Delaware River Basin Commission
Delaware • New Jersey • Pennsylvania
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Delaware • New Jersey • Pennsylvania
New York • United States of America
Water Conservation Program
DRBC Resolutions
The DRBC has embarked on an ambitious water conservation program. The following conservation policies were adopted to reduce the demand for water.
- Resolution 81-9 -- Requires applications for new water withdrawals subject to DRBC review under Section 3.8 of the Compact to include and describe water-conserving practices and technology designed to minimize the use of water by municipal, industrial and agricultural users.
- Resolution 86-12 -- Requires metering, recording and reporting of all water withdrawals in excess of 100,000 gallons per day (gpd).
- Resolution 87-6 (Revised) -- Requires water purveyors to develop and undertake leak detection and repair programs if they distribute water in excess of 100,000 gpd. Purveyors are responsible for submitting leak detection and repair plans for review and approval.
- Resolution 87-7 (Revised) -- Requires water purveyors to install meters incident to the provision or maintenance of service at the retail level. Universal service metering was mandated by September 28, 1998.
- Resolution 88-2 (Revision No. 2) -- Sets water conservation performance standards for plumbing fixtures and fittings. The regulation covers water closets, urinals, showerheads and faucets. State and local compliance was required by July 1, 1991.
- Resolution 92-2 -- Requires water purveyors seeking DRBC approval for the new or expanded water withdrawals to submit water conservation plans with permit applications. Purveyors seeking approval for new or expanded withdrawals in excess of one million gpd shall evaluate the feasibility of implementing a water conservation pricing structure and billing program and include this evaluation in the water conservation plan.
- Resolution 2001-8 -- Amends the DRBC's Comprehensive Plan and Water Code to establish water usage reporting requirements. Please note: Resolution 2001-8 superceded by Resolution 2009-1 (below) effective January 1, 2012.
- Resolution 2009-1 (pdf) -- Amends the DRBC's Comprehensive Plan and Water Code to implement an updated water audit approach to identify and control water loss in the Basin. For additional information on the new water audit approach, please click here.
Learn More About Water Conservation
• WaterSense: An EPA Partnership Program (the DRBC is a WaterSense Partner)
• Water Conservation Resource Community (American Water Works Association - requires free registration to access)
• Alliance for Water Efficiency
• Home Water Works (offers a water calculator to help estimate how much water your household uses and compares it to a similar average and to that of a highly efficient home)
- Water Conservation Toolbox: Tips for Water Suppliers and Customers (Metropolitan Council of MN)
- Water Footprint Calculator (Discover your estimated daily water use with this interactive calculator)
- Landscaping and Water Conservation (U.S. Dept. of Energy)
- Water: Use It Wisely
- How to Conserve Water in the Bathroom and How to Go Green in the Bathroom (Bathroom Remodel web site - both pages offer informative links)
- Home Water Conservation Guide (from an insurance web site - offers tips to save water in the home)
- An Essential Guide on Home Water Conservation (from a student blogger, offers tips to save water at home)
Additional Resources
- Water Conservation Flyer (pdf)
- Water Conservation Buoys a Reliable Water Supply (pdf)
- Tips to Improve Water Quality & Conserve Water (pdf)
- Water Conservation Makes Dollars & Sense
- Save Some For Tomorrow -- Water Conservation Tips
- Water Conservation Guidelines for Golf Courses (pdf)
- DRBC Water Management Advisory Committee
- Drinking Water Mapping Application to Protect Source Waters (U.S. EPA)
- DrinkTap: Stay Informed about Your Water
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Copyright © Delaware River Basin Commission,
P.O. Box 7360, West Trenton, NJ 08628-0360
Phone (609)883-9500; Fax (609)883-9522
Thanks to NJ for hosting the DRBC website
Copyright © Delaware River Basin Commission,
P.O. Box 7360, West Trenton, NJ 08628-0360
Phone (609)883-9500; Fax (609)883-9522
Thanks to NJ for hosting the DRBC website
Last Modified: 02/01/2023