West Basin Municipal Water District's Regional Water Use Efficiency Programs

Residents, businesses, and public sites located within West Basin’s 17 cities and L.A. County Unincorporated areas are eligible to participate in the following programs.  (Please visit West Basin’s service area site map for eligibility, www.westbasin.org)

Residential Grass Replacement Rebate

Residents in the West Basin service area are eligible to apply for grass replacement rebates for projects that conserve water, reduce runoff, and benefit the local environment. 

Check out the West Basin Grass Replacement webpage to see the current rebate amount per square foot of grass removed, and to learn more about the application process: Grass Replacement & Tree Rebate | West Basin MWD, CA

Public Agency Grass Replacement Rebate

This program offers incentives for transforming publicly owned spaces in the West Basin service area. Eligible public sites include city facilities, street medians, schools, parks, community centers, and other public sites. 

Click the link to learn more: Public Agency Grass Replacement Rebate | West Basin MWD, CA

Rain Barrels

West Basin provides free rain barrels each year to help residents save water and money. Rain Barrels are a great way to collect rainwater for your plants and gardens.   Also, the use of rain barrels reduces stormwater runoff by collection and reusing rainwater, helping to save residents water and money. Potential program participants must live in the service area and register to receive up to two free 50-gallon rain barrels valued at approximately $100 each. 

Visit West Basin’s web page for more information about future giveaway events and rebates for rain barrels. 

Rain Barrel Webpage: Rain Barrels | West Basin MWD, CA

Firescaping Workshops

West Basin partners with local cities, fire departments and local water companies to provide free Firescaping Workshops. Firescaping uses landscaping techniques, native plants, and best management practices to protect your home from wildfires. These practices, along with smart irrigation systems, can help safeguard your home, use less water, and save money on your water bill.

Click the link for more information and resources, and to see upcoming Firescaping Workshops near you: Firescaping | West Basin MWD, CA

Free Landscape Classes 

West Basin partners with the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) and local cities to provide free landscape classes.  The classes are virtual and in-person and teach on a variety of subjects, such as: landscape design, turf removal, native plants, irrigation equipment, soils, organic amendments, rebates, and other subjects. 

Visit MWD’s Bewaterwise website here to learn more about upcoming classes:  www.bewaterwise.com

Water Bottle Filling Station Grant Program

West Basin awards upfront grants to public sites for the purchase of an indoor, wall-mounted station, or an outdoor, pedestal-style station, to public entities within the service area. This program was created to provide access to safe and reliable tap water to refill reusable bottles.

Find more information about criteria for participation and example photos here: Water Bottle Filling Station Grant Program | West Basin MWD, CA

Recycled Water Fill Station

West Basin met all the federal, state and local permitting requirements and launched its Recycled Water Fill Station. By using recycled water on landscapes, residents can help conserve imported water.  Depending on current budgets and resources, West Basin may offer its free recycled water to all residential customers in the service area during drought periods and dry months of the year. 

See the most recent updates on the Recycled Water Fill Station at this link: Recycled Water Fill Station | West Basin MWD, CA

Additional Information

West Basin also offers other great educational and outreach programs, so please be sure to visit their web site.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) also offers great programs.   You can visit their two web sites here, www.bewaterwise.com and www.socalwatersmart.com  

Note:  All of West Basin’s and MWD’s programs are subject to annual budget approvals and can change or end at any time.