Water Conservation

Did you know the average Oregon City water customer uses nearly three times more water in summer than in winter. Oregon City's limited water storage capacity and undersized water pipes make it difficult to serve customers during the dry season, which is typically June through September. It's even harder when fires flare up requiring an immense volume of water, at high pressure. Our highest demand season for potable water (summer) is also the season we see the most fires. Conserving water by reducing usage helps ensure adequate water for all residents, especially during periods of extremely hot weather and/or fire activity.

Indoor and Outdoor Water Saving Tips

Our partners at the Regional Water Providers Consortium created a helpful list of both indoor and outdoor water savings tips. It’s easy and inexpensive to make changes that can save you water and money all year round. To view the tips, visit regionalh20.org.

Find and Fix Leaks

Household water leaks waste more than one trillion gallons of water nationwide each year. Promptly finding and fixing leaks helps prevent water damage, conserve water, and save you money! Learn what to look for and how to use your water meter to detect leaks with this how-to video.

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FREE resources for OC water customers

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Oregon City offers a variety of water conservation rebates through our partner Clackamas River Water Providers. Currently there are eight different water conservation rebates available. These rebates are available each fiscal year (July 1st – June 30th) on a first-come, first-served basis until annual funds are depleted. Current rebate opportunities include washing machines, toilets, leak detectors, hose bib timers, weather-based irrigation controllers, and more. For a list of rebate eligible items please visit: https://www.clackamasproviders.org/conservation-rebates/.

Free Water Audit Kit

Performing an audit on your water use will help you understand where you can save the most water. This process is simple and will help you locate leaks, prioritize fixing them, and help you start saving money. Request a free water audit kit HERE or by calling 503-723-3511.

Schedule a Free Landscape Audit

Between May-September, Clackamas River Water Providers offers free residential landscape audits to Oregon City water customers. Upon completion of the audit, you will be provided written recommendations to help you manage your outdoor water use for a more water efficient landscape and irrigation system. Click HERE for more information or to sign up for a free water audit.

Weekly Watering Number

Sign up and we'll tell you when to start watering and how much to water each week through mid-October. We will also send you a weekly tip throughout the watering season to help you use water efficiently outdoors. Sign up for free HERE. 

Water Efficient Plant Guide

Looking to add or replace outdoor plants, trees, or shrubs? Before you do, check out the Water Efficient Plant Guide. This guide can help you pick out the perfect water efficient plants for your landscape project.