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General Conservation
- H2Ouse
- US Environmental Protection Agency's Water Efficiency Website
- Water Use It Wisely Website
- American Waterworks Association WaterWiser Website
Waterwise Landscaping and Irrigation
- WaterWise Landscaping & Watering Guide
- Wise Water Use in Landscaping, Efficient Irrigation and related publications from NC State University
- Carolina Lawns
- Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance (various publications from the NC State Cooperative Extension Service)
- Water-efficient lawn care in North Carolina, landscaping and drought-resistant plant species (.pdf)
- NC State’s Turf Irrigation Water Management Program
The TIMS Water Management Program is available to North Carolinians to calculate and track irrigation use. Using the NC Climate Office current weather data, TIMS can tell you in number of minutes how long to water your lawn.
Rainwater Reuse
- Rain Barrels can be purchased through the City at a discounted rate. Call 560-4381 for more information.
- Rainwater harvesting
Low-flush-volume toilets
- Basic Toilet Information, Repairs and Maintenance: Toiletology.com
- Toilet Flapper Replacement Guide (City of San Antonio)
- City of Durham Low-flush Toilet Fact Sheet
- Toilet Maximum Performance Testing Ratings
- EPA's WaterSense Labeled High-Efficiency Toilets (HETs)