Rebates & Programs
About the SoCal Water$mart Program
All rebates offered by East Orange County Water District are processed through a third-party called SoCal Water$mart. This program is funded through a partnership between the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) and its 26 member agencies—cities and public water agencies—that serve about 18 million people in six counties. EOCWD is just one of those local agencies. This page will contain a brief list of Residential and Commercial rebates available to our customers, with further details and application forms linked to the SoCal Water$mart website.
Residential Rebates
Estimate your rebate
Click one of the options below to verify eligibility and identify the current rebate amounts for your new water saving device(s) or measure(s).
High-Efficiency Clothes Washers
Rebates start at $85 per model
High efficiency clothes washers use 55% less water than standard clothes washers. They also use less overall energy, which may contribute to a reduction in both your water and energy costs.
Premium High-Efficiency Toilets
Rebates start at $40
These use almost 20% less water than the WaterSense standard. You can save over $800 on your water bill over the lifetime of the product. Eligible toilets must replace existing toilets using 1.6 gallons per flush or more.
Weather-based Irrigation Controllers
Rebates start at $80/controller for less than 1 acre of landscape; $35/station for more than 1 acre
Automatically adjusts the irrigation schedule to account for changing weather, soil conditions and plant types. May save over 13,500 gallons of water per year!
Rotating Sprinkler Nozzles
Rebates start at $2/nozzle; minimum quantity is 30 nozzles
Rotating nozzles apply water more slowly and uniformly to prevent over-watering and encourage healthy plant growth. Can use up to 20% less water than conventional fan spray heads.
Rain Barrels & Cisterns
Rebates start at $35 per barrel (up to 2 barrels) or $250-$350 for a cistern
Rain barrels and cisterns allow you to capture the rain that falls onto your roof and reuse it later to water your garden. Plants prefer rainwater because it is naturally “soft” and free of chemicals.
Soil Moisture Sensor System
Rebates start at $80/controller for less than 1 acre of landscape; $35/station for more than 1 acre
Detects water needs by gauging the moisture present in the soil. These have been shown to reduce outdoor water use by up to 70%!
Turf Replacement Program
Rebate starts at $2.00 per square foot up to 5,000 square feet of converted yard per year
Reduce water usage by up to an estimated 60% by removing turf and converting to a drought tolerant landscape. Increase curb appeal while promoting water savings!
FAQs & Contact Info
Contact SoCal Water$mart
(888) 376-3314
For General Rebate Information:
socalwatersmart@egia.org
For Turf Replacement Program Information:
TRPrebates@egia.org
Frequently asked questions
Click one of the options below to find answers for questions most asked about both the residential rebate program and the turf replacement program.
