City of Columbia Utilities offers rebates that will save you money and water

Residents can maintain a good-looking yard while keeping water bills manageable.

City of Columbia Utilities offers an irrigation efficiency rebate program through which our customers can save money while getting the best performance from their irrigation system.

Property owners use up to 60% of water in the summer on outdoor landscaping. But, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, lawn care wastes up to 50% of outdoor watering. Lawns lose moisture through evaporation, runoff and inefficient practices, such as overwatering.

City of Columbia Utilities rebates:

• Smart Irrigation Controllers: These devices will automatically adjust your watering schedule based on local weather data and what type of soil, grass and plants you have in your yard to improve water efficiency. Residents can replace a standard clock timer with a WaterSense-labeled irrigation controller. Doing so can save an average home nearly 7,600 gallons of water annually. We offer rebates on smart irrigation controllers up to $150.
• Rain Sensors: These devices communicate with your irrigation system regarding the amount of rainfall. If the grass is wet with rainfall, the sensor lets the timer know it can skip the next cycle. The City offers rebates on rain sensors up to $150.
• High-Efficiency Sprinkler Heads: These sprinkler heads distribute evenly throughout the irrigated area, resulting in 30% less water use compared to traditional sprayers. We offer a rebate of up to $5 per sprinkler head with a minimum of six.

Water conservation is a key component to saving resources and money for Utilities and customers alike.