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Sprinkler Rebates
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Special Offer: Get a FREE rain sensor and $50 off installation
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Rain Sensor Program Requirements
- Rain sensor must be installed on an automatically controlled, in-ground sprinkler system that has been in operation for at least two years.
- Rain sensor must be installed by a participating contractor (pdf)
- Customers must pay installation costs above $50 and sales tax on all hardware and labor costs directly to the participating contractor. Total out-of-pocket costs will be different for each customer; ask your contractor for an estimate.
- Customers must provide the name of their water utility and account number to the participating contractor.
- Customers may elect to receive either a free rain sensor and $50 off installation OR a $75 rebate (see below). Customers may combine a free rain sensor with a controller rebate.
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Standard and Custom Rebates up to 50% of project costs for rain sensors, smart controllers, drip, sprinkler heads and more.
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Rebate requirements
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- The property must be served by a utility participating in the Saving Water Partnership.
- All work must be done by landscape or irrigation contractors licensed to do business in Washington State.
- Rebate applications and copies of receipts must be submitted within 90 days of project completion. Rebate applications must be received by Dec. 1, 2011.
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For more information
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- "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.
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Online tools for Seattle-area landscapes
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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.
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