We partnered with EPA's WaterSense Program and encourage all water systems to do the same!
Promote your water efficiency program by joining EPA's WaterSense program for free. You will receive a promotional tool kit to help you educate and communicate the value of using water efficiently to your customers.
Visit the EPA WaterSense website for more information.
WUE Publications from the Department of Health
- WUE Guidebook Fourth Edition 331-375 (PDF)
- Stop Water Waste Brochure
- WUE Requirements for Non-Municipal Water Suppliers, WUE Guidebook 331-375 Appendix U
- Managing Water Loss: Reduce Leaks 331-388 (PDF)
- Other WUE Publications
Water Use Efficiency Webinar, February 2021
We hosted a Water Use Efficiency webinar, below are the PowerPoint presentations.
- Reducing Real Losses in Your Water System (PDF)
- Critical Role of Water Level and Pumping Data for Water Planning and Resource Management (PDF)
- WUE Webinar, Sheryl Howe (PDF)
- Columbia River Basin 2021 Long-Term Water Supply and Demand Forecast (PDF)
External Publications
- BMP Costs & Savings Study: A Guide to Data and Methods for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Urban Water Conservation Best Management Practices, prepared for California Urban Water Conservation Council by A & N Technical Services, Inc., March 2005
- Handbook of Water Use and Conservation, Amy Vickers, 2002
- Residential End Uses of Water, Version 2, AWWA Research Foundation, 2016
- Water Conservation Programs--A Planning Manual, AWWA Manual M52, 2006
- Water Loss Control-Second Edition, Julian Thornton, Reinhard Sturm, George Kunkel, McGraw Hill Company, 2008
- Water Meters—Selection, Installation, Testing, and Maintenance, Fifth Edition, AWWA Manual M6, 2012
Funding Resources
- Meter financing: Loans for private nonprofit water systems (PDF)
- Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) webpage
- Meter financing: Loan assistance for low income homeowners living in rural areas (PDF)
- Meter financing: Loans for publicly owned water systems (PDF)
- WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants
- If you're a Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) utility customer, check out their energy saving opportunities. Check with your power provider to find out what type of programs they offer.
External Educational Resources
- EPA WaterSense Program
- AWWA's Manual Library
- National Drinking Water Clearinghouse website
- North American Water Loss Conferences
- Water Use it Wisely
- American Water Works Association
- Project Wet—Water Education for Teachers
- Alliance for Water Efficiency
- Washington State ranks 4th best in nation for WUE Rule
Non-Profit Organizations and Utilities
- Evergreen Rural Water of Washington - Technical assistance for small water systems.
- Water Resources of Washington State (USGS) - Water use data, project information, technical resources.
- Rural Community Assistance Corporation - Technical assistance funding and resources available for management and operations.
- Saving Water Partnership: A Service of your Local Water Utility - Water efficiency tips (household and businesses), natural landscaping, water efficient technological incentive program and irrigation program.
- California Water Efficiency Partnership, CalWEP - California Water Efficiency Partnership maximizes urban water efficiency and conservation throughout California.