Saving water is more important than ever, and your local water agency is asking everyone to help the region’s water supply by cutting water use. Through the Save Water, Save A Buck Program, Southern California businesses and multi-family property owners are eligible for generous rebates to help encourage water efficiency and conservation.

The Save A Buck program offers cash rebates on a wide variety of water-saving technologies for outdoor landscaping.

Devices available for rebates include:

Landscape water usage can account for over 50% of your water use

Conservation is an integral element of your local water agency's long-term water management strategy. This expanding commitment has resulted in many water-saving opportunities throughout Southern California. When it comes to saving water, your local water agency has helped lead the way with new technologies and some of the most innovative conservation programs in the nation. These programs feature new outdoor water-saving actions that encourage consumers to improve irrigation system performance and consider California Friendly plants for their landscapes.

Landscape irrigation can account for as much as 50 percent of the total summer water use for commercial properties, yet many landscapes are overwatered due to out-dated sprinkler controllers that require manual programming adjustments. Southern California commercial property owners and managers have lowered their water bills by using smart sprinkler controllers. These controllers automatically adjust to changing weather conditions, reducing water waste and runoff. Learn about rebates for weather-based irrigation controllers and central irrigation control systems.

Landscape water use conservation methods

There are many methods that can reduce the amount of water used in a landscape and still maintain the health, appearance and function of the landscape. Here are just a few:

• Water-efficient landscape designs using low water-use plants
  
  
• Efficient irrigation systems
  
  
• Minimized turf areas
  
  
• Soil improvements and mulch
  
  
• Regular maintenance of irrigation systems
  
  
• Regular adjustment of irrigation controllers
  
  
• Scheduling irrigation during early or late hours
  
  
• Dedicated landscape water meters for monitoring of water budget and leak detection
  
  
• Conformance to local or the State Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
  
  
• Education of employees regarding the importance of efficient water use
  
  
• Coordinate efforts with local water agency for incentives, rebates and planning programs