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Water Conservation

The City of Petaluma offers many water conservation programs to help our residential and commercial customers conserve water; including rebates, water evaluations, and free water saving devices. Questions? Call the Water Conservation line at (707) 778-4507 or email [email protected]

OUR WATER SUPPLY

To learn about the City of Petaluma's water supply, as well as how we manage and plan for our community’s water needs, click here.

Mulch Madness!

Want to turn your thirsty lawn into a beautiful drought-friendly landscape? Get help through our Mulch Madness program. Our program now runs year-round!

HOW TO READ YOUR WATER METER

Learning to read your water meter is important because it can help identify if you have a leak and also allows you to calculate your average water use. Click here to learn more.

Water-Wise HouseCall

Get free advice on how to save water at home and at work. A water conservation expert will look into water use at your property and advise you how to improve. Learn more here.

CALCULATE YOUR AVG. WATER USE

Did you know that indoor household water needs can typically be met using 25-50 gallons per person per day? Click here to use our Water Use Calculator to gauge your households water use.

Leak Check List

In just 10 mins. you can search your home for leaks and reduce water waste. Start with the steps listed here, along with the checklist provided to chase down leaks.

FREE WATER SAVING DEVICES

The City offers complimentary water-saving devices for faucets, hoses, and showers. Click here to read a list of devices and where to find them.

WATER USE RESTRICTIONS

The drought emergency in Petaluma continues to be very serious. Water Use Restrictions remain in place. Click here to view the full list of restrictions.

SAVE TREES

During this historic drought, we ask that you please prioritize watering the trees around your home instead of your lawn and other plants. Click here to learn more. 

Resources & Tips

There are so many ways to save water and energy. Check out other programs and informational sites to learn how.

Report Water Waste

We encourage residents to report water waste in their area. Click here to learn more.

Rebates

Learn about special rebates for high-efficiency toilets and clothes washers. You can save gallons of water each day while saving money on new fixtures and appliances.

Dye Tab Challenge

The City of Petaluma is encouraging residents to find and fix leaks with the Dye Tab Challenge. Toilet leaks are often silent and can waste hundreds of gallons of water per day, making the toilet the number one cause for a high-water bill. Test your toilets for leaks and join the Challenge. Click here to see where you can pickup free dye tabs.

Regional Partnerships

Learn how the City partners with local and state agencies -- and how those partnerships benefit our community.

Conservation Champions

The City of Petaluma is celebrating residents and businesses who have stepped up during this historic drought to help us save water. CLICK HERE to view videos featuring local Conservation Champions who share tips on how to live water wise lifestyles at home and at work.

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