Water Supply Update - Jan. 11, 2023

RESERVOIRS ARE RECOVERING! We welcome in a new year, and the abundance of rain to Northern California. The recent storms have been filling up our reservoirs since New Year’s. While we cannot yet declare the drought over, this steady stretch of ra...

NEW Toilet Replacement Rebate Available

Ready to save up to 4,000 gallons of water per year? That's like showering for 44 hours!

Replace your 1.6 gallon per flush (or more) toilet with a new WaterSense labeled high-efficiency toilet and receive a rebate of up to $75 per toilet. A pre-i...

2022 Water Use Efficiency Award Nominations

Santa Rosa Water is grateful to all our customers who have saved water in this record-breaking drought. To honor our local super water savers, the 2022 Water Use Efficiency awards will be given to those who have practiced extraordinary water saving habits...

City Sandbag Filling Station Now Open for Rainy Season

The City’s sandbag filling station is open for residents throughout the rainy season. For City of Santa Rosa residents who need to control rain run-off on their property, sand and bags are available for free at the City Municipal Services Center North loc...

Water Supply Update - Dec. 7, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Rainwater Harvesting

Did you know that just 1 inch of water on a 1,000 square foot roof will yield over 600 gallons of water? With an average annual rainfall in Santa Rosa of 30 inches, you could harvest and reuse over 19,800 gallons of water per year with that 1,000 square f...

It’s Time to TURN OFF Your Irrigation

During this historic drought, Santa Rosa and the region have all been working extra hard to make every drop count. This fall and winter, it’s especially important that we all continue to conserve. With weather experts predicting another dry winter, one of...

Groundbreaking for Recycled Water Project

On Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, the City of Santa Rosa and its regional partners broke ground on a critical water recycling infrastructure replacement project at the Laguna Treatment Plant (Plant). The Plant, owned and operated by the City of Santa Rosa, is ...

Water Supply Update - September 22, 2022

Despite the welcome rain last weekend, the drought is still here. The supply conditions in Lake Sonoma, which stores a substantial portion the region’s drinking water, are historically low. Lake Sonoma holds multiple years of water supply for the region, ...

Team Spotlight: Santa Rosa’s Water Use Efficiency Team Helping Community Achieve Water Savings

Since 1991, the Water Use Efficiency team has been helping Santa Rosa residents reduce water use. In fact, this team has helped Santa Rosa achieve a 14% reduction in water use over the last 30 years, while the population has increased.

During this intense ...

Drought Resources For Businesses

Santa Rosa’s team is here to help with free water saving devices, rebates to achieve permanent water savings, and more. For businesses, Santa Rosa Water is offering $1.50 per sq. ft. of turf removed, up to max of 10,000 sq. ft. or $15,000.00 annually.

Water Supply Update - August 18, 2022

WaterSmart Rebates: Earn up to $100 and Save with a Graywater System

Why let laundry water go down the drain when you could reuse it to water your plants and trees? Reusing your wash water is as simple as installing a laundry-to-landscape graywater system. Santa Rosa Water even offers a graywater reuse rebate of u...

Help Your Trees Survive Drought

Trees are one of the most valuable elements in your landscape. Urban trees combat climate change, provide shade, clean the air, enhance public health, and contribute to vibrant, sustainable communities. 

Water trees gradually and deeply to ensure ...

WaterSmart Plant Picker

Scroll through beautiful, lush, colorful, low water use shrubs, flowers, and trees that thrive in our climate with the easy-to-use WaterSmart Plant Picker.

Hire a QWEL (Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper) Pro for Your WaterSmart Landscaping Needs

Hire a QWEL (Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper) Pro for your WaterSmart landscaping needs. QWEL Pros have been trained in efficient irrigation principles and sustainable landscaping practices. Find a QWEL Pro today!

During Drought, Take Your Car to a Professional Car Wash to Save Water

A commercial car wash can use between 35 and 120 gallons of water per vehicle, depending on the type of system. Facilities that recycle their water are the most efficient, so seek those out. Better yet why not drive a dirty car.

Schedule an Irrigation Checkup

The drought is still here, and?Santa Rosa Water wants to make sure your yard and irrigation system are WaterSmart. Schedule your free in-person irrigation checkup today!

Water Supply Update - July 14, 2022

 Water Supply Update (7/14/22):

Water Saving Tips from Danny at True North Landscapes, Inc.

Saving Water Summer Pop Ups

Saving Water Summer Pop Up Events

Pop by the Santa Rosa Water booth at the following locations and pick up a free drought toolkit. 

Drought toolkits include:

• Bucket to capture water
• Showerhead and faucet aerators
• Toilet leak dye tabs
• Hose nozzle

Creek W...

July is Smart Irrigation Month

During the hot summer months nearly 50 percent of water is used outdoors, so this July, let’s all do our part to focus on finding ways to save water outdoors. Start today by ensuring compliance with the mandatory outdoor water use prohibitions: 

• C...

Looking for a Water Efficient Landscaper?

Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) Pros have been trained in efficient irrigation principles and sustainable landscaping practices - hire a QWEL landscaper today!

State Water Board Emergency Water Conservation Regulations

Learn details and updates on State Water Board emergency regulations that pertain to water conservation.

Pick up a FREE “Drought is Here. Save Water.” Yard Sign for your Home or Business

Calling all Super Water Savers! Let your neighbors and community know about your commitment to saving water by picking up your FREE drought yard sign at 69 Stony Circle, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. When you drop-by our offices for your sign, don't ...

Outdoor Water-Use Accounts for Nearly 50% of Summertime Use

Installing efficient irrigation for your garden can be a water saver, time saver, and plant saver when done right. The trick is finding and setting the system to water appropriately for all three. Choose drip instead of overhead sprinklers and receive a r...

Schedule a WaterSmart Check-up!

Ever wondered how efficient your property is? Schedule a FREE indoor and outdoor WaterSmart Check-up with one of our water-saving technicians today.

Top 10 Water-Saving Tips

Santa Rosa Water is here to help you save water this summer with tips, free water-saving devices, rebates, and more.

1. Get to know your water use

• Do you know how much water you are using? 
• Check your water bill or view usage online

2. Find and Fix L...

Cash for Grass Rebate

Santa Rosa Water has increased its Cash for Grass rebate as of July 12, 2021. Now removing a square foot of grass will earn you $1.50 with a maximum rebate of $1,500 and save you approximately 5,500 gallons of water each year.

Water-Use Efficiency Award Winners

Water-Use Efficiency Award Winners In celebration of Water Awareness Month, Santa Rosa City Council recognized four award recipients for their efforts to save water and increase water efficiency in their homes, neighborhoods, and businesses. Cong...

Water Supply Update - March 17, 2022

As spring approaches, it’s important that we all have a plan for how we are going to continue to save water, especially outdoors. Despite early winter rainfall this severe drought is not over, and a third consecutive dry year is emerging.

Water Supply Update - February 17, 2022

Water Supply Update (2/17/22):

Free WaterSmart Devices

Replace old fixtures with FREE WaterSmart devices. Santa Rosa residents can pickup FREE water-saving devices (e.g. showerheads, hose nozzles, dye tabs and sink aerators, and more), Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 69 Stony Circle, Santa Rosa.