Helpful Links

General Conservation

• H2ouse
• EPA WaterSense

Water Conservation for Businesses

• North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
• Waste Reduction Partners

Waterwise Landscaping & Irrigation

• Carolina Lawns
• North Carolina 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 North Carolina Climate Office current weather data, TIMS can tell you in number of minutes how long to water your lawn.
• WaterWise Landscaping and Watering Guide (PDF)

Rainwater Reuse

• Rain Barrels can be purchased through the city at a discounted rate. Call 919-560-4381 for information.
• Rainwater harvesting

Low-Flush-Volume Toilets

• Basic Toilet Information, Repairs and Maintenance: Toiletology.com
• EPAs WaterSense Labeled High-Efficiency Toilets (HETs)
• Toilet Maximum Performance Testing Ratings (PDF)

Finding & Fixing Leaks

• City of Durham Leak Detection page
• Detect and Chase Down Leaks Checklist (PDF)
• How to Repair a Running Toilet
• Smart Home Water Guide