Water Conservation Plans
Water Conservation Plan (User Portal)
Water Conservation Plans are due every 5 years by May 1st.
For additional information, please contact TWDB's Municipal Water Conservation team at wcpteam@twdb.texas.gov or 512-475-1639.
What is a water conservation plan?
The Water Conservation Plan is a strategy or combination of strategies for reducing the consumption of water, reducing the loss or waste of water, improving, or maintaining the efficiency in the use of water, or increasing recycling and reuse of water. The purpose of a Water Conservation Plan is to ensure water use efficiency within your operation.
Do I have to submit a Water Conservation Plan?
There are four instances when a water conservation plan should be submitted to the TWDB:
- entities applying for financial assistance of greater than $500,000 from the TWDB.
- entities currently receiving financial assistance of greater than $500,000 from the TWDB.
- entities with 3,300 connections or more.
- entities that have a surface water right through TCEQ.
Each entity that is required to submit a water conservation plan to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) should be sure to follow TCEQ's water conservation plan guidelines. Please submit a copy of the plan to the TWDB, and report annually to the TWDB on the entity's progress implementing the plan.
Resource links to associated rules are available for review:
- Title 31 TAC Chapter 363, Rule §363.15: Texas Water Development Board Requirements
- Title 30 TAC Chapter 288, Rule §288.3: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Requirements
How to prepare your Water Conservation Plan?
Your Water Conservation Plan should contain all the components listed in the Water Conservation Plan Checklist (TWDB Form - 1968)
Please reference the document: What is a Water Conservation Plan?
These Reports Must be Completed in Order:
- Water Use Survey
- Water Loss Audit
- Water Conservation Annual Report
- Water Conservation Utility Profile
- Water Conservation Plan
Is there any training available?
The Water Loss, Use, and Conservation (WLUC) webinars are provided at no cost to participants and approved for 4 hours of continuing education for licensed water operators through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Webinars were offered on January 15, 2026, February 11, 2026, and March 10, 2026.
TWDB Water Conservation Plan Resources
- Water Conservation Planning User Guide
- Identifying Water Conservation Targets and Goals
- TWDB Water Conservation Plan 5- and 10-Year Goals Table
- Water Conservation Best Management Practices (BMPs)
- Guidance and Methodology for Water Conservation Reporting (SB 181)
Water Conservation Plan Frequently Asked Questions
Municipal Water Conservation Planning Tool
- Municipal Water Conservation Planning Tool
- Municipal Water Conservation Planning Tool User Guide
- Municipal Water Conservation Planning Tool Training Video