Water Conservation Rebates

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There are two water utilities that serve the City of Walnut Creek– East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and Contra Costa Water District (CCWD). Do you know which water utility provides service for your property? Maps of EBMUD’s service area and CCWD’s service area are available on their websites.

Residential Water Conservation

In Walnut Creek, outdoor water use by households is the greatest opportunity for water reduction. While the City does not offer a rebate program, both water utilities serving residents (EBMUD and CCWD) have resources and programs to help residents convert their lawns to drought tolerant plants.

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) water conservation rebates: EBMUD offers several different rebates to residents, including up to $2,000 for residents who modernize their gardens by converting their lawn area to space for low-water plants. The rebate amount is currently at an all-time high of $1.25- $2.50 per square foot, so if you're interested in conserving water, a precious resource in California, and saving money, now is the time to make the switch!
Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) water saving rebates and conservation tips: CCWD also offers several different programs to residents, including a rebate of up to $2,000 for residents who modernize their gardens by converting their lawn area to space for low-water plants.
The Residential Recycled Water Fill Station available through Central San offers free recycled water to residents for pick-up.

Commercial Water Conservation

EBMUD commercial water conservation programs: EBMUD offers several different programs and rebates to commercial businesses, including up to $15,000 for converting your water-thirsty lawn to low-water plants. The rebate amount is currently at an all-time high of $1.25- $2.50 per square foot, so if you're interested in conserving water, a precious resource in California, and saving money, now is the time to make the switch!
CCWD commercial water conservation programs: CCWD also offers several different programs to commercial businesses, including a rebate for irrigation equipment and a rebate of up to $20,000 to convert your water-thirsty lawn to low-water plants.
Recycled water for licensed contractors and construction uses is available through the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San)