Water Conservation

We're so accustomed to turning on the faucet and having water flow effortlessly and endlessly.  In reality, water is a limited natural resource, and our drinking water supply is vulnerable to droughts that can rapidly deplete reservoirs.  This is why water conservation is so very important!

Make water conservation a year round effort - find out how you can use water wisely with these water conservation tips (24.5 kb) and how Newport News Waterworks uses water wisely.

Visit the Hampton Roads Water Efficiency Team.

Natural Resources Conservation

Waterworks' Forest Management program promotes the health of the forests within our 8,139 acres of watershed property - with water quality protection as the primary objective.  The program consists of the following:

Turf Management
Timber harvesting and reforestation
Insect and disease monitoring
Timber stand improvement
Wildlife management
Forest fire prevention
Public education

For more information on Waterworks' Forest Management please contact Eddie Harrah at gharrah@nngov.com.