An adequate supply of high quality water has become a critical issue for the future prosperity of Texas, where water is a limited resource. Due to increasing population, water demand is projected to exceed supply by 2030, based on current use rates.In the city of Lubbock, average water use per person per day is 170 gallons, as compared to the state average of 150 gallons per person per day.

Much of this water is used in home landscapes. It is Lubbock's goal to voluntarily reduce water consumption to the state average or below through conservation education.For each person in Lubbock, the limited and fragile water supply must always be a vital concern.

Water used to irrigate landscapes is considered a luxury use of water by many people. Nonessential use of water implies a special responsibility to efficiently use the resource and protect its quality.Water conservation in the landscape does not mean planting a harsh cactus and rock garden. It means common sense landscaping to protect water quantity and quality. Practicing water conservation principles ensures continued prosperity for the residents of Lubbock.

Water is the lifeblood of the High Plains region. Agriculture is the most influential contributor to the High Plains economy, and irrigation plays a critical role in agricultural production. Agricultural producers have rapidly adopted water conservation practices on the farm. Water used for agricultural irrigation comes from groundwater, while most of our drinking water comes from surface reservoirs. Both groundwater and surface water sources are limited.Water conservation is essential for our area because we receive approximately 18 inches of annual rainfall, but annual evaporation of surface water in our semi-arid climate averages over 83 inches per year.

Please use the material on this website to help conserve water in the Lubbock area. Please call us or send an e-mail if you have questions or would like additional material or topics added to this website.