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Rebates
Save water and money! Participate in rebates and programs that focus on utilizing water efficiently. Administered by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, conservation rebates are available to Santa Fe Irrigation District customers. Funding for programs can be limited, its recommended to gather all information before starting any project.
Residential Rebates:
to view all rebates visit SoCalWaterSmart.com, or call 1 (888) 376-3314
Turf Replacement Program:
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Turf Replacement Program offers at least $2 per square foot to qualified residents replacing their turf with water-efficient landscaping features. More information can be found here
NOTE: Do not start turf removal until you have applied to the program and received an official notice to proceed.
Indoor:
- High-Efficiency Toilets | $40
- High Efficiency Washing Machines | start at $85
- Flow Monitor / Leak Detection device | start at $100
Outdoor:
- Weather-based Irrigation Controller (WBIC) | up to $80 (under 1 irrigated acre)
- Weather-based Irrigation Controller (WBIC) | $35 (per station over 1 irrigated acre)
- Rotating Sprinkler Nozzles $2 per nozzle (minimum 30)
- Rain Barrel | $50 per barrel (max 2)
- Cistern | $250 - $350 (depending on capacity)
- Soil Moisture System | $80 ($35 per irrigation controller)
Commercial Rebates:
to view all rebates visit SoCalWaterSmart.com, or call 1 (888) 376-3314
Commercial, Institutional & Industrial Landscape Transformation:
This new program rewards landscape designs that incorporate water-saving plants, technology, irrigation systems and hardware. Rebates start at $1 per square foot. To learn about the program requirements, read the CII Landscape Transformation Program Flyer.
Plumbing Fixtures:
- High-Efficiency Toilets | $40
- Ultra Low / Zero Water Urinals | $200
- Plumbing Flow Control valves | $5 per valve (minimum 10)
Landscaping Equipment:
- Weather-based Irrigation Controller (WBIC) | $35 (per active Irrigation Controller Station)
- Large Rotary Nozzles | $13/Set (8 set minimum)
- Rotating Nozzles for Pop-up spray heads | $2/ Nozzle
- In-Stem Flow Regulators | $1 (min 25)
- Soil Moisture System | $35 per irrigation controller station
Food Equipment:
- Connectionless Food Steamer | $485 / Compartment
- Air-Cooled Machine | $1000
HVAC Equipment:
- Cooling Tower Conductivity Controllers | $625
- Cooling tower pH Controller | $1750
Residential and Commercial
to check eligibility, view and estimate rebates visit SanDiegoCounty.gov, or contact county program managers here
- Replacement of high-water use turf with water-smart plants | $3- $6 per Sq. Ft
- Weather-based Irrigation Controller | $80 or $60/per WBIC station
- Rain Capture / Rain Saving Feature | Up to $2100
- Pump septic tank | $100
- Upgrade driveways/parking lots with pavers or porous pavement | $15 per Sq. Ft.
- Landscape Optimization Service - personalized assistance | starting at $3 per Sq. Ft. (minimum of 10,000 of turf)
- Agricultural Irrigation Efficiency - free audit | up to $5000 per grower
Please Note: These are only available to unincorporated customers as this program is administered by San Diego County. This will include portions of Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch. Incorporated customers can visit BeWaterWise.com or Socalwater.com for more information.
Free Residential Survey:
A WaterSmart Checkup is your opportunity to receive site-specific water saving recommendations. You will benefit from the professional perspective of certified irrigation specialists. And you decide if and when to put the suggestions to work.
Schedule your free survey here.
AMI / My Water Use Portal:
Educational tool to provide our customers further opportunities to use water wisely. Near real time water-use data and alerts allows users to identify potential leaks and keep bill costs down.
Follow these instructions to get started!
Watering Calculators:
Homewaterworks estimates household water use and helps identify specific strategies for improving overall household water efficiency.
Bewaterwise estimates outdoor water use you can use to create a customized water schedule!