Water Conservation

 Water Conservation





Water Conservation at EPA



The U.S. population has doubled over the past 50 years, while our thirst for water has tripled. With at least 40 states anticipating water shortages by 2024, the need to conserve water is critical. EPA strives to integrate water management best practices at all of its facilities.

EPA occupies two main types of facilities: offices and laboratories. Plumbing, heating/cooling and irrigation needs comprise a large percentage of typical office water use. The Agency has minimized those uses by installing high-efficiency plumbing fixtures and eliminating irrigation.

EPA Water Conservation Results


EPA reduced its water intensity by 43.5 percent in FY 2021 compared to FY 2007. EPA continues to manage water to maintain progress and implements water projects to reduce water consumption further.



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