Water Conservation

Water Conservation Policy

Plano will conserve water resources by expanding education and incentive programs to ensure the city has adequate water supply to meet the long term needs of the citizens. 
 
Water Conservation Action Statements
 Status
Apply adopted water conservation measures even during periods of adequate supply,
not just during drought. 
 inprogress
Create incentives for water conservation techniques such as drip irrigation systems, rainwater
collection and harvesting and drought tolerant landscaping, and create demonstration
projects on city facilities to increase awareness.  
 inprogress
Utilize traditional and emerging marketing methods such as large-scale media, social marketing
campaigns, and presence at public events to improve awareness and participation for the
city’s water conservation programs.
 inprogress
Study potential of air conditioning condensation harvesting and grey water use as a water
conservation measure.  
 inprogress
Provide educational materials, seminars, and workshops on conservation and sustainability
practices for water resources. 		 inprogress
Evaluate environmental impacts of artificial turf or synthetic grass as an alternative for residential
and commercial developments. 		 inprogress
Supporting Resources and Materials
Water Conservation
Texas Smartscape Garden