Case Studies
Village of Algonquin Comprehensive Water Master Plan
Overview of how the Village of Algonquin implemented its local water master plan.
City of Highland Park Water Conservation and Efficiency Initiative
Summary of Highland Park’s initiative to promote water conservation and improve efficiency.
City of Evanston Water Conservation and Efficiency Plan
This report provides water conservation and efficiency planning recommendations for Evanston.
Guides and Factsheets for Municipalities
Lawn and Landscape Practices for Northwest Water Planning Alliance (NWPA) Communities
Details on NWPA region water resources, outdoor water conservation strategies, and recommended lawn watering restrictions.
Water Demand Forecast
Created by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, the ON TO 2050 Regional Water Demand Forecast supports planning decisions that affect water supply and demand. Access the forecast overview and download community-specific data on the Data Hub.
Understanding Conservation Pricing
Every community has unique water rates goals—revenue recovery, revenue stability, affordability, economic development, encouraging efficient use of water, to name a few. This factsheet explains rate design that promotes efficient water use.
Full-Cost Water Pricing Guidebook for Sustainable Community Water Systems
A guide to full-cost pricing as a community water supply management strategy.
Get Involved
The Northwest Water Planning Alliance
The NWPA collaboratively plans for water resources to ensure a sustainable water supply for DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, Lake, and McHenry counties.
American Water Works Association and Illinois Section Water Efficiency Committee
The Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) Water Efficiency Committee offers resources and educational materials for implementing and maintaining a water efficiency program at the municipal and utility level in addition to offering information about local water use to the general public, schools, and officials.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense
WaterSense is a voluntary partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Join the WaterSense partnership program to share resources and encourage the adoption of water-efficient behaviors and products.
Alliance for Water Efficiency (A4WE) Resource Library
The A4WE, a non-profit dedicated to advancing water efficiency, offers an extensive resource library with free resources, and even more for members.