The City encourages water conservation. We have enough water to serve our customers through 2043; however, if we all conserve, our water supply can last past 2050. During the summer, more than 75 percent of our treated water is used for lawn irrigation.

Rebates are processed on a first-come, first-served basis while funding is available. Processing can take up to a month, and the rebate will appear as a credit on your water bill. Incomplete rebate forms will not be processed and will be returned.

Note: Each rebate is limited to one per customer per fiscal year (Oct. 1-Sept. 15), with a maximum rebate credit of $600.

We are accepting applications for the 2024 fiscal year (services performed on or after Oct. 1, 2023).

Follow these steps, to submit a rebate application or irrigation variance  through your online customer portal:

1. Click the “Requests” tab.
2. Click “+ New Request.”
3. Click the “Rebates” drop down for rebates or “Customer service” drop down for irrigation variance.
4. Select the rebate or irrigation variance you’d like to apply for.
5. Click “Request input.”
6. Complete the application form with the required information.
7. Click “Overview.”
8. Click “Submit.”

Conservation Rebates

Digital Hose Water Timer
Digital Hose bib water timers will allow you to create watering schedules for your plants while saving water. Digital Water Timers can be set to run the hose at specific times and for specific durations. By programming your water hose, you can prevent overwatering and reduce evaporation by watering early in the mornings or at night. A backflow preventer is required in order to prevent contaminants from entering the water supply due to backward movement of water.

Install a digital hose bib water timer and receive up to a $25.00 rebate.

Pool Cover Rebate
While your pool is not in use, a pool cover is the most direct way to prevent water loss. These water-saving covers can prevent up to 95% of pool water evaporation and lower the cost of pool maintenance.

For customers with a filled pool, the pool cover rebate can cover the purchase of a qualifying pool cover up to $150.

Lawn Aeration and Compost Rebate
Help lower your water bill while beautifying your yard! Lawn aeration and compost can help create a healthier yard and reduce water runoff. Aerating your grass will also help with water and air absorption to build healthy, strong roots. Mulching prevents evaporation during the summer and will protect your roots from cold temperatures in the winter. Building soil depth can help yards thrive during high-temperature weather.

The City offers a rebate up to $100 to help offset the cost of having your lawn core aerated and composted.

Irrigation Efficiency Upgrade Rebates
We offer three rebates for upgrading your irrigation system’s efficiency. These upgrades can be completed yourself or by a licensed irrigator. These rebates include:

• Spray-to-drip whole-zone conversion
• Multi-stream nozzle whole-zone conversion
• Smart controller replacement- replace your existing controller with a Wi-Fi enabled, weather-based controller

Each rebate has a maximum value of $150. Not all homeowners will qualify for the full amount.

Irrigation Check-up Rebate
Improperly set irrigation systems waste water which leads to high bills. If you have an underground irrigation system, the City offers a $75 rebate to help offset the cost of having your irrigation controller inspected by a licensed irrigator and set to our recommended specifications. You will also learn how to maintain those settings.

Knowing how to set your irrigation controller and turn it off during rainy seasons will save you money. Licensed irrigators are certified by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. To find a licensed irrigator in your area, click here.

Rain Barrel Rebate
Rainwater harvesting is a great way to augment limited water supplies and is perfect for landscape irrigation. Rainwater harvesting can help you reduce your utility bill.

Residential water customers may apply for a $25 rebate for the purchase and installation of a new rain barrel once per fiscal year (Oct. 1-Sept. 15).

Xeriscaping
Xeriscaping is the process of landscaping that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from irrigation. Xeriscapes can reduce water by 60 percent or more compared to regular lawn landscapes. For customers with an irrigation system, we are offering a Xeriscape Conversion Rebate Program. The rebate covers the cost of conversion up to $600. This includes purchasing the materials for do-it-yourselfers or having a contractor provide the materials and do the work for you.

How To Apply For Rebates
To apply for any of these rebates, through your online customer portal follow these instructions:

1. Click the “Requests” tab.
2. Click “+ New Request.”
3. Click the “Rebates” drop-down for rebates.
4. Select the rebate you’d like to apply for.
5. Click “Request input.”
6. Complete the application form with the required information.
7. Click “Overview.”
8. Click “Submit.”

Irrigation Variance Form

There may be circumstances where current watering rules cannot be reasonably followed.  In these limited cases, a variance to the Water Conservation Ordinance may be requested. To complete an irrigation variance form through your customer portal follow these steps:

1. Click the “Requests” tab.
2. Click “+ New Request.”
3. Click the “Customer service” drop-down for irrigation variance.
4. Select the irrigation variance you’d like to apply for.
5. Click “Request input.”
6. Complete the application form with the required information.
7. Click “Overview.”
8. Click “Submit.”

If you are unsure of how to create a sit map please follow the instructions here.

Conservation Programs

GUARD
Georgetown Utility Analysis and Reporting Doorway, or GUARD, allows you to track your water and electric use daily. It can help you understand how conserving water and electricity can lower your bill. Click here for an instructional video. Click here to register.

Aqua Alerts
Aqua Alerts sends you an automatic message when you use a certain amount of water during the month. You select when you want to be notified. For instance, if you set an alert for 10,000 gallons of water, you will receive an email when you reach that amount each month. Click here to sign-up.

Financial Assistance Due to Income Loss Application
If you’ve struggled to pay your mortgage and/or utility bills you may qualify for assistance.  Click here to apply.

Irrigation Controller Assistance
If you have an automatic irrigation system, you can take advantage of City of Georgetown’s free Irrigation Controller Assistance program. When you schedule an appointment with one of our Irrigation Specialists, they will come out to your home to guide you through the set up your scheduled irrigation system. To do this they check the controller, run all the zones, check all the heads are functioning properly, and provide a recommended schedule based on your specific lawn needs and system. Confirm that your system is running efficiently to get the most out of every last drop of water. Georgetown Water customers can take advantage of this free program beginning in Spring. To sign up select a day and time using this link.

For Sun City Residents, your Water Matters representative can help you with the set up and adjustments of your irrigation controller. Contact them at nro-watermatters@sctexas.org.