The Water Department's mission is to:

• Provide the town of Edgartown with abundant, safe drinking water.
• Provide the town of Edgartown with adequate water supply and pressure for fire fighting.
• Maintain pump stations and distribution systems
• Manage and protect current water supplies.
• Seek new sources for future water supply demands.
• Respond professionally to the public and government officials requests, inquires and problems.
• Follow enterprise funding to offset all water department expenses and user fees.

Water Conservation Tips

Here are just a few examples of how you can save water:

1. Do not over water your lawn.
2. Water plants with handheld hose or water can. If you do use a sprinkler for outdoor watering, make sure to position it properly to avoid watering sidewalks or drive ways.
3. Water your lawn in the early morning or evening to avoid excess evaporation.
4. If you have a swimming pool, use a cover. You can cut by 90 percent the loss of water by evaporation.
5. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean walkways.
6. Turn the water off when brushing your teeth or shaving.
7. Take showers instead of baths.
8. Make sure you have a full load before running your dishwasher or clothes washer.
9. Fix leaking faucets and toilets. A leak of one drop per second can waste up to 2,400 gallons per year, and a leaky toilet can waste as much as 200 gallons per day.
10. Install water saving fixtures and toilets.

It is easy to practice water conservation; just think before you turn on the tap. Besides preserving one of our natural resources, water conservation can also cause a significant decrease in your water bill.