Rebates &  Programs

Upgrade your old timer with a "smart" sprinkler timer that uses local weather conditions and plant type to water the right amount. 

To qualify, you must be a residential customer that has:

• An irrigated area of 500-10,500 sq. ft.*
• An existing automatic sprinkler system with non-weather based controller connected       

Must watch a video and answer a short quiz to participate.                                                                                                                      

*Customers with 0.5 - 2 acres are eligible for sprinkler nozzle retrofits, too.

Eliminate water wasted through leaks, breaks, and inefficiencies in your sprinkler system with these maintenance items or repairs. 

To qualify, you must be a residential customer with an existing automatic sprinkler system in place. 

The Tune-Up Program includes the following services:

• Controller reprogramming 
• Valve repair or replacement 
• Minor repairs to drip irrigation and/or leaking irrigation line
• Basic electrical rewiring and new grease caps on wires
• Repair, raise, replace and/or adjust sprinklers

Sprinkler Checkup for Residential Customers

Our partners at the Waterwise Community Center, located at 4594 San Bernardino St. in Montclair, will evaluate and inspect your irrigation system and then provide a report identifying recommended repairs, efficiency improvements, customized water budget, and customized watering schedule. 

To learn more, including how to schedule an evaluation, please visit the Waterwise Community Center's website or call 909-626-2711.

Landscape Evaluation & Audit Program (LEAP) for Businesses

For qualifying properties, industry certified Waterwise Community Center Staff will meet you or your landscaper at your property, run and thoroughly inspect your irrigation system, collect data, and issue you a report with repair recommendations, efficiency recommendations, a custom water budget, a custom watering schedule for each area of the site, and information about available water efficiency rebates and programs all free of charge. 

To learn more, including how to schedule an evaluation, please visit the Waterwise Community Center's website or call 909-626-2711.

Water Efficiency Survey Program

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California offers free virtual indoor/outdoor residential water use surveys as well as in-person surveys for commercial large landscapes. These surveys provide customers with recommendations to improve landscape and indoor water use efficiency.

For residential properties, homeowners will need to have an electronic device such as a phone or tablet to communicate with the certified landscape auditor.

Program Information - English (PDF) | Program Information - Spanish (PDF)

For commercial properties, the property owner, manager, or authorized representative with access to the irrigation controllers must be present during the survey. The certified landscape auditor will conduct a comprehensive review of the irrigation system.

Program Information - English (PDF) | Program Information - Spanish (PDF)

Surveys are scheduled on a first come, first-served basis. Apply here soon as possible since funding is limited. 

High water pressure can cause damage to fixtures, lead to leaks and waste water. A pressure regulator valve (PRV) can reduce risks and increase the life of water using devices.

To qualify, you must have an indoor pressure of greater than 80 pounds per inch. The program includes professional installation of a PRV unit at your home.

The conservation kit includes: one (1) hose nozzle with automatic shutoff, two (2) dye tablets to detect toilet leaks, one (1) EPA Watersense™ labeled showerhead, one (1) aerator for kitchen faucet, and one (1) aerator for bathroom faucet. These kits are available to MVWD residential customers only, while supplies last. Limit one per household.

If you would like a free conservation kit, please call us at 909-267-2130 or click here to request one online.