11/16/2016

Think Arizona doesn’t conserve water? Not true! The fact is that Metro Phoenix reuses or recharges nearly 100% of all wastewater. And you can help stretch existing supplies further.

For more than a decade, CAP and SRP have collaborated on a joint public education campaign focused on the status of our water supplies and how people can conserve water. This year’s campaign runs through November.

Messages are on Buzzfeed and other online content placement sites, and direct visitors to DroughtFacts.com, a joint website that contains information about the status of central Arizona water supplies, what is being done to protect our future supplies, what could happen next and how the average person can make a difference.

DroughtFacts.com gives an overview of the facts about the Southwest’s long-running drought and reinforces the message that CAP and SRP have actively and effectively managed water supplies available to them. Drought preparedness is a core priority for both agencies, including development of large storage reservoirs, high-capacity groundwater wells and innovative programs to promote underground water storage.

Citizens can help by continuing to conserve water. This includes fixing indoor and outdoor leaks, washing full loads of dishes and laundry, watering before the sun rises or after it sets, periodically checking irrigation systems and resetting them now that the weather has cooled for the fall.

Visit DroughtFacts.com for more information.