Water is a limited resource that must be protected and conserved. Encouraging the public to employ water conservation measures plays an important role in reducing water needs, which in turn reduces the cost of operation and maintenance of water supply facilities and extends their life span. This not only saves the consumer money, but also ensures they are playing their part in being good stewards of this life sustaining resource.

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System encourages its member communities, rural water systems, and the over 300,000 people they serve to make water conservation a high priority. The System's efforts toward water conservation will take a three-pronged approach:

• 1) conservation of water resources through efficient design and construction of the project's infrastructure;
• 2) conservative administration and efficient operation of its water system;
• 3) and as a resource to assist its member systems through distribution of water conservation information, educational materials, and other resources.

For more information on Lewis & Clark's water conservation program, see the Final Engineering Report under the Technical Information link.

In many cases, conservation is simply a matter of common sense. For example, the best time to water your lawn is in the morning or evening. If you water during the middle of the day, much of the water is evaporated. Other little things like not letting the water run while you brush your teeth or taking more showers and fewer baths can really add up in the long run.