The SFPUC's Water Conservation team wants to help you lower your water use. We offer many free devices. We also offer free evaluations of your property's water use. We call these Water-Wise Evaluations. They can be done in-person or over the phone. We will make water-saving suggestions and figure out your eligibility for our devices. To request an evaluation, please sign up online. Or leave us a message at 415-551-4730. Someone will contact you to schedule the meeting.

Trace the extraordinary history of San Francisco's water system. When the city chose a site in the pristine Hetch Hetchy valley, an epic battle was led by John Muir. Today, with the impact of climate change keenly felt, the politics of water remain front page news. Explore the ways an urban water utility, and those who depend on it, are learning to adapt and plan for an uncertain future.

We love to help inspire children to save water and protect our environment. We and our partners offer free school field trips to the following locations: College Hill Learning Garden We designed this educational and demonstration garden to teach local students about environmentally friendly water use, food, energy, and waste systems. Garden for the Environment Since 1990, we have partnered with a Garden for the Environment to support adult and youth education about sustainable gardening at this Inner Sunset teaching garden. Come learn to install water wise irrigation systems and tend your

As part of our mission, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission works with community and education organizations to create engaging programs that teach children to make sustainable choices in everyday life. We worked with the California Academy of Sciences on The Story of Poo , an animated video following a six-year old girl from San Francisco who learns about what takes place after she flushes the toilet. The story is designed to teach elementary school students about how San Francisco’s sewer system works. It is told through the girl’s perspective and explores her curiosity and

In partnership with the Center for Ecoliteracy, the SFPUC created Big Ideas to serve as a resource for curriculum developers, teachers and schools. The idea for the book is prompted by our commitment to foster the next generation of environmental stewards and provide a water, power and sewer framework for Grades K-12. Big Ideas is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Download a copy of Big Ideas

California-State-Standards-Aligned for K-12 Students Save Our Water In these programs of up to 60 minutes, students follow the water cycle and travel through history to learn about the comprehensive and impressive San Francisco Water Supply in this program. They will use inquiry-based methods to understand the importance of water conservation for the sustainability of our city's ecosystems and our own health. To schedule a presentation, contact San Francisco Department of the Environment at ENV-Education@sfgov.org or visit https://www.sfenvironment.org/environmental-education-program .

The Watershed Stewardship Curriculum was designed to teach children lessons pertaining to watershed awareness, green stormwater management, pollution awareness and prevention, and water conservation. Lessons within this curriculum can be adapted for kindergarten through 6th grade, and beyond. Watershed Stewardship Curriculum You may also want to visit the San Francisco Environment Department for additional programs and resources.

Lake Merced, located on the outskirts of San Francisco near Ocean Beach and Daly City, is a major fresh water, recreational, and natural resource for the City and County of San Francisco and the surrounding area. It is also an important stop for migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway. It is surrounded by two public golf courses - the nine-hole Fleming course and TPC Harding Park, host of the 2009 President's Cup and 2020 PGA Championship. More than half of the park is managed by the Recreation and Parks Department’s Natural Areas Program, which works to restore and protect habitat for birds and

Landscapes that utilize water-wise principles not only conserve water but help prevent runoff, provide a natural habitat for local wildlife, result in reduced maintenance costs, and contribute to the beauty of our urban landscapes. To ensure the efficient use of water for all San Francisco landscapes, projects with 500 square feet or more of new or modified landscape area are required to comply with the Water Efficient Irrigation Ordinance. Projects must design, install, and maintain efficient irrigation systems, utilize low water-use plantings, and set a Maximum Applied Water Allowance, also

To help the novice gardener or the experienced landscaper, we provide a variety of resources to help you create and maintain a beautiful, water-efficient and less toxic urban garden. Rainwater Harvesting Explore our rebates that lower the cost of a cistern or rain barrel for your home or business, enabling you to harness the bounty of rain we receive in our city. Graywater/Laundry-to-Landscape Don't let good water go to waste! Imagine using water from your shower or your clothes washer to help grow the plants in your garden. Using graywater can reduce the amount of drinking water used for