Pollution Prevention and Water Conservation

Water is vital to production. Water is used for cleaning, cooling, heating, and as a raw material for a wide variety of products. Many opportunities exist to conserve water, saving facilities in water and sewer charges, chemical costs and energy requirements.

Water Conservation Pays
Iowa companies can save thousands of dollars in water charges. As an example, with assistance from a DNR Pollution Prevention Intern, one Iowa company was able to save more than $144,000 on its annual water and sewer bill by eliminating once-through process water.

Pollution Prevention Services
Pollution Prevention Services' team of experts can provide additional information on water conservation measures. On-site presentations, workshops, and site evaluations are offered to organizations throughout Iowa. These services are confidential, non-regulatory and offered at no cost.

Water Resources

• DNR Pollution Prevention Water Fact Sheet (*.pdf)
  Pollution Prevention Services' Water Conservation Fact Sheet can help you learn more about water conservation projects and strategies
• US EPA Office of Water
  Water Efficiency Program site, with news updates, publications, and links
• American Water Works Association (AWWA)
  General water home site
• Water Wiser
  Sponsored by the AWWA and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, this site features water efficiency and conservation information
• Water Engineering and Management and Water and Wasterwater Digest
  Periodicals web site, with archives, products, and topic search option
• Wateronline
  Products and suppliers for the water and wastewater industry
• "Water Conservation Plan Guidelines" EPA 832-D-98-001, August, 1998

DNR Contact
Jeff Fiagle
(515)281-5353
Jeff.Fiagle@dnr.iowa.gov