Water Conservation Checklist for Farms
Checklist of ways to save water on a farm, covering irrigation, livestock, buildings and records so conservation can be tracked. Use it on each visit and keep the completed copy with your farm records.
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What is on this checklist
- Meters installed and read
- Irrigation leaks repaired
- Scheduling based on soil moisture or weather
- Nozzles and emitters checked
- Livestock waterers free of leaks
- Cleaning water reused where safe
- Runoff captured or reduced
- Soil cover and mulch used
- Water goals set and reviewed
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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