2025 Water Conservation Calendar

For 18 years, the City of Hillsboro Water Department has partnered with local elementary schools to illustrate a water efficiency themed calendar. The calendar project is a way for students to artistically express what they have learned about being water wise and aware. This year's theme is The Journey of a Water Drop. 

Review the contest details and submit your artwork now. 

Indoor Water Conservation Tips

Indoor water usage, unlike outdoors, is largely the same year-round. That's good news, because it means a few water-saving measures can save a lot on indoor water consumption. Find 10 tips to start saving water indoors.

Outdoor Water Conservation Tips

Water usage increases significantly during the summer. Use these tips to curb your water use while still maintaining a green and vibrant landscape.

Be WaterWise this Winter Season!

Get prepared for winter by learning how to winterize your home.

Water Efficiency Rebates

Information and forms for current rebate programs.

Sustainable Gardening Tips & Pics 

Please visit Hillsboro's Gardening website for pictures and tours of sustainable and native plants for this region of Oregon.

Weekly Watering Number 

The Weekly Watering Number is the amount of water in inches that your lawn will need that week.

Water Calculator

The quick and easy Water Calculator shows you which water uses in your home are efficient and which are not and offers simple conservation tips that save water and energy.

Hometown Tap

Hometown Tap is a sustainable water filling station, which includes an innovative water chilling system and spigots to refillable water bottles with clean, high-quality local Hillsboro tap water.

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