Will there be water restrictions?
Currently, there is no immediate impact to our municipal water supplies and therefore no mandatory water restrictions to customers.
Wise water use is always encouraged, and our Water Conservation Team can help you find ways to be more efficient.
The Gilbert Water Conservation Team can help residents and businesses find ways customized and practical solutions to save water.
Why is Gilbert still building new projects while we are in a drought?
Our water resources are planned for build-out demands, including all currently undeveloped land, which allows for new projects to be built.
Gilbert has prepared for and acquired water for 100 years’ worth of supply for all current and future anticipated customers. Understanding that future water demands may not look the same as past water demands, we have a Water Allocation Policy that provides mechanisms for projects that propose to use more water than we planned for to bring their own supplies to the Town.
Our strategic planning and development policies ensure that we have enough water to for all current and future water customers to prosper and grow.
Why do we allow grass in the desert?
Gilbert’s municipal code encourages the proliferation of low-water-use plants by restricting the total amount of high-water-use landscaping that can be installed in all new developments.
Some high-water-use landscaping is permitted in order to allow developments to incorporate aspects of recreational play and gardening. This may include large, turfed areas for playing or lounging as well as citrus trees for consumption.
The most important aspect is that when we do utilize water for the landscape, we apply it efficiently. Gilbert’s Water Conservation team has tools to help all water customers assess their landscape irrigation and find solutions to minimize inefficient water use.
Does Gilbert offer any rebates to conserve water?
Yes. Gilbert offers grass removal and smart irrigation controller rebates.
Learn how to apply on the Water Conservation Rebates page.
Is Gilbert going to run out of water?
No, Gilbert is not going to run out of water.
Gilbert has a diverse and resilient water supply portfolio and an action plan in place to sustain periods of reduced supply and meet existing and future demands.
How has Gilbert prepared for shortages?
We have been preparing for shortages for decades and will continue to plan for the impacts of drought and changes to our climate that stress our water supplies.
The Town’s Water Supply Reduction Management Plan was updated in the fall of 2021 in anticipation of the current shortage on the Colorado River.
We have invested in our infrastructure, water supplies, and conservation programs to provide resiliency in times of shortages.
Where does Gilbert get its water?
Gilbert has four main water sources:
- Colorado River water from the Central Arizona Project
- Salt and Verde River water from SRP
- Groundwater from the Town's own wells
- Reclaimed water from recycling our wastewater
Lean more about Gilbert's water supply.
What can I do to help save water?
There are many ways to increase your water-use efficiency, just by checking for active leaks and adjusting your landscape’s watering schedule.
Gilbert's Water Conservation Team can help:
How can I get reach Gilbert’s Water Conservation Team?
Email: water.conservation@gilbertaz.gov
Phone: (480) 503-6098
