COVID-19 Update
We are temporarily suspending in-person irrigation system evaluations. The walk-in hours at our Water Conservation Help Desk at Waller Creek Center are also suspended. These measures are put in place in order to observe social distancing guidelines. Please allow for additional processing time for all rebate programs as application processing may be delayed.
For comments, questions or concerns, please contact us at watercon@austintexas.gov.
Customers of Austin Water or a qualifying water provider can receive rebates and incentives by taking steps to conserve water.
Free Tools
Residents
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Dropcountr Mobile and Web Application-digital home water use reports
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Free Water Conservation Tools-aerator, showerhead, and soil moisture meter
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Irrigation System Evaluation-checks system efficiency
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Gray Water-learn about gray water collection
Commercial (CII)/ Multi-family/ Schools
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Free Showerheads & Faucet Aerators (multi-family facilities only)
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WaterWise Hotel Partnership-recognition for water-efficient lodging facilities
Rebates
Residents
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Irrigation Upgrade-up to $1,000 to improve irrigation efficiency
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Landscape Survival Tools- up to $120 for compost, mulch, and core aeration service
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Pool Cover-up to $200 for new pool cover
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Pressure Regulating Valve-up to $150 for pressure regulating valve
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Rainwater Harvesting-up to $5,000 for equipment to capture rainwater
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Watering Timer-up to $40 for hose timers
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WaterWise Landscape-up to $1,750 to convert turf grass to native beds
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WaterWise Rainscape-up to $500 for landscape features to retain rainwater
Commercial (CII)/ Multi-family/ Schools
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Bucks for Business-up to $100,000 for equipment and process efficiency upgrades
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Commercial Kitchen-from $40 to $5,000 per item for water-efficient kitchen equipment
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Irrigation System Improvement - to increase irrigation efficiency
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Rainwater Harvesting-up to $5,000 for equipment to capture rainwater
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Water Efficiency Audit-up to $5,000 for an audit to identify potential water savings
- Pressure Regulating Valve (Multi-family only)-up to $750 for pressure regulating valve
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WaterWise Landscape (Multi-family HOA only)-up to $5,000 to convert turf grass to native plants
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WaterWise Rainscape (Schools only)-up to $500 for landscape features to retain rainwater
Programs
- Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessment (Commercial, Multi-family, & City facilities one acre or larger)-irrigation evaluation required every two years
- Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment (Commercial, Multi-family, & City facilities using vehicle wash equipment)-efficiency inspection required every year
- Cooling Tower Efficiency (All properties with cooling towers)-properties must register their cooling towers and submit annual inspection reports