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The Waterwise Landscape rebate program provides incentives for Riverside Public Utilities' residential water customers who replace existing lawn areas with water efficient, California friendly plants. Please note: You must call RPU at (951) 826-5485 to schedule a pre-installation inspection BEFORE removing turf and planting.
By replacing large turf areas with drought tolerant, California friendly landscaping and using efficient irrigation, outdoor water use can be cut by 50 percent. That can add up to 1,800 gallons of water per month.
Customers can receive incentives of $0.40 per square foot of turf area that is replaced with waterwise landscaping. Customers can replace between 1,000 to 6,000 square feet of existing turf for a maximum rebate of $2,400.
Only California friendly, drought tolerant plant species qualify for the Waterwise Landscape rebate. Click here to search a catalog of authorized plant species. For additional questions, please call us at (951) 826-5485.
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First, call RPU at (951) 826-5485 to schedule a pre-installation inspection to see if you qualify. Next, complete the Waterwise Landscape Rebate Application and attach your ORIGINAL, dated sales receipt(s) and mail to:
Riverside Public Utilities Programs & Services
3901 Orange Street, Riverside, CA 92501
Upon receipt, a post-installation inspection
will be scheduled before rebate is issued.
Still have questions? Give us a call at (951) 826-5485 or send us an E-mail. |
- This program is available to Riverside Public Utilities’ (RPU) residential water customers.
- Application must be submitted and pre-approved by RPU within ninety (90) days of installation date in order to qualify for a rebate.
- Residential customers can receive $0.40 per square foot when you replace your lawn with waterwise landscape. You can replace between 1,000 and 6,000 square feet of existing lawn for a maximum
rebate of $2,400.
- Before and after photos of the project must be submitted with your application to receive your rebate.
- Landscaping is subject to inspection for program compliance. Failure to comply
may forfeit rebate.
- The customer must install low-water-use landscaping selected from the approved plant list. A minimum of 25 percent of the conversion area must be planted.
- The landscape conversion must include a minimum of two inches of mulch between and beneath the plants.
- Landscape fabric that allows water to penetrate into the ground must be used. Non-permeable materials are not permitted.
- Existing irrigation lines must be removed and replaced with a low-volume drip irrigation system. Spray irrigation and plumbing is not permitted.
- Program subject to change without prior notification. Rebates are given on a first come, first served basis subject to fund availability.
- All General Program Guidelines apply.
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