LADWP has been a leader in water conservation since the early 1990s. We encourage our customers to help save water and use water efficiently through various outreach and educational programs. LADWP also offers generous incentives for water saving measures and devices, such as turf replacement and high-efficiency clothes washers.
Featured Programs
Free Water Conservation Items
LADWP offers free showerheads and aerators to our customers! Click to learn more about how you can sign up to receive free water conservation items.
Residential SoCal Water $mart Water Rebate Program
Through a partnership with the Metropolitan Water District’s SoCal Water $mart program, LADWP offers water conservation rebates for clothes washers, toilets, leak detection, turf replacement and landscape irrigation.
Turf Replacement Rebate
Save on your water bill by transforming your lawn with the Turf Replacement Rebate, LADWP’s most popular water conservation program. Residential and Commercial customers can receive support and rebates for sustainable landscaping improvements.
Commercial SoCal Water $mart Water Rebate Program
LADWP continues to offer a wide array of rebates and incentive programs that encourage water use efficiency and sustainable landscaping for businesses including rebates for appliances and irrigation equipment.
Technical Assistance Program (TAP)
The TAP program assists commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential customers with modernizing their facilities with the latest water efficient equipment, saving money and conservation.
Helpful Resources
Landscape Classes
Classes are available online and in person and provide a cursory overview of the benefits of a California Friendly® Native Plant landscape, how to remove turf and replace it with low-water-using landscape, and garden design and plant selection.
Graywater
Don’t let your reusable water go down the drain. Learn how to build, divert, and capture your graywater from your shower, sinks, and washing machine.
Landscape Sub-Meter
Save money on sewer service charges and see how much water is really being used on your landscape.
Commercial Programs and Rebates
LADWP offers a number of rebates and programs for our commercial, industrial, institutional, and governmental customers.
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.
Other Resources
Water Conservation Ordinance
Find out more about current outdoor water restrictions, how to apply for a variance and other ordinance related information.
FAQs and Documents
Read our FAQs and documents related to Water Conservation.
Water Conservation Tips
Learn water saving tips to help save water and money on your property.
Water Conservation Measures
Redo your landscape, upgrade your washing machine, replace outdated plumbing devices, and take advantage of LADWP Water Conservation Measures for both residential and commercial facilities.