Plant species that are water-efficient and/or native to Oregon.
Use soaker hoses or drip irrigation for shrubs, flower beds and vegetable gardens.
Water lawn areas about 1" per week, using Green Grass Gauge recommendations.
Run the washing machine and dishwasher with full loads.
Cover pools and hot tubs when not in use to reduce evaporation.
A short shower with a low flow showerhead is more efficient than taking a bath.
Use low flow toilets to save water with every flush.
Monitor how much water you normally use on your monthly bill, and be alert for any unexplained changes. It is typical to have fluctuations during the year due to things such as hotter weather or extra house guests.
If you discover a leak, fix it promptly or report it to us if it is on the street side of the meter. To fix a toilet leak, see our Fix-A-Toilet Brochure. To fix a leak from a dripping sink, see our Fix-A-Sink Brochure.
To track your water usage, you may read your own water meter at any time during the month. Your water meter is usually in the front yard by the curb, housed in a concrete or plastic meter box with a concrete and metal lid. There are several styles of meters, so call us and we can tell you how to track how many units you are using. Each unit equals 748 gallons.
Rainbow Water District (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all
members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with
the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the
website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same
degree as someone without disabilities.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970
Ongoing Compliance Information
Compliance Coordinator
The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance
Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices and requirements.
Compliance Procedures
The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues,
the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible
content if found.
Accessible Documents Policy
The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible
alternatives available.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may
also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by
third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
Report a Website Accessibility Issue
We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner.
If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance
Coordinator via the form below:
