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Water Conservation Rebate Program

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LADWP, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), offer the SoCal WaterSmart Rebate Program, a water conservation program for our residential, multi-family owners, commercial, and industrial customers to promote the use of water conservation products. The SoCal Water$mart Rebate Program promotes reducing water use region-wide. Help conserve this vital resource by purchasing and installing qualifying products in your home. To view a list of rebate offerings, go to Residential or Commercial rebates.

  • Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Limited to one rebate application per product category, per address. Repeat purchases are not eligible for additional rebate payments.
  • Rebates are available only to the LADWP customer of record who is listed on the LADWP bill.

Commercial

Commercial customers and owners of multi-family dwelling units (five or more units) must get a rebate reservation before purchasing any water-saving equipment. Once your reservation application is approved you have 60 days to purchase, install, and go back online to finish your rebate application.

Residential

Residential customers have 90 days from the date of purchase to apply and be considered for a rebate.

For Residential device rebates:

  • Submit your device rebate application online.
  • Upload your recent water bill.
  • Upload your copy of the sales receipt (must include brand, model, and individual price.)

All Turf Replacement Program projects must be pre-approved before starting landscape project.
 

Note: If you are unable to upload your receipt and/or water bill, please contact SoCal Water$mart at 1-888-376-3314 for assistance.

How to apply

Customers may submit an application online.

Online

Please go to http://socalwatersmart.com to apply for your rebate reservation online. Please note the following: 

  • You must get a rebate reservation before you purchase your equipment. 

  • With the exception of High Efficiency Toilets and Urinals, all rebates are provided up to the cost of the device. Example: If you purchase large rotary nozzles for $2.50 each then that is what the rebate will be, not $13 each. 

  • The receipt for the equipment purchased must be dated on or after your confirmed reservation date. 

  • You must complete your project and submit your application form within 60 days or your reservation will be cancelled. 

  • Each rebate is paid on a one-time-per-address basis. 

  • Customers using recycled water are ineligible to receive LADWP/MWD rebates.

 

Eligible Equipment

For an overview of available rebate products, go to SoCal Water$mart.

 

Residential

    Description

    Rebate Amount
    high-efficiency clothes washer

    High-Efficiency Clothes Washer

    Must meet or exceed the CEE Tier 1 standard. For an overview of available rebate products and a list of qualifying models, go to SoCal Water$mart.

    Up to $500 per unit
    (limit one rebate application per household)

    Description

    Rebate Amount
    premium high-efficiency toilet

    Premium High-Efficiency Toilet

    Must upgrade toilet from 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) or greater to a 1.1 gpf or less. For an overview of available rebate products and a list of qualifying models, go to SoCal Water$mart.

    $250 per unit
    (limit one rebate application per household)

    Description

    Rebate Amount
    leak detection device

    Flow Monitoring/Leak Detection Device – On Customer Property

    Flow monitoring devices monitor your home’s water use and can help detect leaks.

    Qualifying applicants must be single-family customers, have reliable Wi-Fi at the installation location, and have a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet. For an overview of available rebate products and a list of qualifying models, go to SoCal Water$mart.

    Up to $150 (in rebates)
    (Rebate will by paid only for devices installed on customer property, not utility meter.)

    Description

    Rebate Amount
    weather-based irrigation controller

    Weather-Based Irrigation Controller

    $200 per controller for less than one acre of irrigated landscape; $35 per station for 1 acre or more of irrigated landscape. Applying for this rebate will make you ineligible to receive a rebate for the Soil Moisture System item below.

    Up to $200 per unit
    (<1 acre)

    Up to $35 per station
    (≥1 acre)
     

    soil moister sensor system

    Soil Moisture Sensor System

    Must include a sensor and a calibrator and an irrigation controller. Applying for this rebate will make you ineligible to receive the rebate for the Weather-Based Irrigation Controller item above.

    Up to $200 per unit
    (<1 acre)

    Up to $35 per station
    (≥1 acre)
     

    rotating nozzles

    Rotating Nozzles

    Must purchase a minimum of 15 nozzles to qualify for a rebate. For an overview of available rebate products and a list of qualifying models, go to SoCal Water$mart.

    Up to $6 per nozzle
    (limit one rebate application per household)
     
    smart hose bib irrigation controllers

    Smart Hose Bib Irrigation Controllers

    Smart Hose Bib Irrigation Controllers can upgrade your hose to an advanced system of water management. For an overview of available rebate products and a list of qualifying models, go to SoCal Water$mart.

    Up to $35
    (limit one rebate application per household)
     
    turf replacement program

    Turf Replacement Program

    Replace turf grass with California Friendly® plants, mulch, and rain capture feature. Must get pre-approval of application before starting project. To see full program details, project samples, and additional landscape information, go to Turf Replacement Program.

    $5.00 per square foot
    (maximum of 5,000 square feet)
     
    rain barrel

    Rain Barrel

    Minimum 50 gallons in size, maximum of two (2) rain barrels per water service address. Applying for this rebate will make you ineligible to receive a rebate for the Cistern item below.

    Learn how to install a rain barrel

    Up to $50
    (limit 2 units)
     
    cistern

    Cistern

    Minimum 200 gallons in size, maximum of one (1) cistern per water service address. Applying for this rebate will make you ineligible to receive the rebate for the Rain Barrel item above.

     

    Up to $300
    (200-500 gallons)


    Up to $400
    (501-999 gallons)


    Up to $500
    (1,000+ gallons)

     

    Commercial

      Description Rebate Amount
      Must upgrade toilet from 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) or greater to a 1.1 gpf or less $300
      Description Rebate Amount
      Zero and Ultra Low Water (0.0-0.125 gpf) Retrofit replacing ≥1.5 gpf urinal $500
      Description Rebate Amount
      Cooling Tower Conductivity Controller up to $625
      Cooling Tower pH/Conductivity Controller up to $3,000
      Description Rebate Amount
      Must be Tier III up to $1,000
      Description Rebate Amount
      Connectionless Food Steamer up to $600 per compartment
      Description Rebate Amount
      Max 2.0 HP Up to $125 per 0.5 Horsepower
      Description Rebate Amount
      Large Rotary Nozzle Retrofit Up to $13 per head
      (eight head minimum)
      Description Rebate Amount
      Weather-Based Irrigation Controller or Central-Computer Irrigation Controller Up to $50 per station
      Description Rebate Amount
      Rotating Sprinkler Nozzle for Irrigation Up to $6 per nozzle
      (30 nozzle minimum)
      Description Retrofit and New Construction
      Rebate Amount
      The in-stem flow regulator controls water flow in irrigation systems at the sprinkler head. Up to $2 per device
      (25 device minimum, no maximum)
      Description Rebate Amount
      Plumbing flow controls are designed to maintain water pressure while reducing water flow in faucets and showers by up to 60%. Devices: 2.0 gpm or less, used under sinks or before the showerhead. Up to $5 per device
      (20 device minimum)
      Description Rebate Amount
      Must include a sensor and calibrator and an irrigation controller. Applying for this rebate will make you ineligible to receive the rebate for the Weather-Based Irrigation Controller item above.  Up to $50 per irrigation controller station
      Description Rebate Amount
      Replace turf grass with California Friendly@ plants, mulch, and permeable pathways. Must get pre-approval of application before starting project. To see full program details, project samples, and additional landscape information, go to Turf Replacement Program. $5.00 per square foot for 250 Sq. Ft. to 50,000;
      $3.00 per square foot for 50,001 to 7 acres maximum.

      Non-Functional Turf

      A new state regulation bans the irrigation of decorative/ornamental or non-functional grass with potable water in commercial, industrial and institutional settings. The regulation does not restrict the watering of non-turf plantings or trees, which are important for shade and cooling. More information can be found here.

      Additional Information

      For an overview of available rebate products, go to SoCal Water$mart.

      For more information on water conservation programs, go to www.bewaterwise.com.

       

      This program shall at all times be subject to change or termination without notice.

      Disclaimer

      By applying for an LADWP rebate and/or program, personal information provided may be subject to public disclosure by requesting parties, pursuant to the California Public Records Act.