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Save gallons of water at home with a few simple solutions.
Water savings kit
Get a free kit, including a water-efficient showerhead, faucet aerator, swivel aerator and pipe tape.
Showerheads
We offer free, water-saving showerheads that use 40% less water than traditional low-flow showerheads
Order your water savings kit today
- Free kits are available at City Hall.
- Order a free kit by email to Eric.Jones@GreshamOregon.gov. Include your name and mailing address.
Water conservation tips
Outdoor tips
- Water in the morning when it’s not hot.
- Don’t hose down the sidewalk or driveway; use a broom.
- Use the weekly watering number to determine how much water your lawn needs; measure sprinkler output with a tuna can.
- Cover pools and spas to stop evaporation.
- Plant native and drought-resistant trees and plants.
- Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants.
- Check for leaks on outside faucets.
Indoor tips
- Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth.
- Take shorter showers.
- Fill the bathtub half full.
- Check and fix leaky toilets, pipes or faucets.
- Run the dishwasher and washing machine only when full.
- If you wash dishes by hand, don’t leave the water running.
- Install water-saving showerheads or faucet aerators.
Contact
For more information about these water conservation resources, contact Sarah White at 503-618-2526 or Sarah.White@GreshamOregon.gov.