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Build on the Success of Water Conservation Education and Incentives (6.O.2.)
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The City of Bozeman’s Water Conservation program is well-established and offers education, water-wise and drought management resources, free sprinkler assessments, rebates/incentives for commercial and residential indoor and outdoor water conservation, and a free online water use portal for tracking home water use. The City will build on this success and expand programming to further educate the community and conserve our limited water resources.
About the Data
Gallons Per Capita Per Day is total amount of the municipal water supply consumed throughout the year divided by the City of Bozeman's population.
- The Utilities Department completed the development of a 20-year Water Conservation Plan which was adopted in 2023. The plan outlines additional water conservation education and incentive programs for future implementation.
- With the City of Bozeman's first drought declaration in 2021, the Public Works Department engaged with businesses and residents to educate and communicate new drought restrictions and surcharges.
- In May of 2024 the Water Conservation Division offered a series of free virtual water-wise landscaping classes on healthy soils, turf removal, drip irrigation, tree protection, and DIY landscape design to provide residents with needed knowledge to take on drought tolerant landscape makeover projects.
- The Water Conservation Division will:
- Continue offering a suite of 11 rebates, free water saving products, and numerous educational resources to residents.
- Launch a commercial water audit program to help local businesses better understand, and reduce, their facility water use through improved facility management, standard operating procedures, and equipment retrofits.
- Develop a direct installation rebate and leak repair assistance program for disadvantaged communities to ensure that water conservation is equitable and accessible to all.
