Charlottesville Water Conservation

10/21/2026

- you have until Monday to submit your art to our Imagine a Day without Water Art Contest! Show us how even a small drop of water can make a big difference.

⏰🎨 Calling all young artists: It’s almost pencils down!

The deadline for our “Imagine a Day Without Water” Art Contest is one week away.

K–12 students across Charlottesville and Albemarle County have until October 26 to submit their art or photography inspired by this year’s theme: “Small Drop, Big Difference.” 💧

Don’t miss your chance! Get those finishing touches in and submit your entry by October 26. ⬇️

10/15/2026

Water is amazing, even a small drop makes a big difference. That is why for this year's Imagine a Day without Water Art contest, we are asking the youth to show us that in their submissions this year. Art is due Oct 26th!
Charlottesville.gov/artcontest

10/15/2026

Could you Imagine a Day without Water?

10/15/2026

Today is the national day to Imagine a Day without Water!
Did you hear us on the radio today? We were reminding everyone around the value of water and how we can all our do our part by conserving water. Plus, youth in the City and County can enter our Art Contest- accepting entries through Oct 26th!
Charlottesville.gov/ArtContest


City of Charlottesville, Va - Government 97.5 3WV Rivanna Authorities Albemarle County Service Authority

10/14/2026

- Did you see us On the Spot with Sam! We are talking about our Imagine a Day without Water Art Contest. There is still time to get your entries in now. We can't wait to see how the City and Albemarle County youth see show the impact of water and how a small drop, can have big difference.
See our website for full contest details: Charlottesville.gov/ArtContest

10/09/2026

Looking for a fun activity this weekend, work on your Imagine a Day without Water Art Contest Submission!
You have until October 26th to show us how water can be a small drop but make a big difference!
For more information go to: Charlottesville.gov/ArtContest

Water Efficiency Program Coordinator Jill Greiner

10/07/2026

- For Energy Efficiency Day, we want to help YOU save water AND energy! One easy way to do this is in the shower- you can by installing an EPA labeled showerhead and get one for FREE in our Water Conservation Kits!
Also remember to keep those daydreams in the shower short- even 1 minute less time in the shower can have a big impact! 🚿
Charlottesville.gov/WaterConservation

10/06/2026

Calling all young artists! The Imagine a Day Without Water Art Contest is open for entries. Explore the theme “Small Drop, Big Difference” and show your creativity.
Learn more: Charlottesville.gov/ArtContest

09/30/2026

- We appreciate all the hard work the community did to save water during our drought. It is pretty fitting that during Source Water Protection Week, we are able to lift our drought watch designation.
Source water protection is a shared responsibility. Protecting drinking water takes utilities, local governments, landowners, community organizations, and Charlottesville residents working together. Let's keep this momentum around conservation built during the drought to continue to save water and make sure every drop counts!

The drought watch for the Charlottesville and Albemarle County public drinking water service area has been lifted.

Rivanna Authorities lifted the drought watch after local reservoirs and streams stabilized. The South Fork Rivanna Reservoir has been full and spilling since August 3, and recent rain, cooler temperatures, and lower evaporation rates have improved the region’s water supply outlook.

While the drought watch has ended, Charlottesville Utilities continues to encourage everyday water conservation to help us use this important resource efficiently.

Learn more about water conservation and local water resources: https://charlottesville.gov/458/Utilities

09/25/2026

We can't wait to see everyone's submissions for the Imagine a Day without Water Art Contest showing us how water can be a "Small Drop, Big Difference"!
Remember this year there are three ways you can submit your artwork:
✅Online: https://2026art.cmpgn.page/20VRzp
✅By Mail to Charlottesville Water Conservation (PO Box 911, Cville 22902)
✅In Person: Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Central, Northside, and Crozet branches during their hours of service
Whichever way works best for you, make sure you submit art by October 26th.
Charlottesville.gov/ArtContest