Summary of year-round conservation standards which are now in effect for use of OWASA drinking water. More details...
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The US Envionmental Protection Agency's WaterSense website has information on water-saving toilets, urinals, showerheads, and bathroom faucets; water-efficient landscaping; etc. More details...
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Conservation options for businesses including replacement of inefficient fixtures and equipment. We can also provide technical assistance in evaluating the potential savings in water and dollars from conservation investments. More details...
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How much can you SAVE by buying a new toilet? Information including an example of potential water and dollar savings at a residence from replacing an inefficient toilet (installed before 1994) with a high efficiency toilet that uses only 1.3 gallons per flush. (Pre-1994 toilets may use 3.5, 5 or more gallons per flush.) Actual savings will depend, of course, on the number of people in a residence, how much water the old toilets use, etc. If you have questions or comments, please contact us at webmaster@owasa.org. More details...
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Our meters show water use, indicate leaks How to read a typical OWASA water meter at a home, office or business. Our meter also has a "leak indicator" you can check to see if there is a leak somewhere in your plumbing system or fixtures. More details...
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Summary of water conservation standards A one-page chart summarizing our "year-round" water conservation standards, which apply in normal conditions; and additional requirements that apply in water shortages. More details...
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New water conservation standards--specific wording The detailed water conservation standards now in effect for use of OWASA drinking water. The OWASA Board adopted these standards on March 26th, 2009 and they are included in parallel ordinances adopted by the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill and Orange County in June, 2009. More details...
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Rain barrel and cistern sellers Organizations/ companies that sell rain barrels and/or cisterns locally and in the region. Includes phone numbers and other contact information. More details...
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Separate meter required for new irrigation systems Under State law, a separate meter is required for new in-ground irrigation systems connected to the OWASA system on lots platted after July 1, 2009. To protect the public water supply from potential contamination, OWASA requires backflow prevention devices for new and existing irrigation systems. More details...
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Rainwater harvesting and sewer use--OWASA policy We encourage the use of rainwater harvesting systems for landscape irrigation, toilet flushing and other appropriate uses. If a customer discharges 3,000 gallons per month or more of rainwater into our sanitary sewer system due to toilet flushing, etc., sewer fees will be billed to the customer to cover the cost to treat that wastewater. (However, under our policy, individually-metered single family residences that return rainwater to our sewer system are deemed to be using less than 3,000 gallons.) More details...
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What is the cost of a water leak? Information on the potential waste of water and dollars due to leaks of various sizes and durations. A small leak can be costly if it is allowed to continue. More details...
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North Carolina Dought Monitor To see the on-line N.C. Drought Monitor published by the U.S. Geological Survey. More details...
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OWASA's water conservation goal and objectives (as adopted in April, 2005) More details...
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A residential water audit A water "audit" means checking your water use patterns and your plumbing system and fixtures for opportunities to conserve--and to save dollars and energy. More details...
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