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WATER CONSERVATION – ANOTHER SUPPLYEffective water conservation measures are encouraged by the City to help ensure that sufficient water resources are available today and for future generations. Water conservation may actually be considered another supply of water. The water we choose to save today becomes water our children and grandchildren can
use tomorrow.
The citizens of Peoria have already made progress in reducing their water use. The City measures this by calculating how the average water use per person changes over time. In the last ten years, the average daily water use per Peoria water customer has decreased from approximately 200 gallons per day to 188 gallons per day in 2004. Water conservation is easy, and it doesn’t require major changes in the way you live your life. The City of Peoria’s Water Conservation Division offers assistance, incentives, and a variety of resources to help you make the small, everyday changes that will add up to large water savings.
FREE WATER CONSERVATION CLASSES AND LITERATUREThe City of Peoria Utilities Department offers free classes on indoor and landscape water conservation, which meet in the evenings at the City Hall Complex.
Free information booklets and brochures are also available for citizens interested in learning more about water resources, low water use landscaping, and indoor water conservation. If you would like to register to attend a class or request a literature packet, visit www.conserve.peoriaaz.gov or call (623)773-7286. REBATES FOR CONSERVATIONThe City of Peoria offers three rebates (up to $680 total) to encourage a permanent reduction in water use inside and outside the home. Utilities customers may be eligible for a rebate for installing a hot water recirculator in their home, converting their high water use landscape to colorful, low water use Xeriscape, and installing a timer on their irrigation system. More information regarding these rebates can be found at www.conserve.peoriaaz.gov or by calling (623)773-7286. Once your utilities account information is verified, an official application will be sent to you by mail.
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