Curious how every drop counts? 

You pay for every drop, whether you use water wisely or waste it. Water is a precious resource in the Texas Panhandle. Do at least one thing a day to save water. Even if the savings are small, every drop counts.

Conserving water is the most effective and environmentally sound way to protect our water supply. The City of Amarillo consistently works to secure additional water rights so that there will be water for generations to come, but we must still do our part to conserve now.

It is important that water conservation measures be taken to protect our natural resources.

Living in the Texas Panhandle means understanding the value of every drop. Water is scarce, and conserving it is crucial to safeguarding our future. While the city works consistently to secure more water rights, we all play a role in conserving this precious resource.

Every Drop Counts Partners:

Do at least one thing a day to save water. Even if the savings are small, every drop counts.

For more information, email everydropcounts@amarillo.gov or call 806-673-5357.

water saving tips

Take shorter showers and turn off the water while shampooing or applying soap. Short showers consume about half the volume of a typical tub bath.

Install water-efficient shower heads and faucets, and aim for a flow rate of 2 gallons per minute (gpm). Additionally, check all faucets for leaks and repair them as necessary.

Install low-volume toilets that flush 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf), which can save up to 30% of indoor water use.

Use the water meter to check for leaks by turning off all taps and observing the meter for movement. If there is movement, it indicates a leak that needs to be repaired.

Match the washing machine setting to the actual load size to avoid unnecessary water usage.

Wash dishes only when the dishwasher is full or hand wash small loads to conserve water.

Group your landscape plants by water requirements, set sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks, and use soaker hoses for shrubs and trees.

Turn off the sprinkler system for several days after a good rainfall, and avoid irrigating during windy weather to prevent excessive evaporation.

Avoid mowing your turf too short when mowing, as grass holds water better when it is maintained at a height of 1.5 to 2.5 inches.

Irrigate in the early morning (before 10 AM) or in the evening to minimize water loss due to evaporation, and avoid watering during windy conditions.

Collect rainwater for indoor and outdoor plants, water plants with discarded aquarium water or leftover ice cubes, and catch cold water in a bucket while waiting for hot water to use for watering plants.

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