While our natural water supplies are limited, we have plenty of water information to go around. We also have plenty of water if we all do our part to save it. Use the links below to find out everything you need to know about using water efficiently.
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City of Lubbock Water Utilities
http://water.ci.lubbock.tx.us
American Water Works Association
The 125-year-old AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. It is the largest organization of water professionals in the world. For a broad range of consumer-targeted information regarding water quality, standards and conservation, visit:
http://www.drinktap.org
The Texas chapter of the AWWA has created a Web site called the Story of Drinking Water with fun facts and conservation tips.
American Water Resources Association
Founded in 1964, AWRA is a nonprofit professional association dedicated to the advancement of men and women in water resources management, research and education. This page lists Web sites AWRA recommends for visitors to access regarding a multitude of water-related issues.
http://www.awra.org/connections/recommend.html
Independent Pool and Spa Service Association Inc.
Get information about caring for your pool and spa.
http://www.ipssa.com
National Water Resources Association
NWRA is concerned with the appropriate management, conservation, and use of water and land resources on a national scope. NWRA works to balance the needs of people and the environment.
http://www.nwra.org/index.cfm
National Association of Clean Water Agencies
NACWA represents the interests of more than 300 public agencies and organizations that pursue scientifically based, technically sound and cost-effective laws and regulations. NACWA maintains a key role in the development of environmental legislation, and it works closely with federal regulatory agencies in the implementation of environmental programs.
http://www.nacwa.org
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Features information about drinking water and its availability throughout Texas.
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/util_water
Texas Nursery & Landscape Association
Serving the nursery growers and landscapers of Texas, the TNLA Web site provides statewide regulatory information regarding water use as well as links to Texas Super Stars, native plant varieties that are strong performers in Texas extreme weather conditions.
http://www.txnla.org
Texas SmartScape
Learn how to save money on water bills yet maintain a beautiful yard through Xeriscaping.
http://www.txsmartscape.com/WestTX/main.asp
Texas Water Development Board
Information on drought conditions and links to national and Texas-based water-related agencies and organizations. http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/DATA/DROUGHT/drought_toc.asp
Texas Water Foundation
Fun page with kid-oriented activities to teach your kids how to use water wisely.
http://www.texaswater.org/kids/default.htm
Texas Water Resources Institute
The TWRI fosters the exchange of university research and findings regarding
water. The Institute seeks to link academic expertise with policymaking at
state and national levels.
http://twri.tamu.edu/drought.php
Texas WaterWise Council
The Texas WaterWise Council, composed of representatives of landscaping-related industries and water management agencies, promotes sound water conservation practices in Texas through a public-private partnership that fosters awareness of the value of sound water management. Go to this page for “facts and figures” about wise watering.
www.waterwisetexas.org
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA is the national agency charged with protecting the nation’s water resources. This page contains a multitude of links to information about protecting your local water source as well as information about pollutants and how to prevent contamination.
http://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/water.html
WaterSense: A new EPA program that aims to educate U.S. consumers about making smart water choices that save money and maintain high environmental standards without compromising performance.
http://www.epa.gov/watersense
WaterWise
Consumer-targeted Web site with fun interactive tools the whole family can use to find easy ways to save water around the house.
http://www.getwise.org
