Water Conservation Tips
Every drop counts.
The Saving Water Partnership is a group of water utilities in King County working together to conserve water. The City of Mercer Island is a member of the Partnership.
Click the links below for tips, tools, and rebates to help you use water wisely and keep your water bill as low as possible.
What to do During a Water Shortage
To view the latest information on the City's current SPU Water Shortage Emergency, visit the Let's Talk page.
In the event of a water shortage emergency, the City will declare a Water Shortage Emergency activate the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). The City will share guidance for any voluntary or mandatory water use restrictions. To learn more about the City's WSCP, please review AB6492.
The WSCP consists of 4 stages: Advisory, Voluntary, Mandatory, and Emergency. To review the water consumption reduction actions associated with the different stages, see the table attached below. The actions shared in the Advisory Stage are year-round water conservation tips, while the actions shared in the Voluntary, Mandatory, and Emergency Stages are ways to short-term reduce water use.
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