Santa Fe Businesses are required to post water conservation signage.

The city has signage available for local businesses at no charge. Download and print signage or you can request copies from the Water Conservation Office by calling 505-955-4225.

Looking for Rules & Regulations for Commercial Water Customers?

Commercial Rebates

We also offer incentives for commercial utility customers to conserve through our rebate program.

Commercial rebates offered for toilets (WaterSense labeled or MaP tested 1.28 gpf, 1.0, and .8 gpf models, pint flush (0.125 gpf), and water free urinals, and pre-approved Custom Retrofit Projects.

If you’re a business owner or manager and want to learn more about commercial rebate options, please call 505-955-4225 or email wcoffice@santafenm.gov to set up a consultation with a Water Conservation Specialist.

Water Conservation Rules & Regulations for commercial water customers
  • Nurseries and landscapers must provide low water use landscape literature and water-efficient irrigation guidelines to customers with the purchase of perennial plants and sod or grass seed, or with a landscape service contract.
  • Commercial car sale lots and other commercial and governmental entities are limited to washing each vehicle one time per month unless there is a demonstrated public health or safety reason for more frequent washings.
  • Public, semi-public, and governmental entities are required to post water conservation signage in restroom and shower facilities. (The Water Conservation Office offers signs free of charge.)
  • Hotels, motels, and other lodging facilities shall provide a water conservation informational card or brochure in a visible location in each guest room. (The Water Conservation Office offers table tents and towel hangers free of charge.)
  • All public and private eating establishments shall provide water only on request and shall clearly communicate this to customers through table tents, a note on the menu, or clearly visible signage. (The Water Conservation Office offers table tents free of charge.)
  • Lodging facilities shall not change the sheets and towels move than once every four (4) days for guests staying more than one night.
  • Title companies and others that close real estate transactions must provide the buyer with city-provided water conservation literature.
  • The City will provide new water customers with water conservation literature.