Ways to Save Water

Regular irrigation audits help maximize water efficiency, ensure even watering, and determine optimal system run times.

• Audits should be done every spring.
• An audit score below 60% indicates the system needs adjustment.

Find out more at the University of Minnesota Extension website.

Under Minnesota state law, every irrigation system must have a backflow device.

Backflow Devices (PDF)

The average Minnesota resident uses about 100 gallons per person per day. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers many ways to save water in your home, including toilets, showers, clothes washing, faucets, and leaky pipes.

View their webpage for great ideas.

The City of Ramsey has been awarded funding through the 2026–2028 Water Efficiency Grant Program. This rebate program, available to City of Ramsey water customers, applies to EnergyStar® or WaterSense®-labeled qualifying water-efficient purchases made on or after July 6, 2026, when replacing an existing device.

Find out more about the water efficiency rebate program.

Newly planted trees and shrubs require consistent and regular watering until their root systems are established. Proper mulching helps regulate soil moisture and temperature and reduces weed growth. After planting, the root systems will continue to grow and establish themselves, eventually extending much wider than the plants' above-ground portions.

Find more tips at the University of Minnesota Extension website.

Homeowners with an irrigation system or portable sprinklers can conserve water by following tips from the University of Minnesota Extension website.