Water Conservation Programs & Rebates

Get a Free Flume

The City of Escondido is excited to help you catch leaks and conserve water with a FREE Flume (regularly $249) in partnership with Flume Water and San Diego County Water Authority! To get this offer, or to learn more, go to flumewater.com/sdcwa. A limited number of Flume devices are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

70% of Flume customers catch a leak! Don’t let hidden leaks cause damage to your home—catch them before they cost you. With just a 10-minute DIY installation, Flume provides:

  • Down-to-the-minute water data to track your usage accurately.
  • Suggested daily, weekly, and monthly water use targets to help you cap consumption and save on water bills
  • Instant alerts to prevent left-on faucets or undetected leaks from increasing your water bill or damaging your home.
  • Individual appliance water usage breakdown, so you know how much water each appliance consumes.
  • Detailedinsights into outdoor water use, aiding you in managing your sprinkler schedule.

WaterSmart Residential Rebates

Metropolitan Water District offers a financial incentive for the following water-efficient devices:

  • High-Efficiency Clothes Washer
  • High-Efficiency Toilets
  • Rotating Sprinkler Nozzles
  • Rain Barrels
  • Weather Based Irrigation Controller
  • Soil Moisture Sensor System
  • Turf Replacement Program*

Go to socalwatersmart.com to view and apply for current rebates.

*Limited Time Rebate Increase! - Starting July 1, 2024, the Turf Removal Rebate will be increasing to $3 per square foot! This increase is for a limited time, so there is no better time to transform your turf to a water-saving California-friendly landscape! By replacing your turf with drought-tolerant and native plants, you can not only take advantage of this rebate, but also enjoy a low-maintenance landscape for years to come. More information about the program, as well as helpful resources for what to replace your turf with, can be found at SoCal Water$mart.com.

Visit the website or call 888-376-3314.

The WaterSmart Contractor Incentive Program for Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural, and Institution Customers (WSCIP) 

Rebates are currently available on select devices that can help commercial (including HOAs), industrial, institutional and agricultural sites. Call 888-521-9763 for more information on qualifying products and enrollment. 

SDG&E - Rebates are offered for residences and businesses. 

Water Use Surveys

Free Evaluations are available for single-family homes, multi-family customers, commercial and industrial properties. See the descriptions below and visit Water Use Survey to learn more.

Single-Family Customers

Free professional evaluations designed to assist residential customers with the identification of indoor and outdoor water savings opportunities. Residential surveys may be conducted in-person or virtually. Technicians will:

  • Evaluate the performance of the site's irrigation system and indoor devices.
  • Provide a list of recommendations, including a proposed irrigation schedule.
  • Provide information about available financial incentives to help with the cost of improvements. 

Multi-Family and Commercial Customers

Free on-site evaluations of commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-family properties that will identify water-saving opportunities for the site. Property owners/managers can then decide if, when and how to implement the recommendations. At the appointment, technicians will:

  • Conduct a comprehensive review of the irrigation system. 
  • Provide recommendations to improve irrigation efficiency.
  • Provide information about available financial incentives to help with the cost of improvements.