{"id":1035856,"date":"2026-08-31T23:41:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T23:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1035856\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T23:41:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T23:41:26","slug":"scottsdale-water-conservation-workshops-signals-az","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1035856\/","title":{"rendered":"Scottsdale Water Conservation Workshops &#8211; Signals AZ"},"content":{"rendered":"<tr>\n<td id=\"amazon-polly-audio-tab\">\n<p>Text to Speech audio articles made possible on the CAST11.com podcast network by Fain Signature Group.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>Scottsdale Water is inviting residents to participate in a series of free fall workshops designed to help customers save water, manage their landscapes, understand their water bills and learn more about Scottsdale\u2019s long-term water supply.\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1828\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-147242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-pixabay-416528-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"water being poured into a glass with water droplets also on table\"  \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The workshops, led by Scottsdale Water Conservation staff, cover practical topics ranging from converting grass to desert-friendly landscaping and programming irrigation controllers to identifying leaks, understanding rebates and learning where Scottsdale\u2019s water comes from.\n<\/p>\n<p>Fall 2026 Workshop Schedule<br \/>\nConverting Grass to Xeriscape and Plant Selection<\/p>\n<p><strong>1 to 3 p.m. | Thursday, Sept. 10<\/strong><br \/><strong>Mustang Library<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>Learn best practices for removing grass and converting irrigation systems from sprinklers to drip. Scottsdale Water Conservation staff also will explain the City\u2019s residential grass removal rebate and discuss how to select appropriate plants for a desert-friendly landscape.\n<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s on My Water Utility Bill? \/ Intro to WaterSmart<\/p>\n<p><strong>10 to 11:30 a.m. | Tuesday, Sept. 22<\/strong><br \/><strong>Via Linda Senior Center<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>Learn how to read and understand the charges on a Scottsdale water utility bill. Participants also will receive an introduction to WaterSmart, a free online water monitoring portal available to Scottsdale Water customers.\n<\/p>\n<p>Water Efficiency &amp; Controller Programming<\/p>\n<p><strong>9 to 11 a.m. | Thursday, Oct. 8<\/strong><br \/><strong>Civic Center Library<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>Learn how to take control of landscape watering. The workshop will cover common irrigation problems, watering mistakes, controller programming and practical ways to improve outdoor water efficiency.\n<\/p>\n<p>I Have a Leak! Where Do I Start?<\/p>\n<p><strong>1 to 2 p.m. | Tuesday, Oct. 27<\/strong><br \/><strong>Mustang Library<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>Scottsdale Water Conservation staff will demonstrate how to read a water meter and use it to identify and isolate potential leaks on a property. Participants also will learn how WaterSmart can help identify unusual water use and catch leaks early.\n<\/p>\n<p>All About Rebates<\/p>\n<p><strong>10 a.m. to noon | Thursday, Oct. 29<\/strong><br \/><strong>Via Linda Senior Center<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>Learn about Scottsdale\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottsdaleaz.gov\/water\/water-conservation\/rebates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">water conservation rebates<\/a> for residents and homeowners associations. Staff will explain available programs and how customers can save water while earning money through qualifying projects.\n<\/p>\n<p>Scottsdale\u2019s Water Supply<\/p>\n<p><strong>11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Saturday, Nov. 7<\/strong><br \/><strong>Mustang Library<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>Learn where Scottsdale\u2019s water comes from and how the city is preparing for the future. The workshop will provide an overview of Scottsdale\u2019s diversified water portfolio and long-term water supply preparedness.\n<\/p>\n<p>Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Tour<\/p>\n<p><strong>10 a.m. to noon | Monday, Nov. 16<\/strong><br \/><strong>Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>Take a guided walking tour through Scottsdale\u2019s demonstration garden and see firsthand how desert-friendly landscaping can be both beautiful and practical. The tour offers an opportunity to explore plants and landscape ideas that can be incorporated into residential conversion projects.\n<\/p>\n<p>Registration information for the workshops and garden tour is available through the city\u2019s community events calendar.\n<\/p>\n<p>Scottsdale Water encourages residents to take advantage of these free educational opportunities to learn practical ways to use water efficiently and make informed decisions about their homes and landscapes.\n<\/p>\n<p>Read more stories from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signalsaz.com\/category\/phoenix-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Phoenix Area<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signalsaz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">SignalsAZ.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.signalsaz.com\/subscribe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-198405 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SignalsAZ_F2KTopBanner_SubscriberDriveV19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\"   loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Text to Speech audio articles made possible on the CAST11.com podcast network by Fain Signature Group. 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