Water Conservation

City Actions

Brisbane is a member of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA).
Brisbane is among the lowest residential per capita water users in San Mateo County.
The City has several ordinances that govern water conservation (under Environmental Policy and Governance section).
City landscaping has been done to minimize damage to the Bay and minimize water use.
- For information on storm drains and water run-off see our NPDES page.
Find Brisbane's drinking water quality status here.
Brisbane triggered a Stage 1 Drought on July 20, 2021.
On June 10, 2022, the State Water Board adopted emergency water conservation regulation which bans commercial, industrial, and institutional accounts (including HOAs) from watering certain kinds of ornamental or non-functional grass.

Rain Barrel Rebate Program - Apply for the rebate to save up to $200 per qualifying rain barrel or cistern
Landscape Classes - Attend free landscape education classes on water-efficient and sustainable landscaping
Water Wise Gardening - Find information on saving water while gardening beautifully. More information can be found on bayareagardening.org
Lawn Be Gone! - Replace your lawn with drought-tolerant landscape
Water Calculator - the Water Calculator is intended to give you crucial advice on how to set your controller properly and how to manage it thereafter
Waterfluence - For commercial and large landscaping accounts, check your recommended water budgets