The document outlines strategies for homeowner associations and community leaders to implement water conservation measures in response to severe drought conditions. Key actions include installing water-saving fixtures, choosing drought-tolerant landscaping, educating residents, conducting energy audits, and partnering with property management companies. These efforts aim to minimize water usage, save costs, and improve the community's overall quality of life.

1. WAYS YOUR
COMMUNITY CAN TACKLE
WATER CONSERVATION

2. Now more than ever, with arid climates all
over our country facing some of the worst
droughts on record, homeowner association
(HOA) and community association leaders
need to proactively implement water
conservation policies.
Is my association board
doing enough?
Is water conservation
a high priority for my HOA?
What can we do to
minimize water usage
in our community?
Ask yourself:

3. Conserve in Your Common Areas
• Install low-flow toilets,
water-conserving toilet
flappers and sinks
• Lead by example, and inspire
your community
• Conserve water and save money!
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4. 2 Take a Look at Your Landscaping
• Lush landscaping is often a huge source of wasted water
• Choose low-water, drought-tolerant plants and flowers
• Keep your eye out for faulty or old irrigation systems
• Monitor your irrigation system for leaks!

5. 3 Educate Residents
• Communicate to residents the importance of water conservation
• Feature tips on how to install water-saving toilets, showers and
faucets in your homes in your community newsletter
• Send weekly water-saving reminder emails
• Educating residents will create a more effective water
conservation plan

6. 4 Conduct an Energy Audit
• Review your community’s energy
usage to identify ways to save money
• Examine all of your utilities, including
electric and gas, to find and eliminate
water waste
• Hire a third-party energy audit
company for an unbiased point of view
• Take action to minimize water consumption

7. 5 Partner with a Residential Property
Management Company
• Improve your water conservation efforts by working with a
residential property management company
• Create water-saving strategies together
• Arrange for energy audits
• Manage community-wide energy-saving improvements
• Facilitate better communication between community members
and leadership
• Help board members set up and run board meetings
more efficiently
• Improve the overall quality of life within the community

8. Conserving water is a real concern for everyone.
Contact FirstService Residential today to begin
your energy audit and to receive tips on conserving
water and lowering your water bills. Learn more
about how we can make a difference in your
community, every day.
www.fsresidential.com