Easy Guide To Watering Grass

You won’t believe what I’m about to tell you… Your grass only needs water once every three days. Yep, even in the peak of summer, your grass only needs water once every three days.

06/01/2019 7:00 AM

The Earth ♥s Gilbert Kindness

Join Mayor Jenn Daniels and all of your Gilbert neighbors in showing the Earth some Gilbert Kindness this Earth Month 2019. Commit to saving water this year by joining the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation!

04/01/2019 8:00 AM

Water Shortage and Gilbert

You’ve probably heard the words “water shortage” and “Colorado River” in the same sentence quite a bit lately, which probably feels a little unsettling. In fact, it can be downright nerve-racking, especially since water is such a confusing and controversial topic in Arizona. We're here to help!

03/04/2019 10:31 AM

Water Budgets Offer Win-Win: Water Efficiency and Strong Plants

02/05/2019 2:17 PM

Gilbert Water Conservation Annual Scorecard 2018

Water is precious here in the desert. We strive to use every drop as efficiently as possible because saved drops = saved water. In fact, in 2018, Gilbert residents, staff, HOAs, businesses, and churches saved 375 million gallons of water through a combination of free Water Conservation programs!

01/02/2019 4:35 PM

Gilbert Children Investigate: Do Trees Really Sweat?

I know, it’s a strange question. But the answer is even stranger: yes, trees do sweat. The technical term for tree sweat is transpiration, when water is pulled from roots to the leaves where it changes to water vapor and evaporates, and is an essential function for plants to live.

12/13/2018 4:48 PM

The Easy Guide to Watering Trees

As humans, it’s tough to know how much water our trees need, especially when it’s really hot.

11/06/2018 3:46 PM

Water Wise Gilbert's Guide to Water Efficient Winter Lawn Care

Finally, fall has arrived, bringing cooler temperatures…and dead, brown grass? Don’t worry! Your grass isn’t dead!

10/08/2018 2:36 PM

Gilbert Water Conservation is Closing the Gap with Smart Irrigation Timers

Since 2017, Gilbert Water Conservation has provided 22 Smart Irrigation Controllers to local businesses, HOAs and schools as part of our Water Efficient Technology Incentive (WETI). This program is designed to help non-single family residential customers increase water efficiency in their landscape

09/01/2018 7:00 AM

From Source to Resource: Gilbert’s Urban Water Cycle

Understanding how water moves around the planet is something most of us learned at a young age. Natural forces, such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation and transpiration constantly change the state of water.

08/01/2018 8:00 AM

Gilbert Town Facilities Are More Water Wise Than Ever

Water is precious here in the desert and we can all do our part to save… We know that means us, too! Gilbert Water Conservation works hard to help our Gilbert facilities use water as efficiently as possible by providing the same services we offer to our Gilbert community.

07/09/2018 1:43 PM

JC’s Steakhouse Earns Water Wise Gilbert Status

Water is precious here in the desert and we can all do our part to save. In Gilbert, we have free tools, such as water efficiency checkups and technology upgrades, to help local businesses be as water wise as possible.

06/05/2018 5:19 PM

How Rocket Media Became a Water Wise Gilbert Company

Find out how a Gilbert-based digital marketing agency, Rocket Media, became a Water Wise Gilbert company.

05/02/2018 6:34 PM

Is Gilbert Most Water Wise in the Nation?

Water is precious here in the desert. You can do your part to save. This April, we want the whole country to know that Gilbert is the most water wise in the nation, but we need your help!

04/09/2018 12:28 PM

It’s Official: Announcing the 2017 Water Wise Gilbert Awardees

Gilbert, Arizona is proud to announce the Water Wise Gilbert sites of 2017.

03/09/2018 7:00 AM

Classes on Landscapes Can Help Residents Save Water, Money

Interested in saving water outdoors, where the majority of residential water use occurs? Consider signing up for the (free) Residential Landscape Workshops, offered by Gilbert Water Conservation.

02/07/2018 3:33 PM

2017 Gilbert Water Conservation Report

As one year ends and another begins, we like to tally up all those water drops that Gilbert residents, staff, HOAs, businesses, and churches worked hard to save over the past year. The numbers for 2017 are in, and we have a lot to be proud of!

01/04/2018 2:00 PM

Celebrate the Season: 4 Ways of Water Efficiency

This season, give the gift of water efficiency and save water and money all year long.

12/12/2017 8:00 AM

Behind the Scenes at a Gilbert, Arizona Water Treatment Plant

You and your family count on the reliable water service provided by Gilbert—but what does it take to treat water that’s safe to drink?

11/14/2017 5:28 PM

5 Tips to Water Right This Winter

When the weather gets cooler, warm season bermudagrass lawns go dormant, tend to look brown or blonde in color, and stop actively growing.

10/03/2017 3:30 PM