Saving Water Outdoors

Landscape Watering by the Numbers Guide is a guide to help you water in the Arizona desert, this easy-to-follow brochure will provide information on how to water efficiently, maintain healthy plants and save water throughout the year. See below for more information, and to request a guide via mail, please fill out our form.

Planting for the Arizona desert can be tricky when first moving to our state. Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert Guide will help you select plants to create an attractive, water-efficient landscape. Details on more than 200 plants are arranged in easy-to-reference charts, and each plant is illustrated with a photograph.

For More Information on Conserving Water

• How to Read Your Meter
• Water Use Calculator
• Interactive Lawn Watering Guide
• WaterSense – Fix a Leak
• Wateruseitwisely.com
• Understanding Water Use and Your Bill
• Water Saving Tips
• Low Water Use Drought Tolerant Plant List
• Water Saving Devices
• Water Saving Opportunities in and Around the Home
• Residential Conservation Information

Recommended Water Conservation Habit Changes

• Reducing discretionary outdoor water uses such as car, patio, sidewalk or driveway washing
• Reducing evaporation losses by avoiding landscape watering during the heat of the day
• Using smart irrigation controllers to avoid overwatering
• Adjusting sprinklers to reduce overspray and run-off into streets
• Selectively replacing turf with xeriscape or lower water-use landscaping
• Discouraging winter over-seeding
• Using pool covers to reduce evaporation
• Limiting showers to five minutes or less
• Washing only full loads of laundry or dishes

Here's How We Can Help

Call 623-349-6195 to speak with someone about conservation. For billing questions please call 623-349-6100.