Santa Margarita Water District

Rebate programs help to save water and money. Currently, there are two rebate programs available: SoCal WaterSmart Program and Save Water Save a Buck Program.

SoCal WaterSmart program:

A limited number of SoCal WaterSmart rebates are available through Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Municipal Water District of Orange County for the following devices:

• High-efficiency clothes washers
• Rotating sprinkler nozzles (minimum of 25)
• Weather-based irrigation controllers, or "smart" controllers

Please keep the following in mind:

• Rebates will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted.
• Submitting a rebate application does not guarantee you will receive a rebate.
• Rebate applications are available online only.
• Rebate reservations are not required.
• Only original receipts will be accepted as proof of purchase.
• Rebate applications and proof of purchase must be postmarked no later than 60 days after purchase.
• Some devices or products may no longer be eligible for rebate, and rebate amounts are subject to change.
• Rebates for synthetic turf have been discontinued.
• High-efficiency toilet rebates are no longer part of the regional program. A minimum of 25 rotating nozzles must be purchased per application to be eligible for the rebate.
• Rotating nozzles are no longer required to be installed with matching pressure regulating devices.
• Rebate checks will be issued only to the residential water customer directly.
• Rebate amounts may vary depending on local water agency participation.

For more information, or to download and submit a rebate application, visit www.socalwatersmart.com or call (888) 376-3314.

Save Water Save a Buck Program:

On June 1, 2010, the Save a Buck program re-launched for Southern California commercial, industrial and institutional water customers.

There have been important changes to program terms and conditions, so please review the qualifying products section as well as the list of qualifying devices and rebate amounts closely.

• A minimum of 25 rotating nozzles must be purchased per application to be eligible for the rebate.
• Rotating nozzles are no longer required to be installed with matching pressure regulating devices.
• Waterbroom rebates are available only to commercial water customers that are required to wash down surfaces for health and safety reasons.
• Rebate amounts for some devices have changed. Please click on Products & Rebates for more information

For commercial rebate information visit www.mwdsaveabuck.com.

Get a No-Cost Home Energy & Water Savings Kit from SDG&E:

When you think about saving energy, think about saving water, too, because there's a connection. SDG&E has a special kit to help you save water and the energy used to heat it.

The kit includes:

• One (1) low-flow showerhead
• One (1) faucet aerator for your kitchen
• Two (2) faucet aerators for your bathrooms

To request your free kit, visit sdge.com/thermkit or call 1-800-644-6133.