The District has modified the Water Conservation Grant Program into three application categories and established an open application cycle, thereby removing a deadline for submission. The categories include water conservation measures, water efficiency, and water conservation research. Water conservation measures focus on reducing water use or loss, with projects including leak detection and repair. Water efficiency targets an increased potential for reduced water use through effective water-saving technologies and/or equipment. Previously funded water efficiency projects include the installation of smart irrigation controllers and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). Water conservation research supports evaluating water-saving technology, analyzing water use data to understand better water use habits, or other innovative approaches to enhance water conservation in Harris and Galveston counties. Research projects include developing GIS models and using tracking tools to identify indoor and outdoor water use to guide recommendations for drought contingency plans.
To learn more about the grant program or to apply, please visit the Water Conservation Grant Program webpage.