Water Conservation

1. Turn Off the Faucet: Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth.

A person holding a toothbrush near the sink with flowing water

2. Shorten Showers: Reduce shower time by a few minutes to save gallons of water.

A shower head spraying water

3. Fix Leaks: Repair leaky faucets and toilets to prevent water waste.

A person holding and tightening under sink plumbing

4. Install Water-Saving Devices: Use low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators to cut down on water use.

A person using pliers on a sink faucet

5. Use Efficient Irrigation: Water your lawn early in the morning or late in the evening and follow the guidelines provided by Woodlands Water or your water provider.

A water sprinkler watering green grass

Sprinkler systems can vary based on water pressure, sprinkler head type, and other factors. A quick home inspection shows exactly how much water you are using and helps you match weekly irrigation recommendations.  

Supplies needed:

• 6 straight-sided food containers  (tuna cans, cat food cans, even small rain gauges)

• Ruler

Step 1: Set Out Gauges

Evenly space six or more straight-sided food containers across a sprinkler zone.

Step 2: Run Your Sprinkler

Turn on your system for 15 minutes

Step 3: Read Water Collected

Using a ruler, read the measurement on each container after 15 minutes. Take note of each amount.

Step 4: Calculate the Average

Add up all measurements and divide by the number of gauges. (For example, if your total is 2.5 inches from five gauges: 2.5 ÷ 5 = 0.5 inches average)

Step 5: Adjust Your Watering Schedule

Adjust the run time for each zone to apply 1 inch per week in summer, ½ inch in spring and fall, 0 inches in winter. Split your weekly total between two days allowed under the defined Irrigation Schedule. Totals should include rainfall. 

Help keep our waterways clean and healthy. Only rain in the drain! The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department, in partnership with all the MUDs within the Township, invites residents to volunteer in the Storm Drain Marking Project. Markers on storm drains remind neighbors that the drains lead directly to a local waterbody; the water is unfiltered and untreated. Pollutants in the water harm the environment, endanger wildlife and pose health risks to humans.

Learn How to Volunteer

Water and wastewater services in The Woodlands are not provided by The Woodlands Township. Instead, these essential utilities are managed by independent agencies and special purpose districts based on your location within the community. Below is a brief overview of the primary providers serving The Woodlands area:

Woodlands Water Agency manages several Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) that provide water and sewer services to most residential and commercial properties in The Woodlands.

Harris-Montgomery Counties MUD 386 serves the Village of Creekside Park and is responsible for water and wastewater services in that portion of the community.

San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) is the wholesale water provider for the MUDs managed by Woodlands Water and other local municipalities, ensuring a reliable long-term water supply for the region.

Check out these water conservation resources to discover simple, effective ways to reduce outdoor water use and help protect our community’s natural resources.

• Simple Ways to Conserve Water in the Kitchen
• Simple Ways to Conserve Water in the Bathroom
• Simple Ways to Conserve Water in the Laundry Room
• Simple Ways to Save Water in Your Yard
• Water Use Calculator
• State Water Plan
• Region H Water Plan

The Woodlands Water Agency has a defined irrigation schedule in place to promote water conservation and maintain healthy landscapes. This plan limits outdoor watering to specific days and times based on your address. To view the schedule and learn more, visit their website. 

Woodlands Water Agency