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Sprinkler Rebates Overview
Don't pay for wasted water! Get rebates for irrigation system improvements that save both water and money.
  • Sprinkler system rebates are available only for properties located in the service area of utilities participating in the Saving Water Partnership.
  • All assessments and work must be done by landscape or irrigation contractors licensed with Washington State.
  • Rebate applications (along with copies of receipts) must be submitted within 90 days of project completion.
  • Rebate applications must be received by Dec. 1, 2008.
Rebate for
Customer
type
Description
Get details
and
application
Upgrading an existing (installed for at least two years)
automatic in-ground sprinkler system.
Single-family, multifamily, and commercial $50 - $375 Rebate for: Rebate #1 Details


Application for Rebate #1 - Existing Sprinkler System(PDF)


Specifications(PDF)
Installing a new (within the past two years) automatic sprinkler system Single-family, multifamily, and commercial $225 to $375 Rebate for a: Rebate #2 Details


Application for Rebate #2 - New Sprinkler System (PDF)


Specifications (PDF)
Upgrading an existing (installed for at least two years) automatic in-ground sprinkler system on a commercial or multifamily property. Multifamily and commercial Rebates for:
  • Flow Sensor
  • Pressure Regulating Master or Zone Valves
  • High DU Rotary Nozzles
  • Check Valves
  • Pressure Regulating Heads
  • Convert Beds with In-Ground Systems to Drip and Micro-Sprinklers
Rebate #3 Details


Application for Rebate #3: Commercial / Multifamily Rebate Application Form (PDF)


Specifications (PDF)
Making extensive custom improvements to existing large projects or central control systems. Multifamily
and
commercial
Custom rebates up to 50% of the cost for capital upgrades of existing irrigation systems, or for other projects that result in dependable, consistent water savings. The rebate is based on the amount of water saved, the cost of the project and the availability of funding. Please call (206) 684-5955 for a FREE no obligation consultation to begin the process.




For more information
  • "Smart" sprinkler controllers include evapotranspiration (ET) controllers and soil moisture sensor systems. They automatically adjust the watering schedule in response to environmental conditions, resulting in significant water savings and improved plant health. For more information about "smart" controllers, visit the Irrigation Association's Smart Water Application Technologies website.

  • To learn about getting the best performance from your automatic, in-ground sprinkler system, see Irrigation & Sprinkler System Tips.
  • Additional information for property owners can be found on the Irrigation Association website.

  • For help finding a certified irrigation contractor in the Seattle metropolitan area, Choosing a Contractor (pdf).

  • Are you an irrigation or landscape contractor with questions about the sprinkler rebate program? See Instructions for Contractors (pdf) to learn how to qualify your customers for rebates. For additional information about water saving technologies visit the Irrigation Association website.


Online tools for Seattle-area landscapes
To calculate how much water your landscape needs and how much to adjust watering schedules throughout the season, visit the "Seattle Area" pages of the Irrigation Water Management Society website:
  • Consult the current Watering Index to adjust your water schedule using the "Percent Adjust" or "Water Budget" feature found on most modern controllers.
  • Use the Water Budget Calculator to determine your landscape's watering requirements.
  • Create a customized watering schedule based on your plantings and watering system with the Sprinkler Calculators.
Important Notice: The materials included in this website and the links to irrigation contractors and distributors are intended for general information purposes and are not an endorsement of quality and/or professional experience.
» Service Requirements & Product Specifications (pdf)
» Choosing a Contractor (pdf)
» Irrigation & Sprinkler System Tips
» Current Watering Index
» Instructions for Contractors (pdf)
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