Water Conservation
Hugo Water Conservation Goals & Practices
The City will strive to “reduce, reuse and replenish” our water resources for the purposes of being good stewards of the resource by:
- Conserving water that is pumped from the ground
- Responsibly managing the City's municipal infrastructure
- Reducing fees, charges, or water bills for those who conserve water
- Encouraging the recycling of water where possible
- Working with residents and businesses to slow the growth rate of water usage
Stormwater Reuse Projects
The City of Hugo is a local leader in stormwater reuse. The City has facilitated 10 projects in which stormwater is stored and reused for irrigation on public and private land. As of 2023, these projects had reused 70 million gallons of stormwater, substantially reducing the use of drinking water for irrigation. These projects provide a variety of benefits in addition to groundwater conservation:
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Flood control and climate resiliency
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Help meet regulatory requirements for water quality and infiltration
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Lessen need for new water infrastructure, such as wells and water towers
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Lower water bills for irrigators
Water Resource Management Plan
The Water Resource Management Plan outlines the City's policy for providing its citizens the highest quality water while promoting conservation in using the City's water to achieve system efficiency and reduce costs. The City of Hugo's water conservation programs helps reduce the demand for water, improve the efficiency in use, and reduce losses and waste of water.
Capital Improvement Plan for Stormwater Projects in Hugo
Conserving Water at Home
In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, it’s easy to forget that drinking water is a finite resource. As the City of Hugo takes steps to conserve our local groundwater resources, residents can also make a difference through a variety of at-home conservation strategies.