The Water Authority offers numerous programs to public agencies to achieve water savings. The programs, listed below, are designed to allow public agencies to save water through device retrofits and water-efficient landscape practices.

Public Sector Program
CII Rebate Program
Synthetic Turf
Large Landscape Audits
Smart Landscape Grants
Smart Controller Vouchers
Water Savings Performance Program

Public Sector Program

The Public Sector Program offers financial incentives to public agencies to implement immediate water efficiency measures for conservation and water recycling. The program targets agencies that use 50 acre-feet or more of water per year. Participation is possible in the following four ways: 1) Receive a free water-efficiency assessment; 2) Receive up-front funding to purchase water efficient devices; 3) Receive pay-for-performance incentives for reducing water use through operational actions; and 4) Receive incentives to fund on-site retrofits and system upgrades to use recycled water. Participation in the program is limited to public agencies on a first-come, first-served basis.

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CII Rebate Program

The Commercial, Industrial, & Institutional Save-A-Buck Rebate Program provides a rebate for the replacement of older, inefficient devices used by businesses. The installation of many of the products save not only water, but also wastewater and energy. Customers are contacted for follow-up inspections as part of ongoing quality control procedures. Rebates are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Call 1-877-728-2282 for eligibility requirements and to receive a rebate application.

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Synthetic Turf

Call 1-800-423-9896 for eligibility requirements and to receive a rebate application.

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Large Landscape Audits
Landscape audits are available to over watered commercial or public sites in excess of 1 acre. The audit is designed to assess the efficiency of the irrigation system, identify potential leaks, and determine the proper watering schedule for the landscape based on existing plant material.

Audits are available to pre-approved customers. To request approval contact your local water district. To schedule an audit contact (800) 986-4538 unless you are a customer of any of the agencies listed below. Customers of the agencies listed below should contact the number provided for their agency.

City of San Diego (619) 570-1999
Helix Water District (619) 466-0585
Vallecitos Water District (760) 744-0460

Smart Landscape Grants

Grants for repairs/upgrades
Public properties may qualify for grants of up to $2,500 per irrigated acre to replace or upgrade hardware and equipment that will stop leaks, reduce water use, or otherwise improve irrigation efficiency. Grants are limited to $10,000 for public sites.

The grant application and eligible smart controller product list is provided below.

Grant Information and Application
Approved Smart Controller Product List - Grant

For more information contact: 1-800-986-4538.

Our discount voucher can reduce the cost of a 24-station controller by $600 . Vouchers can be redeemed by participating contractors or irrigation suppliers. Click here for additional details.

Your property may be eligible for discounts on weather-based irrigation controllers. These smart controllers can help maximize your landscape investments and reduce expenses.

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For more information contact: 1-800-986-4538.

Water Savings Performance Program

Metropolitan Water District provides $195 per acre foot of water saved or about $3 per 1,000 gallons saved to sites within San Diego County. Incentive is based on the potential for savings over 5 years. Eligible project costs include labor, hardware and up to 1 year of water management fees.

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