Why Conserve

Subsidence in the Gulf Coast region not only looks like land sinking into Galveston Bay. It also contributes to flooding, like here in Friendswood after Tropical Storm Claudette in 1979. Today, areas experiencing subsidence are also vulnerable to flooding, such communities along the Spring Creek Watershed or in Katy.

Water conservation is an important tool to make sure we have enough water today and into the future. The Region H plan predicts that in 2070, our biggest opportunity to save water—more than 60%—is related to municipal water conservation. That means the water we use at home and at work matters. Outdoor watering makes up 8% of the potential water conservation savings, with 13% of the potential water conservation savings to water loss reduction.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that water leaks in the average U.S. household can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year. About 10% of homes have leaks that waste up to 90 gallons of water or more per day.

Common types of leaks found in the home include worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, and other leaking valves. All of these can be easily corrected, saving homeowners about 10% on their water bills and saving drinkable water for the community and the environment.

Conserving water is a team effort. A neighborhood effort. A community effort. Our goal is to help you be #smarteraboutwater so we can all save water.

The Upper Gulf Coast region includes some of the most populous counties in Texas. Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Montgomery counties all have growing populations, and with extreme weather events becoming more common, conserving now means more affordable water for all in the future.