Through water conservation education, reductions in the per capita water usage creates a more sustainable supply of our limited water resources for all residents of our growing community. Because it is such an important issue, the City of Rio Rancho amended the Comprehensive Plan to include Water Conservation in 1995 and established a Water Conservation Program in 1998. It became a division in 2003.

Rio Rancho, one of the Southwest’s fastest growing communities, can delay the need for expansion of its water and wastewater infrastructure and related costs through water conservation. Not only is conserving water the prudent and responsible thing to do, it also needs to be demonstrated in order to meet a requirement of the Office of the State Engineer as part of the application process for more water rights, which Utilities is actively purchasing.

The Water Conservation Program works to “create sustainability of water resources for Rio Rancho through water conservation.” The goal of the Program is to reduce the overall gallons per capita per day (GPCD) to 135 by 2017. This is a 10% reduction of the 2007 GPCD.

Program Mission Statement
“To help ensure a sustainable water supply and to enhance quality of life, the City of Rio Rancho Water Conservation Office promotes efficient use of water resources through community education and outreach. To “Conserve Today – Preserve Tomorrow,” the City of Rio Rancho Utilities Division and Commission support the Water Conservation Office in an ongoing effort to measure and improve water efficiency.”