EVMWD customers can get rebates on High Efficiency Toilets, High Efficiency Washers (Water Factor of 4.0), Artificial turf, and Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers.
LIMITED TIME REBATE (March 15-May 31, 2010)!!!!
Starting Monday, March 15 until May 31, customers purchasing a High Efficiency Clothes Washer (Front loading washers with a water factor of 4.0 or less) can get a $150 rebate. This is only for a limited time so don't miss out!
Please go to www.bewaterwise.com or call 1-888-376-3314 for an application or more information.
Please note that funding is limited and is on a first come first serve basis. There is no reservation system.
EVMWD will continue to provide
Free low-flow showerheads (2 gallons per minute)
MP Rotator Sprinkler Heads at $1 each
Please note that prices and availability may change at any time subject to budget constraints.
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 90°-210° and also come in full circle (360°)
They will retrofit Rainbird, Hunter and Toro sprinklers. They will not retrofit Orbit, Lawn Genie, or Champion
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 best at 40psi
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
Toto Aquia Dual Flush (Model CST414M) $298
Crane Economiser Tank #31612 (1.1 gpf) $224
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.