Cases in Water Conservation: How Efficiency Programs Help Water Utilities Save Water and Avoid Costs

Published by the EPA in 2002, this report uses examples from cities large and small, and all across the country to make the case that water conservation and efficiency programs work. Over 15 case studies--from Gilbert, AZ to New York City--are referenced and displayed in a clear and concise format to show the problems confronting each utility, the initial costs of addressing these problems and the benefits that resulted from their respective water saving programs. Use this report to find numerous examples of successful conservation and efficiency programs so that you can make the case that these programs really work to benefit the entire community. To find a specific example quickly, check out the tables on pages 3 to 6 for a summary of each case study.