Starting July 13, 2009 EVMWD will continue to provide:
- MP Rotator Sprinkler Heads at $1 each
- Low-flow showerheads for free
For questions, please call Conservation Specialist Rob Whipple at 951-674-3146 x8247
Reduce Your Use! Change Your Sprinklers to MP Rotators!
EVMWD has a CHEAP way to reduce your outdoor water use by up to 20%!
All you have to do is convert your pop-up spray heads to MP Rotators and EVMWD will give you the sprinkler heads at cost—currently $1 per head!
Just call Conservation Specialist Rob Whipple at 951-674-3146 x8247 to sign up for this program.
You will need to:
1) Count your existing pop-up spray heads and identify how many 90s, 180s, and 360s you will need. Also, please note if you need Toro heads instead of Rainbird.
2) Call for an appointment to pick up your heads at the District Office
3) Install the heads promptly
EVMWD will verify installation of the sprinkler heads and then charge your bill at $1 per head.
Why Try MP Rotator Sprinkler Heads?
- They are more efficient than pop-up spray heads
- They do not mist or fog
- They hold up better in the wind
- They reduce runoff because they put down water at a slower rate
- They are great on slopes
- They water better in front of the sprinkler head
- They are adjustable from 45° to 360° and retrofit most brands of sprinklers
- Tests have shown 20%-40% savings over pop-up spray heads
- The changeout is easy, just unscrew the old ones and put on the new ones
- They work well at low pressures
Ultra Low Flow Toilets Flushing at 1.6 gallons per flush no longer qualify for a rebate.
High Efficiency Toilets (HET)
Gallons per flush: 1.28
High Efficiency Toilets are the latest in water saving technology for the bathroom. These toilets are well-engineered and well-tested and you should not have any problems with them (like double-flushing etc.). For a list of qualifying toilets please go to www.bewaterwise.com or click here.
Please note that this list might not be complete and prices might have changed. Stores carrying HET's in the EVMWD service area include:
Lowes carries two HET's by Mansfield
Eco-Quantum Dual Flush (1.28 gpf) for $210-$250
Quantum One (1.0 gpf) for about $210-$250
American Standard Flo-Wise
Home Depot carries two HETs by Kohler and 2 Home Depot Brands
Kohler Highline Pressure Lite #4304 and 4484 (1.1 gpf) $299
Kohler Cimarron HE #4634-HE Please note: it has to be the HE! (1.28 gpf) $261
Home Depot Pegasus Cottage (1.28gpf) $150
Home Depot Glacier Bay (1.28gpf) $120
Morrow Plumbing and Nootbaar Plumbing carry several different brands, call them for details.
Pacific Sales carries a variety of High Efficiency Toilets, call them for details.
The new Dixieline Lumber and Homecenter at the 215/Clinton Keith carries two HETs
High Efficiency Washing Machines (HECW)
These efficient front-loading machines use 40% less water and energy than top loading machines. They also use less soap and the clothes require less drying. Currently, there are no top-loading machines that qualify for the rebate. For a list of qualifying washers please go to www.bewaterwise.com or click here.
Low-Flow Showerheads (2 gallons per minute)
EVMWD offers free low-flow showerheads at customer request. These are Earth Massage Showerheads made by Niagara and flow at 2 gallons per minute. They have a massage setting and a spray setting. New showerheads have a flow of at least 2.5 gallons per minute so even if you are changing out fairly new heads you can still save water.
Example for a 10 minute shower:
2.5 gpm at 10 minutes = 25 gallons
2.0 gpm at 10 minutes = 20 gallons (a 5 gallon savings!)
Showerheads can be picked up at the EVMWD District Office at 31315 Chaney St. Lake Elsinore.
