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Conservation

Water is a precious resource. Saving it now means more for generations to come. Conservation can also help you save on your water bill. Browse this section to learn how you can conserve.

Our Commitment

San Jose Water has maintained a long tradition of promoting conservation. To help educate our customers about water conservation we offer complimentary water check-ups, educational materials, and free low-flow devices.

We also take the responsibility to conserve on our end seriously through aggressive leak detection programs that help us minimize water lost to leaks in our water mains as it travels between our tanks, wells, reservoirs and our customer's homes and businesses.

Check out our GardenSoft website, there you will find information on how to design and install a water-wise garden, irrigation methods and equipment that will help you to water your landscape more efficiently, and suggestions on how to easily and effectively maintain your garden.

 

A row of three images: Starting from the left Native Perennials, San Jose Conservation Garden, and Arid Garden
Starting from the left Native Perennials, San Jose Conservation Garden, and Arid Garden

Conservation Tips

Here is just about everything you need to know about how to conserve water.

CATCH

Want a free no-contact, outdoor visit by a SJW water efficiency expert? San Jose Water developed the CATCH program to empower our customers to understand and optimize their water use.

Water Loss Prevention Technology

See how San Jose Water works to prevent leaks and water loss on tanks, wells, and the miles of pipes that water travels through before it gets to you.

Visit our Demonstration Garden

Stroll through our beautiful, drought-tolerant garden in San Jose and get inspired about what you can create at your property.

Conservation in the Community

Learn what the San Jose Water is doing to help the community conserve water.

Rebates and CATCH Statistics

See how many customers are taking advantage of rebates and CATCH water checks to save water and money.

Kids' Corner

Are you a parent, an educator, or a young aspiring Water Warrior? Check out our children’s Activity Books and learn all about water through these fun, age-appropriate activities!

Conservation Blogs

Check out our many blog posts on water conservation!