Thanks to the efforts of Ridgefield residents, the community is officially moving into Stage 2 of the City’s Water Conservation Strategy. Together, we’ve sustained daily water use below 2.5 million gallons. Even during the hottest days, your conservation efforts kept usage under 3 million gallons, which meant our system maintained strong water pressure for emergencies.
The results speak for themselves. Compared to 2024, Ridgefield saved an average of 275,000 gallons of water per day in July and August. In fact, total citywide water billing for those two months was about $20,000 lower than last year. Your conservation not only protects our shared natural resources—it also saves you money.
The City adopted the Water Conservation Strategy this spring as a proactive plan to manage water demand during peak irrigation season. By conserving water, Ridgefield residents help maintain reliable service, steady water pressure, and protect natural resources.
What’s Next?
Stage 2 is now in effect and will remain through September 30. At that point, the City anticipates leaving the strategy for the season. While conservation is valuable all year, it is especially critical during the summer months when demand is at its highest.
Under Stage 2, we're asking customers to voluntarily adopt conservation practices such as following the Odd/Even watering schedule, watering at night, and taking care of leaks promptly.
We are proud of the community’s commitment to water conservation and encourage everyone to continue following the practices that helped us achieve these results.
Learn more and read the full Water Conservation Strategy on the Water Conservation page.