Conservation and Rebates

Due to the ongoing drought in the region, California American Water is encouraging customers to reduce water use.

Conservation will not only reduce water waste, it will also save you money and it's never been easier and cheaper to do.

We offer a myriad of appliance rebates to our customers that will significantly reduce the cost of purchasing water saving devices.

Click on your regional link below to find out how you can get a rebate on an efficient washer machine and/or toilet as well as other water saving appliances.

In addition, please review the "zero cost conservation" section below to learn about things you can do right now to significantly reduce your water use at little or no cost.

California American Water Video: Conserving Water at Home

California American Water Rebate Program:
Click your regional link below to find about appliance rebates offered in your area.

** CALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER IS NO LONGER PROVIDING REBATES FOR INSTALLING 1.6GPF TOILETS (ULFTS). You MUST install a high efficiency toilet (HET) using 1.28gpf or less to qualify for a rebate.

Larkfield (Sonoma County)

Los Angeles County

Monterey Peninsula

San Diego County

Sacramento County

Ventura County

California American Water will continue to update customers as any changes occur.

California American Water also offers a Leak Detection Kit for your download.

Zero Cost Conservation:

Inside your home:
• Run dishwashers and clothes washers only when they are full. If you have a water-saver cycle, use it.
• Adjust the water level of your clothes washer so it matches your load size.
• Regularly check your toilet, faucets, and pipes for leaks. If you find one, have it fixed as soon as possible.
• Consider water and energy-efficient appliances. The USEPA reports that EPA-certified Energy Star washing machines may use 35% less water per load. Water-saving shower heads, toilets and faucet aerators can also help cut your water usage.
• Insulate exposed water pipes with pre-slit foam insulation. You'll enjoy hot water faster and avoid wasting water while it heats up.
• Keep a bottle of cold tap water in the refrigerator. You'll avoid the cost and environmental impact of bottled water and you'll have cold water available in the summer without running the faucet.
• Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or washing dishes in the sink.

Outside your home:
• Water your lawn only when it needs it. An easy way to tell if your lawn needs water is to simply walk across the grass. If you leave footprints, it's time to water.
• Make the most of your watering by watering in the early morning. As much as 30 percent of water can be lost to evaporation by watering during midday.
• Plan for fewer, deep-soaking waterings to encourage deep root growth and stronger turf.
• Set your lawn mower one notch higher to make your lawn more drought-tolerant.
• Use drip irrigation hoses to water plants, and water in the early morning or evening.
• Consider using porous pavement (gravel is a good example) instead of asphalt for driveways and walkways, the rain will soak into the soil instead of running off and contributing to erosion.
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your sidewalk, driveway, or patio.
• Plant appropriately for your local climate. Check with local nurseries for non-invasive, drought-tolerant plants.

Have questions? Give us a call.

For more information on how to save water or on rebates for energy efficient appliances, call your local conservation representative:

Northern Division:

Larkfield: anthony.lindstrom@amwater.com 707-542-8329

Sacramento: rebecca.cassidy@amwater.com 916-568-4236

East Palo Alto: gopi.nathan@amwater.com 650-332-2083

Central Division:

Monterey: joe.dimaggio@amwater.com 831-646-3228

Southern Division:

Los Angeles: kimberly.d.smith@amwater.com 626-614-2532

San Diego: kimberly.d.smith@amwater.com 626-614-2542

Ventura: kimberly.d.smith@amwater.com 626-614-2542