- Rebates for smart irrigation controllers now $100.
- Water-efficient toilet rebates increased to $150.
- State Facility Water Tracker shows 20% water use reduction.
- Residents can apply for rebates at UtahWaterSavers.com.
- State facilities aim for 25% outdoor water use reduction by 2026.
October 24, 2024 — Earlier this month, the Utah Division of Water Resources announced increased rebates for water-saving devices and introduced a new tool to monitor water use
Increased Rebates for Water-Saving Devices.
On October 15, rebates for smart irrigation controllers increased from $75 to $100, and rebates for water-efficient toilets rose from $100 to $150. These rebates are available statewide through UtahWaterSavers.com
“Water conservation is a year-round effort in Utah,” said Candice Hasenyager, director of the Division of Water Resources
Smart irrigation controllers automatically adjust watering schedules based on weather conditions, reducing unnecessary water use. Replacing inefficient toilets in homes built before 1994 with WaterSense-labeled models can save thousands of gallons of water per household each year.
“These rebates make it easier for Utahns to invest in water-saving technologies,” added Shelby Cooley, the division’s conservation section manager. “As the population grows and our climate remains unpredictable, we must all do our part to be better stewards of our water resources.”
Launch of the State Facility Water Tracker.
On October 21, the Utah Division of Water Resources and the Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) introduced the State Facility Water Tracker
Preliminary numbers show that Utah state facilities have achieved a 20% reduction in water use since 2020.
“State government is showing it’s serious about water conservation,” said Hasenyager
Under HB 121 (2022)
- Any state government facility built or reconstructed on or after May 4, 2022, may not have more than 20% of the grounds covered in lawn or turf.
- Existing facilities must reduce outdoor water use by at least 5% by the end of fiscal year 2023.
- A further reduction of at least 25% is required by the end of fiscal year 2026.
“State facility managers have been working hard to achieve the goals set forth by the legislature,” said Christopher Cox, DFCM Building Performance Program Manager
How to Participate.
Residents interested in taking advantage of the increased rebates can visit UtahWaterSavers.com
By increasing rebates and introducing tools like the State Facility Water Tracker
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