Reduce your water use, reduce your bi-monthly bill
Improve your homes' water efficiency! On this page, find water-saving tips, rebate programs, guidance for detecting leaks and information on how to obtain free water-saving fixtures. Plus learn how to schedule a home consultation with one of our staff to help you find indoor and outdoor ways to reduce water waste and troubleshoot high water bills.
- For ways to reduce water waste at your business, visit our Business Water Savings Guidance page.
Seasonal water-saving reminder! Turn back your clocks, turn off your sprinklers
And don’t forget: You can receive expert guidance from our Water Efficiency Team via our Weekly Watering Schedule to ensure you’re using water wisely outdoors once the growing season starts next spring. To sign up now to receive these free weekly updates beginning next growing season, visit our Weekly Water Schedule page. |
Easy Ways To Reduce Water Waste:
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Detect a Water Leak
Tools to help you determine if you have a leak
If you know you have a leak, such as a dripping faucet, it is important to get it fixed promptly. Even a small leak can lead to a dramatic increase in water usage and have a big impact on your water bill. Some common household leaks are not so obvious, such as within your toilet tank or irrigation system.
Suspect you might have a hidden leak? The good news is that many leaks are easy to fix – but first you have to find them.
Get to know your water meter - a trusted advisor in detecting leaks
Your water meter is an important conservation tool. It not only measures the water you use, but it can tell you if there is a leak. Learn how to read your meter to carefully monitor changes in your water use. If you need help finding the exact location of your water meter, contact the Engineering Records Department at 415.945.1530.
Track and reduce your water use
Marin Water offers a discount on the Flume smart home water monitor, an easy to install device that straps on to most existing water meters and can help notify you of leaks or high water use in real time over a Wi-Fi connection.
For customers in the District’s Automatic Metering Infrastructure (AMI) pilot program, don’t forget you can register with EyeOnWater for online access to monitor water use and setup leak alerts.
- Flume smart home water monitor discount information
- EyeOnWater (AMI customers only)
Request a billing adjustment for loss of water
If you discover a leak and repair it promptly, you may be eligible to request a billing adjustment for loss of water.
Leaks in your home or in the street
Your water service begins at your water meter. A service line, or pipe, runs from the water main in your street to your home via your water meter. The service line leading to your property is owned and maintained by Marin Water, as is the water meter. The pipe that runs from the meter to your home belongs to you and is your responsibility.
Conservation Assistance Program
Let one of our water efficiency experts help you identify waste to reduce your water use and your water bill with an indoor/outdoor home assessment.
Our experts will:
- Show you how to read your meter and check for leaks.
- Help evaluate the efficiency of your plumbing fixtures and appliances.
- Assess your irrigation system and review your irrigation scheduling.
- Answer questions and offer tips on how to conserve.
- Provide you with a personalized water-use history.
On-site consultation takes up to 1.5 hours. We also offer phone consultations.
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Rebates & Incentives
Marin Water offers a great package of rebates and money-saving incentives to support you in implementing water conservations actions at home.
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Water Efficient Fixtures
We offer free water-efficient fixtures, including:
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Faucet AeratorsReduce the amount of water coming from your faucet without noticing a drop in water pressure by installing aerators. |
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ShowerheadsWe offer high-efficiency showerheads that reduce water waste by delivering 1.5 gallons of water per minute (gpm). |
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Shower TimersEven with one of our high-efficiency showerheads, a 10 minute shower will use 15 gallons. Keep you showers to 5 minutes or shorter with one of our digital timers. |
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Leak Detection Dye TabletsSpot leaks in your toilet by dropping a dye tab into the tank. Wait 15 minutes. If you see color in your bowl, you have a leak that it wasting water. |
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Hose NozzlesA typical uncovered garden hose has a flow rate range of 9-17 gpm. Cover your hose with one of our hose nozzles. They have a maximum flow rate of 2.5 gpm and shut off automatically. Nozzles are also required on all garden hoses as part of the District's code. |
Free fixtures are available at our Corte Madera Office. Drop by 220 Nellen Ave anytime during business hours (M-Th, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) to get your free water-saving devices.