Improve your homes' water efficiency! On this page, find tips, rebate programs, 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.
Easy Ways To Reduce Water Waste:
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Find and fix every leak you can promptly. Leaks waste large volumes of water daily. Conservation Assistance Program
Let one of our water efficiency experts help you identify waste to reduce yips 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 one to one-and-a-half hours. We also offer phone consultations.
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Rebates
Graywater: Laundry-to-Landscape
When you install a kit to divert water from your washing machine to your garden, it’s called a Laundry-to-Landscape graywater system. We have partnered with the Urban Farmer Store to offer free laundry-to-landscape graywater webinars and a $125 discount on your purchase of a graywater kit.
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Hot Water Recirculating System
To reduce water waste while you wait for the water to warm up, we recommend installing a hot water recirculating system.
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Clothes Washer Rebate
Replacing your older clothes washer with a new high-efficiency model is an easy way to save money and conserve water. You may qualify for a rebate of up to $100.
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Flume Smart Home Water Monitor
Marin Water offers Flume Smart Home Water Monitors for just $49, after installation (and shipping and handling) to single-family residential customers. This 67% discount is made possible through a partnership with Flume Water and the California Water Efficiency Partnership.
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High-Efficiency Toilet Rebate
Residential customers can receive up to $150 for replacing older toilets with new, high-efficiency models.
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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 (8 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.) to get your free water-saving devices.
Know Your Water-Use
Learn How to Read Your Meter
Understanding how much water we use is the first step to conserving it. You can use your water meter to measure your water use and spot potential leaks. View the video below to learn more: