Water-Saving Tips, Requirements, and Publications

Found below is a listing of publication materials from the Water Conservation Unit. If you need assistance with any of the documents below, email waterconservation@sfwater.org or call (415) 551-4730

Current Reports 

• Pacific Institute Dec 2023 Review of SFPUC Water Efficiency Programs
• Water Resources 2023-24 Annual Report
• Water Resources 2022-23 Annual Report
• Water Resources 2021-22 Annual Report
• Water Resources 2020-21 Annual Report
• 2020 Retail Conservation Plan 
• Water Resources 2019-20 Annual Report
• 2015 Retail Water Conservation Plan

Resource Publications

• Residential Conservation Services (2022)
• Conservation Services for Businesses
• Conservation Services for Multi-Family Properties
• Diversifying San Francisco's Water Supply
• SF Rainwater Harvesting Manual
• Water-Wise Gardening for San Francisco Guidebook
• Plant Water Use List
• Graywater Design Manual

Tips and Guides

• Leak Guides (Chinese, Spanish)
• Conservation Tips and Services for Home
• Home Water Conservation Checklist
• Business Water Conservation Checklist
• Conservation Tips for the Workplace
• Conservation Tips and Services for Businesses

Requirements

• Residential Conservation Ordinance 
• Commercial Conservation Ordinance 
• Water Efficient Irrigation Ordinance