Water Conservation and Rebate Program Information for Artificial Turf
US – State Programs
Arizona – Flagstaff, Tempe, Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale
California – several active & pending programs – see index of links
Colorado – several active & pending programs – see index of links
Florida – no programs available at this time
Oregon – under consideration/pending programs – see index of links
Washington – under consideration/pending programs – see index of links
Nevada – several active & pending programs – see index of links
New Mexico – a water study and rebate programs
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FEDERAL Aide For Water Conservation to Help Remove Lawns and Save Water – Special Grants
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State of ARIZONA
Arizona Department of Water Resources
Governor declares drought and urges conservation [offers statewide drought assistance].
Arizona is entering its second decade of a statewide drought due to long-term precipitation deficits and increased demand for water. The declaration calls upon citizens, businesses, schools, institutions of higher learning, local governments and federal agencies to increase water conservation efforts. https://new.azwater.gov/
Arizona cities are offering the following rebates to homeowners who replace their lawns with artificial grass:
* Peoria: up to $550
* Tempe: up to $500
* Mesa: $50 – $225
* Scottsdale: up to $1,500 (residential) or up to $3,000 (commercial)
* Glendale: up to $750
For details on other Arizona participating cities visit the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association’s web site.
CLIMAS – Urban Water Study Water Conservation in Flagstaff, Arizona
Research and Products: Urban Water Study
This study examines the emergence of water conservation measures in Flagstaff, Arizona, given the city’s current biophysical and socio-economic profile. During recent years, similar to many other non-metropolitan areas in the West, Flagstaff is facing on-going drought conditions, an economy increasingly dependent on natural amenity values, and population growth.
City of Scottsdale Landscaping: Turf Removal for Commercial and Residential Common Areas
PURPOSE
The intent of the rebate program is to reduce outdoor water use through the installation of low water- use, drought-enduring landscaping.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The commercial/residential common areas landscape rebate is effective beginning August 5, 2005, and replaces all previous landscape rebate programs. Properties that have received rebate credit in a previous landscape rebate program or have converted turf landscaping prior to August 5, 2005, are not eligible.
The landscape rebate is a one-time credit per property that will be applied to the water bill.
A rebate is offered for the removal of turf from the landscape and installation of city-approved landscaping. The rebate amount is calculated based upon the costs for conversion and is limited to
no more than $3,000. Rebate amount is figured at 25% of total costs (excluding taxes).
City of Mesa – Water conservation programs offered by the City of Mesa
City of Glendale – Non-residential Cost/Share Landscape Rebate Program
(Homeowner associations, multi-family units and businesses) Purpose: to promote a permanent reduction in the amount of grass used for landscaping purposes— to save water . Criteria: Homeowner associations, multi-family units or businesses may apply. All of following must be met to qualify:
* The organization applying for the rebate must participate in the Water Budgeting Program .
* At least 1,000 square feet of turf must be removed. Applicant must provide proof of existing turf through an on-site inspection prior to construction.
* Removed grass area will be landscaped (bare, unplanted soil is unacceptable).
* An application must be submitted along with three estimates of the work to be completed.
The non-residential cost/share rebates are awarded once or twice a year to eligible applicants. The number of rebates awarded each year will depend upon availability of funds. Rebates would be awarded in the order that the applications are received (from the date that the complete application is received) on a first come, first served basis.
Qualified applicants are eligible for the following:
* $1,500 for completion of the Water Budgeting process and $150 per 1,000 square feet of grass converted (to non-grass landscape)
* A limit of $3,000 awarded per application
* A property is permitted only one application per year
The rebate is not retroactive and does not apply to work completed before July 1, 2005. For additional information, call (623) 930-3596.
City of Phoenix – Water conservation programs offered by City of Phoenix , including an interactive watering guide.
City of Tempe – Water conservation information from the City of Tempe .
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State of California
The California Water Efficiency Partnership (formerly the California Urban Water Conservation Council)
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Save Water, Save A Buck Commercial Water Program
Synthetic Turf Rebate for Commercial and Multi-Family properties
Orange County Water District: Synthetic Turf Rebate Program
Santa Clara Valley Water District
A water study of effects of use of crumb rubber infill is under way at SCVWD Please Contact: Stanley M. Williams – Chief Executive Officer Santa Clara Valley Water District Main telephone number is (408) 265-2600.
Olivenhain Municipal Water District
North Marin Water District: Pending
contact Ryan at (415) 897-4133
Richmond, CA: Program is Under Consideration
Tri-C Water District (Diamond Bar and Pomona Area) – sorry no further details, please call local office
Cucamonga Valley Water Distric , CA
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State of Colorado
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State of Florida
To find your water district in Florida – you can look below or go to the Florida Water District map and determine which area and what agency assists you: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/watman/
No programs are available at this time – Florida Friendly Landscaping and the Water Use Landscape programs encourage water conservation for Florida residents.
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Nevada
Back in 2002, the State of Nevada started rebates to the public and private section if they removed natural grass surfaces (lawns, fields, etc) that required watering IF they replaced these areas with landscape elements that were attractive and effective and required NO water. By creating an incentive of $1 per SF to get rid of their residents water wasting lawns, common areas and sports fields, Nevada has enjoyed a rebounding success in water conservation; saving water, decreasing the use of a high percentage of harmful lawn care products, decreasing the use of mowers and other power tools helps to clean the air and overtime, other positive effects, we hope, as well.
Southern Nevada Water Authority
SNWA announced in May 2008 – they had reached 100 million square feet of converted landscape – saving in excess of 6 billion gallons of water, now available for other uses. THE most successful conservation rebate program in the USA, SNWA’s a great example of how, through planning and administration, self-funding rebate programs can help US citizens make great choices to reduce or eliminate waste of water and other natural resources.
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State of Oregon
Oregon Association of Conservation Districts – Conservation Districts
Portland Water Bureau
Oregonwaters.org
Friends of Living Oregon Waters (FLOW) – FLOW’s mission is to provide legal oversight, monitoring and public education to help protect Oregon Waters from the impacts of pollution.
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State of New Mexico
State of New Mexico rebate programs
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State of Washington Saving Water Partnership
Saving Water Partnership, a group of water utilities from throughout Seattle and King County, Seattle
Seattle Public Utilities, The Seattle Rain Barrel, A service of Seattle Conservation Corps and Seattle Public Utilities.
Tacoma Water – Water Conservation Home, Conservation information from the City of Tacoma .
Washington State Department of Ecology, Information on drought in northwestern Washington State,
along with information on water supplies
