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Rebates & Free Services
***All rebates require a pre-inspection before any work is started. Call 707-543-3985 for more information.
NEW – increased rebate for Cash for Grass program! See below for more information.
WaterSmart Check-Up
Ever wondered how efficient your property is? Having issues trying to reduce your use? Our staff will review indoor water using appliances, measure the flow rates of all showerheads and faucets, check toilet flush volumes, and check for possible leaks. An outdoor checkup includes a review of the irrigation controller and hardware. You'll get a report of our findings and any recommendations to reduce your water use. Free showerheads and faucet aerators are provided too!
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NEW! Cash for Grass
Low water landscapes can be vibrant, beautiful gardens! We can help offset some of the costs of your new garden with our rebate program, now increased to $0.75/sq ft of lawn removed!
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Irrigation Efficiency (Residential)
Not quite ready to remove your lawn? Is your controller from the 1980s? Have you been thinking of converting your spray system to drip irrigation? You may be eligible for a rebate of some of the cost for the materials you install!
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Clothes Washers (Residential)
Is your clothes washer on its last leg? Consider purchasing a clothes washing machine off the Consortium for Energy Efficiency list, and you may get a one-time credit on your next water bill.
Electronic submissions are accepted. Review the Washer Rebate Application form and submit a scanned copy of your completed form as well as your receipt. We will also accept clear, uploaded photos of your completed form and receipt. You can submit these pictures to watersmart@srcity.org.
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Rainwater Harvesting
Every time it rains, this naturally softened (and free) water is dumped on your property! Don't let it all flow away! Capture it to use it in your garden when you want to, your plants will thank you. You might even qualify to get money from us to do so, so why not put in a couple of barrels or more!
More Information (PDF)
Graywater
Is the water from your clothes washer, shower or bathroom sink really that nasty when it goes down the drain? Not if you are conscious of what goes in to it (cleansers and what it is you are washing). Did you know it is possible to route that water to your landscape to basically re-use the water you have already paid for? And did you know we have a rebate if you install a re-use system?
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Recirculating Hot Water Pump
Do you wake up on those cool mornings to turn on the shower or sink and let the water run for 30-120 seconds, waiting for that cozy warm water to come out of your pipes? Do you watch all that clean (but honestly, I'm not showering in that, it's freezing) water going down the drain? Or maybe you are a bit more conscious about conserving and grab that water in big buckets to take out to your yard, but really, those things get pretty heavy! How about installing a pump that just moves the water in your existing pipes so you never really use (or lose) it?
More Information (PDF)
Sustained Reduction
Is there a technology or hardware you want to install but we don't have a rebate for it? If it can achieve a sustainable reduction every month in water use and wastewater flow, you may qualify for $200 for every 1,000 gallons reduced!
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Service Split Incentive Rebate
Many properties in Santa Rosa have one water meter that serves both indoor and outdoor water use. Separate your irrigation system from your indoor use by installing a dedicated irrigation meter and receive up to a 100% reimbursement for many of the costs associated such as the Encroachment Permit, Building Permit, Meter and Processing fee, backflow device, and pressure regulating device.
More Information (PDF)
WaterSmart Check-Up (Multi-Family Residential)
Do you want to know how you can reduce your indoor water use without changing tenant's habits? Our staff will review indoor water using appliances, measure the flow rates of all showerheads and faucets, check toilet flush volumes, and check for possible leaks. You'll get a report of our findings and any recommendations to reduce your water use. Free showerheads and faucet aerators are provided too!
More Information (PDF)
Large Landscape Check-Up Program
Do you want to know how efficient your irrigation system is? Are you confident that your irrigation timer is set correctly? Let us help you by creating a personalized water use analysis for your site, provide assistance in scheduling your timer, and identifying inefficiencies within your irrigation system. After the check-up, a complete report will be provided of our findings, suggestions, and information on other possible rebates you may benefit from.
More Information (PDF)
Cash for Grass
If the grass is always greener on the other side, why put so much water on your lawn? And since it consumes the most water in landscapes, why not just replace it? Low water landscapes don't have to be barren ugly patches of dirt or weeds, and we can help offset some of the costs with our rebate program.
More Information (PDF)
Irrigation Efficiency
Not quite ready to remove your lawn? Is your controller from the 1980s? Have you been thinking of converting your spray system to drip irrigation? You may be eligible for a rebate of some of the cost for the materials you install!
More Information (PDF)
Clothes Washers (Commercial)
Your machines are probably running all the time! Wash after wash, and probably using a load (pun intended) of water! Why not upgrade your machines to a water efficient model and use less water with each wash load by your customers or residents?
More Information (PDF)
Rainwater Harvesting
Every time it rains, this naturally softened (and free) water is dumped on your property! Don't let it all flow away! Capture it to use it in your garden when you want to, your plants will thank you. You might even qualify to get money from us to do so, so why not put in a couple of barrels or more!
More Information (PDF)
Graywater
Is the water from your clothes washer, shower or bathroom sink really that nasty when it goes down the drain? Not if you are conscious of what goes in to it (cleansers and what it is you are washing). Did you know it is possible to route that water to your landscape to basically re-use the water you have already paid for? And did you know we have a rebate if you install a re-use system?
More Information (PDF)
Recirculating Hot Water Pump
Do you wake up on those cool mornings to turn on the shower or sink and let the water run for 30-120 seconds, waiting for that cozy warm water to come out of your pipes? Do you watch all that clean (but honestly, I'm not showering in that, it's freezing) water going down the drain? Or maybe you are a bit more conscious about conserving and grab that water in big buckets to take out to your yard, but really, those things get pretty heavy! How about installing a pump that just moves the water in your existing pipes so you never really use (or lose) it?
More Information (PDF)
Sustained Reduction
Is there a technology or hardware you want to install but we don't have a rebate for it? If it can achieve a sustainable reduction every month in water use and wastewater flow, you may qualify for $200 for every 1,000 gallons reduced!
More Information (PDF)
Service Split Incentive
Many properties in Santa Rosa have one water meter that serves both indoor and outdoor water use. Separate your irrigation system from your indoor use by installing a dedicated irrigation meter and receive up to a 100% reimbursement for many of the costs associated such as the Encroachment Permit, Building Permit, Meter and Processing fee, backflow device, and pressure regulating device.
More Information (PDF)
WaterSmart Check-Up (Commercial, Industrial, Institutional)
Get some one-on-one time with our water efficiency staff to review the water consumption on your property. We'll walk through the indoor portion (non-irrigation) of the property and test your fixtures for flow rates and inspect for leaks. Once complete we will generate a report with our findings as well as any recommendations that are specific to your site to help you reduce your water use.
More Information (PDF)
Large Landscape Check-Up Program
Do you want to know how efficient your irrigation system is? Are you confident that your irrigation timer is set correctly? Let us help you by creating a personalized water use analysis for your site, provide assistance in scheduling your timer, and identifying inefficiencies within your irrigation system. After the check-up, a complete report will be provided of our findings, suggestions, and information on other possible rebates you may benefit from.
More Information (PDF)
Cash for Grass
If the grass is always greener on the other side, why put so much water on your lawn? And since it consumes the most water in landscapes, why not just replace it? Low water landscapes don't have to be barren ugly patches of dirt or weeds, and we can help offset some of the costs with our rebate program.
More Information (PDF)
Irrigation Efficiency
Not quite ready to remove your lawn? Is your controller from the 1980s? Have you been thinking of converting your spray system to drip irrigation? You may be eligible for a rebate of some of the cost for the materials you install!
More Information (PDF)
High Efficiency Urinals
Have you been thinking about getting new urinals but not sure you want to spend the money? Just want new ways to save water in your business? You may be eligible for a rebate for replacing your old inefficient urinal using 1 GPF or more for a new EPA WaterSense urinal that uses less than a pint.
More Information (PDF)
Clothes Washers (Commercial)
Your machines are probably running all the time! Wash after wash, and probably using a load (pun intended) of water! Why not upgrade your machines to a water efficient model and use less water with each wash load by your customers or residents?
More Information (PDF)
Rainwater Harvesting
Every time it rains, this naturally softened (and free) water is dumped on your property! Don't let it all flow away! Capture it to use it in your garden when you want to, your plants will thank you. You might even qualify to get money from us to do so, so why not put in a couple of barrels or more!
More Information (PDF)
Graywater
Is the water from your clothes washer, shower or bathroom sink really that nasty when it goes down the drain? Not if you are conscious of what goes in to it (cleansers and what it is you are washing). Did you know it is possible to route that water to your landscape to basically re-use the water you have already paid for? And did you know we have a rebate if you install a re-use system?
More Information (PDF)
Sustained Reduction
Is there a technology or hardware you want to install but we don't have a rebate for it? If it can achieve a sustainable reduction every month in water use and wastewater flow, you may qualify for $200 for every 1,000 gallons reduced!
More Information (PDF)
Service Split Incentive
Many properties in Santa Rosa have one water meter that serves both indoor and outdoor water use. Separate your irrigation system from your indoor use by installing a dedicated irrigation meter and receive up to a 100% reimbursement for many of the costs associated such as the Encroachment Permit, Building Permit, Meter and Processing fee, backflow device, and pressure regulating device.
More Information (PDF)