The City relies on groundwater pumped from groundwater wells owned and operated by the City of Downey to meet 100% of its potable water demands with the balance of its overall water demands met with eco-friendly recycled water. Nevertheless, our Mediterranean Semi-arid Climate experiences droughts regularly making water conservation a priority for Southern California residents. Below are links designed to help customers conserve water:

• City of Downey - Water Conservation Tips
• Central Basin Municipal Water District - Water Conservation
• Metropolitan Water District of Southern California - Water Saving Tips