City Water Conservation Rebates Make Sense
As the weather gets warmer, water use increases around the City of Prescott as many citizens and businesses increase outdoor water use. This is a great time to think about water conservation, especially following a very dry fall and winter.
The City offers many water conservation incentives, including free water-saving items for fixtures, outdoor watering accessories and nine different types of rebates.
If you are thinking about upgrading your home with new appliances and fixtures, consider water efficient products. Today’s efficient models provide excellent performance at reasonable prices. There are many models of low-flow toilets and urinals, ultra-efficient washing machines and hot water recirculators that qualify for City water conservation rebates.
The City offers toilet rebates, ranging from $100 to $150, for toilets using 1.28-gallons per flush or less. Qualifying ultra-high efficiency washing machines are eligible for a $200 rebate.
Customers with septic systems qualify for an additional $50 for these two rebates. The City also offers free indoor water conservation items, such as shower flow regulators, toilet tank flush-less bags and flow diverters, and lower flow sink aerators.
If you are thinking about landscaping, our Water Conservation Specialist is available to help you identify strategies that work for your home or business. Schedule a visit.
Here are a few available outdoor water conservation rebates:
• If you install a rainwater harvesting system, you can receive a water conservation rebate of 50 cents to $1 per gallon of storage. Creating rain gardens are subject a maximum $500 rebate.
• Installing WaterSense labelled Smart Irrigation Controller, nets a $75 rebate. Smart controllers adjust watering cycles based on local weather conditions, soils and plant types. Options start at around $50 and even include options that
connect directly to your outdoor faucets.
• With the turf replacement rebate, receive $1 per square foot for eligible removal of actively irrigated turf grass and replacing it will permeable options such as drought tolerant plants. This can reduce the amount of water your landscape needs by 60% to 80% of water compared to irrigated turf.
New this year, Prescott also offers free outdoor watering accessories for leak repairs and to increase irrigation performance while reducing the amount of water used.
Be sure to visit call 928.777.1130 or visit www.prescottwater.com for rules and guidelines before you start your rebate project and keep all receipts.
