The sonoma county water agency, located north of SAN francisco, will implement a water conservation rebate program in partnership with 12 regional water utility partners that have joined together to…

The Sonoma County Water Agency was awarded a $4,444,447 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART program. The grant will fund a regional water conservation rebate program implemented in partnership with 12 local water utility partners. Key program elements include:

• Removal of over 1.7 million square feet of turf grass
• Replacement of 650 inefficient washing machines with high-efficiency models
• Installation of 215 home water monitoring devices
• Replacement of 700 high-volume toilets with high-efficiency models
• Installation of 815 smart irrigation controllers
• Direct-install of high-efficiency indoor fixtures, including low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators, in 2,500 households

This comprehensive water conservation initiative is expected to result in annual water savings of 342 acre-feet, which will remain in the Russian River system. The grant award period runs from February 16, 2024 through September 30, 2026.

The sonoma county water agency, located north of SAN francisco, will implement a water conservation rebate program in partnership with 12 regional water utility partners that have joined together to work on regional solutions for water use efficiency. The program includes removing over 1.7 million square feet of turf grass, replacing 650 inefficient washing machines with high-efficiency models, installing 215 home water monitoring devices, replacing 700 high-volume toilets with high efficiency models, and installing 815 smart irrigation controllers. In addition, the city of santa rosa will offer a direct-install program to provide 2,500 households with high-efficiency indoor fixtures, including low flow showerheads and faucet aerators. The project is expected to result in annual water savings of 342 acre-feet, which will remain in the russian river system.