On the surface, your bill is pretty simple: Use more water and the bill goes up. Use less and it goes down. That’s because IRWD uses a budget-based rate structure — which provides the water you need and gives you control to save money. 

Read the Water Efficiency Resource Guide to get started. 

Use the right plants

California appropriate water-efficient plants are perfectly suited for our mild winters and warm, dry summers. They’re low maintenance, use little water and don’t need soil preparation or fertilizing. For a one-stop shop with garden tours, garden galleries, a searchable plant database and a garden resources section, visit RightScape Resources. To view printable, full-color plant guide to plant varieties found in our IRWD Sand Canyon Demo Garden click here.

Free planting guidelines: The IRWD Planting Guide provides helpful tips on how to establish native plants. 

$$ Get rid of the turf and get a Turf Removal Rebate that provides money for grass removed. Minimum of 250 sq. ft.

Use the right schedule

Use a watering schedule to keep your plants hydrated with the least amount of water.

$$ Weather-based irrigation controllers: Let your automatic timer keep track of your schedule. Find out more

$$ Schedule your timer to save water and money: Need help programming your sprinkler timer?

Use the right equipment

The right landscape equipment waters your garden efficiently and gets the most from every drop of water. Learn how to properly schedule your sprinkler timer. 

$$ Rotating spray nozzles: Save more water than you think, up to 7,500 gallons a year. Get a rebate for rotating sprinkler nozzles.

Look for water-saving rebates

No matter the size of your home, IRWD offers rebates for both indoors and outdoors.

View Residential Rebates