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Commercial Landscape Rebate Guidelines
* Rebate program guidelines and rules, including water saving devices, are subject to change. Rebates will issued as a check, and amounts are subject to the maximum rates under the program, but in no instance will the rebate amount exceed the cost of the device purchased excluding sales tax, shipping and installation. Applicant must be current account holder or current property owner and reside at the property to be eligible for an MNWD Rebate. If applicant does not pay a water bill to Moulton Niguel Water District, then they must provide a copy of their tax bill or grant deed to show ownership of the property. Funding is limited and submitting a rebate application does not guarantee that customers will receive a rebate. Rebates will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis until funding is exhausted. MNWD rebates will be retroactive for qualified products purchased after July 1, 2011.
Weather based irrigation controllers allow for a more accurate, customized irrigation setting by automatically adjusting the schedule and amount of water in response to changing weather conditions. Not only does this save water by reducing unnecessary watering, it also allows you to personalize your irrigation schedule to meet your landscape's specific plant and climate needs. The MNWD rebate amount will be calculated at the current dollar amount per station indicated on the rebate list, multiplied by the number of active stations connected to the controller.
WATER SAVINGS: Automatically waters plants based on daily weather data and projects annual water savings of approximately 17,204 gallons per year based on 2,000 sq. ft. of irrigated area.
Estimated Cost: $800-1,900
Rebate Amount: $40 Per Active Station. Maximum of $1,440/Thirty-Six Stations.
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In order to qualify, rotating nozzles must be replacing traditional “spray” type heads. In addition, an entire valve must be retrofitted with rotating nozzles. The rebate amount will be calculated at the current dollar amount per nozzle indicated on the rebate list, multiplied by the number of nozzles installed (25 nozzle minimum).
WATER SAVINGS: Uses a lower flow rate than traditional spray nozzles and applies water more evenly, reducing runoff and misting. Rotating spray nozzles are generally 20% more efficient than traditional spray nozzles. Each nozzle can save up to 1,100 gallons each year.
Estimated Cost: $4-6
Rebate Amount: $4 Per Nozzle. Maximum of $800/Two Hundred Nozzles
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High efficiency nozzle retrofits for large rotary sprinklers replace standard plastic nozzles with durable metal nozzles. These replacement nozzles are resistant to wear and provide a high uniformity of water distribution. They are mostly used on golf courses and other open landscapes for long range and close-in watering. High efficiency nozzle retrofits should provide healthier and greener turf with improved distribution and uniformity. These nozzles also save water and energy which can result in lower maintenance costs. In order to qualify, an entire valve must be retrofitted. The rebate amount will be calculated at the current dollar amount per nozzle indicated on the rebate list, multiplied by the number of nozzles installed (25 nozzle minimum).
WATER SAVINGS: Approximate 5,866 gallons of water will be saved per nozzle annually.
Estimated Cost: $13-15
Rebate Amount: $15 Per Set. Maximum of $1,500/One Hundred Sets.
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In order to qualify for the MNWD rebate, the customer shall schedule a pre and post-removal inspection. The pre-turf removal inspection will allow District staff to determine the amount of turf being removed. In order to qualify, the proposed area must be live turf and be irrigated. The post-removal inspection will allow District staff to verify the total square feet of turf removed in order to calculate the rebate amount. The rebate amount will be calculated at the current dollar amount per square foot indicated on the rebate list, multiplied by the square footage of turf removed.
Additionally, if part of a lawn is converted, the sprinkler system must be properly modified to provide adequate coverage to the remaining lawn without spraying the converted area
WATER SAVINGS: 750 gallons per 500 sq. ft. 9,000 gallons of water per year
Estimated Cost: $1 per square foot
Rebate Amount: $1.50 Per Square Foot. Maximum of $4,500/3,000 sq. ft. Per Customer.
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If the proposed turf installation area is within the jurisdiction of a Homeowner’s Association or City which requires pre-approval of synthetic turf installation, an approved copy from the Homeowner’s Association Architectural Committee (or similar Association entity) or City must accompany the rebate form. Turf product must be manufactured in the USA due to lead content contained in foreign manufacturer turf products. Also, synthetic turf must have drain holes in backing to allow water to percolate into soil and minimize runoff to the gutter. The rebate amount will be calculated at the current dollar amount per square foot, multiplied by the square footage of turf installed (up to the maximum rebate amount) which is indicated on the rebate list.
In order to qualify for the rebate, the customer shall schedule a pre and post synthetic turf inspection. The pre-synthetic turf inspection shall allow District Staff to determine the amount of synthetic turf being installed. In order to qualify, the proposed area must be live plant material/live turf and be currently irrigated. The post-synthetic inspection shall allow District staff to verify the total square feet of synthetic turf installed in order to calculate the rebate amount. The rebate amount will be calculated at the current dollar amount per square foot indicated on the rebate list, multiplied by the square footage of synthetic turf installed. Additionally, existing synthetic turf is NOT eligible to receive a rebate for replacement.
WATER SAVINGS: 12,000 gallons per year based on 500 sq. ft.
Estimated Cost: $10-12 per square foot
Rebate Amount: $1.50 Per Square Foot. Maximum of $3,000/2,000 sq. ft. Per Customer.
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Drip irrigation, also known as micro-irrigation, is a method which minimizes the use of water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone, through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters. When the irrigation system supply pressure is greater than 40 psi, an entire valve must be retrofitted with a pressure regulator or pressure compensating drip emitters in order to qualify. The rebate amount will be calculated per square foot of retrofitted area.
WATER SAVINGS: Traditional overhead sprinklers have a water efficiency of 50%, while drip irrigation is 100% efficient.
Estimated Cost: Approximately $0.20 per sq. ft. Cost varies depending on size of area being retrofitted.
Rebate Amount: $0.20 Per Square Foot. Maximum of $2,000 Per Customer.
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| Recycled Water Retrofits
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Maximum of $1,250 Per Acre or $5,000 Total
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$1,250 per irrigated acre or 50% of the project cost, whichever is less for work performed past the current potable water meter.
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The average irrigated acre requires two acre-feet (or 652,000 gallons) of potable water per year. Switching the irrigation water source to recycled water will allow the customer to purchase recycled water at 80% of the potable water rate. Savings will be based upon actual size of the retrofitted area.
Estimate cost: $2,500 per irrigated acre
Rebate Amount: $1,250 Per Irrigated Acre or 50% of the project cost, whichever is less for work performed past the current potable water meter. Maximum of $1,250 Per Acre or $5,000 Total.
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| *But in no case to exceed the cost of the device(s) excluding sales tax, shipping and installation. Applicant must be current account holder or current property owner and reside at the property to be eligible for an MNWD Rebate. If applicant does not pay a water bill to Moulton Niguel Water District, then they must provide a copy of their tax bill or grant deed to show ownership of the property.
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| ** If a device has a double asterisk, it may also be eligible for Municipal Water District of Orange County’s (MWDOC) Rebate Program. Customers can participate in both rebate programs; however MWDOC may have different eligibility requirements, qualifications and rules for their rebate programs.
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| NOTE: The above maximum number of devices and corresponding maximum rebate amount may be exceeded, at the discretion of the District, in cases where a larger commercial building, commercial landscape area, or multi-family residential complex is involved, which can be accomplished on a phased basis, also as determined by the District in its discretion. Customers interested in exceeding the current maximum number of devices and corresponding rebate amount, must provide documentation of prospective project’s entire water savings and must have prior District approval by the General Manager/Director of Customer Service (Board approval may be necessary) before applying for an MNWD Rebate. |
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| For additional rebate information through the Municipal Water District of Orange County, click here. |
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