Published by The Reporter
Residential water customers can receive cash rebates for saving water with a new Solano County Water Agency rebate program.
The program offers a cash rebate for replacing thirsty turf-grass with low-water-use plants, permeable hard-scape or artificial turf products. This new rebate program encourages residents to use water wisely, which can help the environment and save money by lowering water bills.
The Turf Replacement Rebate Program offers residents a $0.50/sq. foot rebate, for a total rebate of up to $1,000.
The Turf Replacement Rebate consists of a pre-inspection and a post-inspection during which SCWA staff must verify that the existing area is a watered lawn. Applications and complete program guidelines will be available soon at http://www.scwa2.com/, along with other SCWA rebates including High-Efficiency Toilets.
More details can be found at http://www.scwa2.com/, as well as other water conservation tips and information about SCWA’s free water surveys. Visit the “Water Wise Gardening” link to find landscaping and gardening ideas for the Turf Replacement Rebate Program.
For information about free water surveys, residents may call 428-7630.
Also, as of July 1, SCWA brought back its popular High-Efficiency Washing Machine (HEW) Rebate Program. For a limited time only, residents who purchase a qualifying model HEW can receive a $125 rebate.
Funding for the rebate programs is limited and applications will only be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Rebate programs will end when current funds are depleted.
