Conservation

City of Bremerton residents enjoy some of the highest quality water in the country and our water rates are among the lowest in the state. However, if our community is to continue to grow and prosper, we must conserve our remarkable water resource.

Bremerton's water sources depend on rainfall to fill the surface reservoir and to supply groundwater aquifers. Peak day usage in the summer can increase water demands from 30% to 100%, which can put a strain on the water system. Reducing outdoor water use will help reduce summer time peaks. Rain barrels are a great way to save water outdoors as is washing your car at a car wash that recycles their water. Using native plants and mulches in your garden can help too.

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Water Efficiency Goals

Bremerton is doing a great job with water efficiency but there's always room to improve. The following water efficiency goal was updated in 2023 by the Bremerton City Council:

  • Maintain water use per single family household to below 160 gallons per day on a running three-year average

This goal is consistently met and Bremerton aims to maintain current water-wise actions by customers and the water system.

City Partnerships

The City of Bremerton is a member of the national organization, the Alliance for Water Efficiency, and an EPA Water Sense partner.