Water Conservation Programs

The City has a goal to reduce water use community-wide by 7.9 billion gallons by 2040. And while that is a big number, if individuals can save just 17 gallons per day, we can meet that goal. If we reach the target, it will delay our need to invest in infrastructure and reduce costs passed on to customers.

Here are some helpful resources to support you in making water-wise choices and to help achieve our conservation goals.

Here are resources to help you save water inside your home or business, including rebates on efficient appliances and tips on identifying leaks.

Check out our resources to minimize water waste when using sprinklers and irrigation, such as by optimizing watering schedules or upgrading to efficient systems.

These resources help customers save water through landscaping design, smart irrigation systems and leak detection services.

These programs help large landscape owners, such as homeowner associations, parks, schools and commercial properties reduce water use through efficient landscaping and irrigation solutions.

If you notice water waste in the community, report it through a Code Enforcement complaint in the Online Permit Center Portal.

How to report a water waste complaint:

1. Navigate to the Online Permit Center Portal.
2. Under the “Code Enforcement” service area, select “Submit a New Complaint.”
3. Login:
   • New Accounts: Follow the prompts to create a new account. Check your email for confirmation and access to the portal.
   • Existing Accounts: Login with your username and password.
4. On the “Code Enforcement – General Information” form, select “Water” in the “Complaint Type” drop-down.
5. Provide detailed information about the date, time, location, and any additional details.

City of Bend staff will follow up on each report and contact the water customer to resolve the issue.