The anthology presents a series of articles and comments designed to acquaint the reader with the great range of issues surrounding the topic of water conservation. It is intended to be introductory rather than exhaustive; readers with particular interests may wish to consult the sources listed in the reference section which follows the introduction. Section one presents the federal laws and regulations pertaining to water conservation; it also includes a representative sample of local ordinances and one state law which promote conservation. Section two reviews briefly the hardware of water conservation and potential savings from each. Section three details the components of a public education program which may be run by a water utility or local government. Section four addresses a broad array of economic, management and planning issues which arise from efforts to conserve water or alter water use patterns. Section five is a case study of the water conservation program developed by the city of Westminster, Colorado, an unusually comprehensive effort by a moderate-size community.