A state law known as SBX7-7 was enacted in 2009. It requires California to achieve a 20% reduction in water use by the year 2020. This means that your Water Department (SBMWD) must reduce demand by an estimated 9, 500 acre feet ( more than 3 billion gallons) a year by 2020. Working together with our customers, we can achieve our goal of a water efficient community.
By installing water efficient appliances and fixtures, indoors and outdoors, both residential and commercial customers can save money and reduce their water consumption.
Outdoor Rebates & Incentives:
Irrigation Controller Rebate:
Customers can get up to a $250 rebate for installing a weather-based controller or $100 for a standard controller.
High-Efficiency Sprinkler Nozzle Rebate:
Customers can also qualify for a 50% rebate, up to $200, for installing High-Efficiency sprinkler heads.
Please contact us at (909) 384-5341 for a list of approved sprinkler nozzles.
Garden Hose Shut-Off Nozzle Rebate:
Purchase an automatic shut-off nozzle for your garden hose and receive a rebate of up to $10.
Limit 2 per residence.
Drip Irrigation System Rebate:
Customers purchasing and installing a drip system in their landscaping or garden may qualify for a 50% rebate, up to $150.
Learn more about drip irrigation systems
Drought Tolerant Plant Rebate:
Incorporate drought tolerant trees, plants, and shrubs into your landscaping and receive a 50% rebate (up to $300).
For lists of qualifying drought tolerant plants please visit:
IE Garden Friendly Plant Lists or California Gardens Drought Tolerant Plants
Learn more about California Friendly Plant selection
Mulch & Gravel Rebate:
Replace grass turf with mulch or gravel and receive a 50% rebate (up to $300).
Artificial Turf Rebate:
Replace grass turf with artificial turf and receive $2 per square foot (up to $400).
Pool Cover Rebate:
Purchase a cover for your pool and receive a rebate of up to $75.
Water-Smart Landscape Class:
To help our customers reduce their water use without sacrificing the outdoor beauty of their home, we host free Landscaping Classes every Spring and Fall.
Click here to learn more
Please refer to application for terms of agreement, product requirements and details on how to apply.
Outdoor Rebate Application 
Indoor Rebates & Incentives:
High-Efficiency Toilet Rebate:
Customers can get a rebate of up to when they purchase and install high-efficiency toilets that use 1.28 gallons per flush or less (dual flush toilets that use more than this for any flush, do not qualify). These high-efficiency water-saving toilets can be purchased at nearly any hardware or home improvement store.
We are offering up to four toilet rebates per residence.
High-Efficiency Showerhead Rebate:
Customers are eligible for a $20 rebate for the purchase and installation of a low flow shower head. These shower heads use 1.6 gallons per minute or less.
Maximum of four per residence.
High-Efficiency Washing Machine Rebate:
SBMWD offers customers a $100 rebate for the purchase and installation of a high- efficiency washing machine that has a CEE rating of Tier 1 or greater.
Limit one per residence.
High-Efficiency Dishwasher Rebate:
Customers are eligible for a $75 rebate for the purchase and installation of a single high-efficiency dishwasher that has a CEE Rating of Tier 1 or greater.
Limit one per residence.
Household Conservation Kit:
We at SBMWD have put together a household conservation kit to assist our residential water customers. In this packet you get an easy-to-install kitchen aerator, two bathroom aerators, a shower timer, and two leak detecting dye tabs. By installing these simple items, customers can see substantial water savings over time. The kit is free, but supplies are limited and offered on a first come first serve basis ( limit of 1 per household), so visit our offices now to get yours. Kits can be picked up at our offices on the 5th floor of City Hall at 300 N D St. Your name must appear on an SBMWD residential account. These kits are available only while supplies last.
Please refer to application for terms of agreement, product requirements and details on how to apply.
Indoor Rebate Application
These rebates are available only to SBMWD residential water customers. Commercial water customers may qualify, but on a case-by-case basis. Please contact our office to see if you qualify. Rebates will be available only for as long as funds are available. Participants must have their application approved before any purchase is made in order to qualify for rebates. To participate in the program, you can pick up an application at our offices on the 5th Floor of City Hall at 300 North D Street or call 384- 5141 to have one mailed. You can also go to our Website at www.sbcitywater.org to down load an application. The applicant has full responsibility for complying with all applicable laws, municipal codes, ordinances and permits. Please call SB Direct at 909/ 384- 7272 for front yard landscaping permit information.
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