Water – Use It Wisely

There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you...

The cost of water is increasing. Energy costs have increased dramatically and continue to do so. Imported water supplies are restricted by environmental issues, and drought cycles are impacting reserves. Agencies across California must now develop additional sources at higher costs, such as desalination projects to make salt water drinkable.

Water – Use It Wisely

No one can control what Mother Nature provides, and we have little control over environmental issues that affect our ability to import water. What we do have the power to control is how we use our water.

Water – Use It Wisely

EMWD encourages existing and future customers to make water efficiency a permanent way of life by using water wisely through the following programs:

Water – Use It Wisely

EMWD is committed to helping customers lower their water bills by providing a number of ways to use water wisely.

Get Saving!


residential customers

For Homeowners...
EMWD has rebates, free surveys, and tips to help homeowners use water wisely, comply with Ordinance 72.23, and save money…
FREE Rebates for Water Efficient Devices
EMWD Residential Programs:
- FREE Residential Water Survey
- FREE High Efficiency Toilet Direct
   Install Program 
- Water efficient landscapes

         
Commercial Customers

For Business...
EMWD has rebates, and tips to help Businesses comply with the new ordinance and save money
- EMWD Commercial Rebates
- EMWD Commercial Programs

Use Water Wisely

  Ordinance 72.23

Read the complete ordinance:
 
acrobat list Water Use Ordinance 72.23
 
acrobat list En Español: Ordenanza 72.23

Have questions? See our FAQs...

Report a Violation
You can now use our online form to provide the exact street address of where water waste is occurring, a photo (if possible), your name, email, and phone number. Please note that your contact information is for staff use only - we don't share this with anyone.

Waterwise Landscape

Do you have a water-efficient landscape? Planning one?
Send us a photo of your water-efficient landscape or landscape renderings and we’ll showcase it!
Learn more...

Online Resources:
These web sites have useful information for water efficient landscaping:

Use Water Wisely

Let Us Know...
We’d like your feedback regarding water use efficiency. Complete this short survey for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to a home improvement store. One winner will be randomly selected each month.