Water Supply

Conservation Every Drop Counts

Did you know that the average Fitchburg residential water customer used 66,000 gallons of water in 2007? Did you

also know that we can all reduce our water use by as much as 30 percent by taking a few simple steps, such as

installing high-efficiency plumbing fixtures and using water efficiently in our yards.

The City of Fitchburg is committed to protecting the future of our national and local water supply through water-

efficient practices, products, and services. That is why we are partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) to bring to you WaterSense, a national program that offers people a simple way to make product

choices that use less water-and perform as well or better than yur existing products.

Why Should You Care?

Using water efficiently will conserve supplies for futrue generations.
Protecting and preserving the nation's water upply is critical to our economic future and human health.
WaterSense labeled products and services perform as well as or better than their less efficient counterparts.
Purchasing WaterSense labeled products can help you protect the environment and help you save money on utility bills.

Look for WaterSense Labeled Products

WaterSense labeled products are products that are backed by an independent third-party certification, indicating that

both water efficiency and performance criteria have been meet.

WaterSense products are available in stores near you. Just look for the WaterSense label, typically located on the

packaging of products. For a list of qualified products please visit EPA's website.

Learn More

For more information on ways to conserve water, water saving products, and EPA's WaterSense program please visit