Resources

Resources for Homes

bulletHousehold Water Audit -- This is a do-it-yourself assessment of water usage in your home. This form will guide you step by step in analyzing how much water you use and suggesting ways you can save water.
bulletWater Wise Household Workshop Presentation (PowerPoint) -- This presentation provides an overview of water use in households and what can be done to save more water.
bulletU-Fix It Workshop (PowerPoint) -- This presentation provides general guidance on repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures in your home.

Resources for Businesses

bulletWater Efficiency Self-Assessment Checklist -- Although this is not a full scale water audit, it does provide basic guidance in identifying areas where water can be saved.
bulletWater Conservation Guide for Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Users -- Extensive information on water saving opportunities in many different kinds of businesses. Although this 108 page long guide was written for New Mexico, many of the same water saving techniques will be useful here in Georgia.
bulletWater Efficiency Manual for Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Facilities -- Another extensive resource similar to the one above. This 129 page long guide was written for North Carolina.
bulletLandscape Watering Exemption Form -- Under level 4 drought conditions, only landscapes installed by a licensed or certified landscaper may be watered. The Coty of Villa Rica requires that all new landscape installations be documented using this form.

Landscaping Resources

bulletManaging a Water Wise Landscape -- In summer, residential water use increases significantly when citizens use water outdoors for landscape maintenance, recreation and cleaning. As water becomes more limited, water conservation is essential. Xeriscape is a seven-step approach to water conservation in the landscape. Review these steps covering the steps from proper planning and design through appropriate maintenance. Learn how to create water-use zones and how to select regionally appropriate plants. A water-wise landscape can reduce outdoor water use by as much as 50%. Remember, plants don’t save water... People save water!
bulletProper Planting -- Proper Planting results in healthy, water-efficient plants. This document shows you "Six Simple Steps to a Water-wise Annual Flower Bed". Make Every Drop Count... Our Future Depends on It!

Links to Other Helpful Websites

bulletGeneral Water Conservation Sites
bulletConserve Water Georgia
bulletWater Smart
bulletGeorgia Water Wise Council
bulletGeorgia P2AD -- The State of Georgia's Pollution Prevention Assistance Division. Despite the name, this web site features a lot of water saving information for homes and businesses.
bulletWater Use It Wisely
bulletNorth Carolina DPPEA -- Just like Georgia's site above, this site has a lot of water saving information. The business section is especially useful.
bulletH2ouse
bulletWaterSense

Fun stuff for kids!

bulletSPLASH!
bulletWater Conservation for Kids
bulletEnvironmental Kids Club
bulletEcoKids
bulletEarthSavers