City of Mesa Wins National Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge

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~ Mesa, Arizona - The City of Mesa has been declared the winner of the 2025 Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, solidifying its position as a leader in water stewardship. This achievement comes at a crucial time as concerns over drought and resource sustainability continue to grow across the Southwest.

Mesa emerged victorious in the 300,000-599,999 population category, beating out four other cities nationwide for achieving the highest percentage of residents making water-saving pledges during the month-long April campaign. The other top-ranking cities in their respective population categories were Laguna Beach, California; Union City, New Jersey; Jersey City, New Jersey; and Columbus, Ohio.

The city's success can be attributed to its residents' commitment to conserving water. Through simple yet measurable actions such as fixing leaks, using drought-tolerant plants, and preventing outdoor runoff, Mesa residents pledged to save over 22 million gallons of water in the next year. In addition to this impressive feat, they also made sustainability choices like powering down electronics, properly disposing of medications and using refillable bottles. These actions will result in a reduction of 6.2 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and avoid 75,975 pounds of CO emissions. Furthermore, over 44,000 pounds of hazardous waste will be properly disposed of and more than 14,000 plastic water bottles will be eliminated. As a reward for their efforts, residents are now entered into a grand prize drawing for up to $3,000 towards their home utility bills.

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The Kerr Center for Agriscience, a K-6 Mesa Public School that has shown a strong commitment to science and sustainability will also receive recognition for their efforts. They will be receiving 50 pairs of Zenni EcoBloomz sustainable sunglasses.

Mayor Mark Freeman expressed his pride in Mesa's win stating that it reflects the community's deep commitment to sustainability and being responsible stewards of natural resources. He emphasized that water conservation is not just a necessity but a shared responsibility, and all residents and businesses must do their part to use water resources efficiently.

Arizona's unique climate and challenges, including Colorado River shortages, aquifer stress, and extreme heat, make water conservation more critical than ever. Mesa's collective effort serves as an example of how small actions at home and in business can add up to significant water savings.

The Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, founded by the Wyland Foundation, is the largest water conservation initiative in the nation that targets local governments and their communities. This year, the campaign introduced an AI-powered Impact Insight Tool that provides residents with real-time feedback on how their actions benefit both their city and the planet.

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The challenge is supported by various organizations such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, The Toro Company, National League of Cities, ZENNI Optical EcoBloomz Collection, and CBS Los Angeles. To view Mesa's full results or learn how your city can get involved in this initiative, visit mywaterpledge.com. For more tips on saving water and money at home, visit mesaaz.gov/conservation.

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