator/Teacher Resources
- Water Education for Teachers Arizona – Project WET
- Smartscape Training Program for Landscape & Irrigation Professionals – AMWUA
- Layperson’s Guide to Arizona Water – WaterResource Research Center, U of A
- Home Gardening – U of A Cooperative Extension
- Arizona Water Awareness – ADWR
Fixtures & Appliances
General
- WaterSense Bathroom Sinks – EPA
- DesertWise Living – Water and energy-saving features for homes, SRP
Clothes Washer
- Clothes Washers – Tips for Single & Multi-Family Residences, ADWR
Evaporative Cooler
Toilets
- The Toilet Papers: Flushing Out the Facts on Water-Efficient Toilets, City of Mesa
- Home Toilet Leak Detection – City of Chandler
Leaks, Repairs and Water Savings
- Smart Home Water Guide: Find & Fix Leaks that are Draining your Budget – AMWUA
- Guía del Agua de la Casa – AMWUA
- High Water Use Action Plan – Where does all that water go? City of Mesa
Water Meter
- Reading Your Water Meter – City of Mesa
Business & Commercial
Landscaping & Xeriscaping
- Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert
- Landscape Watering by the Numbers: A Guide for the Arizona Desert
- Xeriscape: Landscaping with Style in the Arizona Desert
- Turf/Grass – A comprehensive list of resources on care & maintenance and grass alternatives.
- Good Reasons to Take Out Your Grass – AMWUA
- Rebates Available for Low-Water-Use Landscapes – AMWUA
- Desert Lawn Care – AMWUA
- Monthly Watering Reminder – A watering schedule for the Arizona Desert by e-mail, City of Mesa
- Monthly Text Watering Reminder – Text WHENTOWATER to 33222 to receive a text on the first of each month with a link to the month’s watering guidelines.
- Low-Water-Use Plant List – ADWR
- Smartscape Training and Certified Landscapers – AMWUA
Places to Visit to Learn About Xeriscapes
Drought/Weather
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – NOAA
- Drought Monitor – map of current drought conditions, NOAA
- Climate Prediction Center – NOAA
- Arizona Drought Management – ADWR
- Drought Facts – SRP
Irrigation
- Guidelines for Landscape and Drip Irrigation – AMWUA
- Arizona Meteorological Network (AZMET) – Weather-based information for landscape water needs, U of A
- The Irrigation Association – Irrigation industry’s trade organization and their best management practices, IA
Gray Water, Reuse, Water Harvesting
- Using Gray Water at Home Guidelines – how to use gray water, ADEQ
- Graywater Guidelines – Water Conservation Alliance of Southern Arizona (Water CASA)
- Harvesting Rainwater for Your Landscape – City of Mesa
- Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use – University of Arizona
- Journey Through the Pipes – What Happens to Wastewater?
- Rainwater Harvesting
Swimming Pools & Spas
- Pools and Spas – Tips on conservation, maintenance, and city-specific rules on draining and backwashing
- Keep the Splash in Your Pool – How to check for leaks and save water, City of Mesa
- Saving Water in Swimming Pools: 5 Ways to Cut Evaporation
- Saving Water in Swimming Pools: 5 Ways to Cut Pool Water Loss
- How to Reduce Chemical Use in Your Pool
- Pools and Spas-water saving tips and technologies – ADWR
- Video: Looking for Pool, Spa and Water Feature Leaks – City of Scottsdale