Water Conservation
503-675-3747
Address:
City Hall, Second Floor
380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego
Water Treatment Plant
503-635-0394
Water Conservation Program
Water Conservation saves money, preserves wildlife habitat and makes sure there is enough water for all uses. Review the pages herein to find out how you can save indoors, outdoors, and all around your home or business.
News & Announcements
Lake Oswego and the Clackamas River Water Providers are are asking our customers to help keep water in the Clackamas River - our water source - for the fall fish runs. River levels are significantly low right now, so let’s make sure there is enough water for the Coho and Fall Chinook species by reducing or shutting off outdoor watering.
Participate in the "Fish on the Run, Irrigation Done" annual campaign and take the pledge to receive a free yard sign. The more water we can conserve, the easier this journey will be for these threatened and endangered salmon species!
Did you know, in collaboration with the Preservation Society, the City built and maintains a native habitat garden at the Iron Worker's Cottage on Wilbur Street? Landscaping with native plants helps use less water and provides shelter and food for native wildlife. Stop by anytime to visit the garden!
One of the most important things a homeowner can do to save water is make sure equipment is functioning appropriately and efficiently. The City offers free water audits to help community members find ways to use less water. Water audits are performed during the spring and summer seasons when watering yards begin.
Water conservation can go a long way to help alleviate impending shortages.
Be water wise with these tips and resources!
The City offers devices and tools - such as faucet aerators and rain gages - that can help save thousands of gallons of water every year. These devices are available free of charge to all Lake Oswego water customers.
The water bill is based on 100 cubic feet of water used (CCF). One CCF is equivalent to 748 gallons. To convert 100 cubic feet of water into gallons used, multiply the number of CCFs (the consumption number on the water bill) by 748.
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