The City of Richland is nestled in between the Yakima and Columbia Rivers. Richland's environment is home to a variety of habitats ranging from arid shrub-steppe to lush emergent marshlands. The Yakima River and watershed is recognized as one of the most diverse, scenic, and biologically productive systems in the entire Pacific Northwest. Water conservation and protection is very important our our community.
We can’t afford to waste this precious natural resource we call water. Our livelihood depends on it.
Choose from the following links to learn more information.
Conservation
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Water Conservation/Quality Videos Available for Loan-Richland only
City/Municipal Water Information
- Richland Water Quality Report & Operations
- Water Treatment Tour Guidelines
- Richland 2008 Water Production Graph
- Richland 2007 Water Production Graph
- Richland 2006 Water Production Graph
Outreach-presentations available to your group or classroom
- Water Conservation Update and Tips - Call 942-7730 to schedule
- Benton Franklin Health District - Various Water Topics - call 582-7761x257
Links:
- Water -- Use it Wisely
- Kennewick Irrigation District
- Environmental Protection Agency - outdoor watering
- Drought Update - WSU-TC
- Water Saver Home - evaluate each room of the house & great tips!
- Department of Ecology - Water Resources/Water Conservation
- “Washington Waters – Ours to Protect” is a Web site packed with download-able posters, tips and advice.
- Department of Ecology - Water Supply Information
- Municipal Research and Services - Drought information and updates
- Water Conservation tips - with useage statistics (Maryland site)
- Water Conservation Site for Kids! (Florida site)