Minnesota’s growing population uses water faster than some aquifers can replenish. Collaborating with Great Lakes Compact members, Minnesota has five water conservation goals. For more information, see:
You can have an impact. Here’s how you can save water and money.
Reporting
For water appropriation permittees: an annual water conservation reporting system measures success.
Residents
The average Minnesotan uses 52 gallons per person, per day. Saving water saves energy. What can you do to save water and energy?
Commercial, industrial, institutional
Facilities can reduce water consumption 15 to 50 percent by adopting water conserving measures. Most water efficiency projects pay back the cost in 2 to 3 years.
Agriculture
Minnesota farms have more than a half million irrigated acres using over 80 billion gallons of water. Learn how conserving irrigation water saves money.
Water suppliers
Improving operational efficiency and reducing water loss saves money. This delays the high cost of building additional facilities.
Education
Conservation starts early. Education fosters good conservation habits.