Every Drop Counts

Curious how every drop counts…you pay for every drop, whether you use water wisely or waste it!  Water is a precious resource in the Texas Panhandle.  Do at least one thing a day to save water. Even if the savings are small, every drop counts.

Conserving water is the most effective and environmentally sound way to protect our water supply. The City of Amarillo consistently works to secure additional water rights so that there will be water for generations to come. However, because a portion of the water that the City uses comes from Lake Meredith, the recent lack of rainfall directly affects water levels in the lake which, in turn, affects our water supply.

Due to continued drought, it is important that water conservation measures be taken to protect our natural resources. This guide contains information on how you and your family can conserve water both in and outdoors.

Do at least one thing a day to save water. Even if the savings are small, every drop counts.

Consumption Index

§         Average Annual Consumption

16,198,643,000 gallons last three years

   §         Average Daily Consumption

• 2006-2007 - 41.06 million gallons per day

• 2005-2006 - 47.71 million gallons per day

• 2004-2005 - 44.37 million gallons per day

§         Yearly Rainfall (inches)

• 2007....22.50

• 2006....21.88

• 2005....15.00

• 2004....26.31

• 2003....13.42

• 2002....18.25

• 2001....18.69
  

   §         Year to Date Consumption

• 2007-2008 - 5,132 million gallons

• 2006-2007 - 4,347 million gallons

§         Peak Day Comparison (year to date)

• 2007/2008 -  10/05/07  -  48.6 million gallons

• 2006/2007 -  10/04/06  -  50.1 million gallons

City of Amarillo @ 2008