Wise Water Use Campaign

While the Potomac River is a reliable source of drinking water, the metropolitan Washington region does experience droughts, reinforcing the need for year-round wise water use messaging. Now that the region is currently under a Drought Watch, COG and our partners are encouraging area residents and business to voluntarily conserve water through a variety of simple steps and have prepared a toolkit to help amplify these messages.  

2026 WiseWaterDMV Social Media Toolkit
 

Tips for Wise Water Use:

• Reduce shower length to under 5 minutes;
• Turn off water while brushing your teeth/shaving; 
• Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes; and
• Fix any plumbing leaks – especially toilets and faucets.

• Monitor watering lawns, plants, and shrubs;
• Sweep sidewalks and driveways (instead of using a hose); and
• Avoid washing your car or instead use a commercial car wash that recycles water. 
   

Additional Resources:

U.S. EPA's Water Sense campaign
Fairfax Water: Water Conservation Tips
WSSC Water: Conservation Tips
DC Water: Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
Wise Water Use Landscaping and Watering Guide
10 Tips to Prevent Wildfires - U.S. Department of the Interior

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