Water Conservation
City Actions
- Brisbane is a member of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA).
- Brisbane is among the lowest residential per capita water users in San Mateo County.
- The City has several ordinances that govern water conservation (under Environmental Policy and Governance section).
- City landscaping has been done to minimize damage to the Bay and minimize water use.
- For information on storm drains and water run-off see our NPDES page.
- Find Brisbane's drinking water quality status here.
- Brisbane triggered a Stage 1 Drought on July 20, 2021.
- On June 10, 2022, the State Water Board adopted emergency water conservation regulation which bans commercial, industrial, and institutional accounts (including HOAs) from watering certain kinds of ornamental or non-functional grass.
Programs for Residents and Businesses
- Rain Barrel Rebate Program - Apply for the rebate to save up to $200 per qualifying rain barrel or cistern
- Landscape Classes - Attend free landscape education classes on water-efficient and sustainable landscaping
- Water Wise Gardening - Find information on saving water while gardening beautifully. More information can be found on bayareagardening.org
- Lawn Be Gone! - Replace your lawn with drought-tolerant landscape
- Water Calculator - the Water Calculator is intended to give you crucial advice on how to set your controller properly and how to manage it thereafter
- Waterfluence - For commercial and large landscaping accounts, check your recommended water budgets