Financial assistance is provided to local industries to encourage investment in water-saving process improvements. The program is open to all public and private, commercial and industrial users within Metropolitan’s service area. Documented water savings derived from projects implemented under the program that meet the minimum qualifying criteria may receive financial assisance.
Example:
| Project Cost: |
$25,000 |
| Annual Water Savings |
1,500,000 gallons |
| A) $3.00 x (1,500,000 gal./1,000 gal.)=*$4,500 |
| B) 100% of $25,000 = $25,000 |
| * Incentive provided by Metropolitan is $4,500 |
What types of improvements qualify?
Equipment for the proposed improvement may be purchased or leased. Typical process improvements that qualify include:
- Installation of equipment to capture, treat and reuse water that would otherwise be discharged to the sewer.
- Replacement of existing equipment with more efficient process improvements resulting in reduced water demand.
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Financial assistance is provided to upgrade existing commercial, multi-family, and homeowner association landscapes (and single-family residences one acre or larger) with more efficient irrigation equipment. Incentives are based on documented water savings. Sites irrigated with recycled water or mixed-use meters are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Example:
| Project Cost: |
$50,000 |
| Annual Water Savings |
12,000,000 gallons |
| A) $3.00 x (12,000,000 gal./1,000 gal.)=*$36,000 |
| B) 100% of $50,000 = $50,000 |
| * Incentive provided by Metropolitan is $36,000 |
What types of improvements qualify?
Irrigation system improvements that qualify include upgrading existing irrigation system equipment with more efficient hardware resulting in reduced water demand.
Typical components include rotating nozzles, spray heads, valves, piping, sensors, controllers, etc. |
- Proposed improvements must be new. Projects that have commenced construction or that have installed equipment prior to submittal of a Statement of Interest are ineligible.
- Project must be supported by a Metropolitan member agency and implemented within Metropolitan’s service area. See map.
- Proposed irrigation system improvements must be functional for at least five (5) years.
- Water usage must be metered to determine resultant water savings.
How much is the incentive?
Based on project cost and water savings, Metropolitan will pay the lesser of:
A) $3.00 per 1,000 gallons of actual water saved for a one year monitoring period; or
B) 100 percent of eligible project costs including equipment, installation and first-year water management services fees, if applicable.
How will financial assistance be provided?
If selected for program participation, a project agreement would be executed stating the amount of financial assistance provided by Metropolitan. Payment would be made in two steps: (1) the first payment is made after verifying equipment installation and project startup/operation; (2) final payment is made after a 12-month monitoring period to verify water savings.
Here’s how to apply:
Complete, sign and return the Statement of Interest* to:
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Regional Supply Unit - US 9-302
P.O. Box 54153
Los Angeles, CA 90054-0153
Attn: Ms. Deneice Cotton
or via FAX at (213) 217-6949
*The Statement of Interest identifies specific information required to determine eligibility. Additional information may be required. Please allow six to eight weeks for project review and determination of eligibility. Projects with major modifications or complex improvements may require additional time for review. |
