Los Osos Water Conservation Rebate Program - For Homeowner Installation
To date, Public Works has spent 1.6 million dollars on the water conservation program. The goal of reducing indoor water usage to 50 gallons per day per person has been achieved (current indoor water usage is now 40 gallons per person).
We continue to find ways to achieve a sustainable groundwater basin. Public Works coordinates groundwater sustainable efforts with the Los Osos Basin Management Committee.
Public Works continues to issue rebates for conserving water for customers in the sewer service area by issuing rebates for water efficient toilets, showerheads, washing machines, hot water recirculation systems, complete gray water systems and laundry only gray water systems.
Please refer to your water purveyor or State for other water saving rebate.
If you wish to apply for a rebate for plumber installed fixtures and retrofits please see the Plumber Installation Rebate service.
What is the process?
Schedule your inspection
Call (805) 788-6633 to schedule your pre-inspection to verify eligible water saver fixtures.
Purchase and Install
Purchase and install your eligible water saver fixtures.
Schedule Post-Inspection
Schedule a post-inspection to submit the original dated receipt with the price, model, and brand of each fixture listed individually and complete the signed application. Keep a copy for your records. During this inspection the County will certify your home as water-saver compliant.
Receive your Rebate
Property owners typically receive rebate checks in 10 business days.
Who is eligible?
Most residents of Los Osos are eligible for rebates. Please verify eligibility on the conservation rebate boundary map.
When and where is this service offered?
This service is available throughout the year during regular business hours except during scheduled holidays.
Location, directions and hours of operation
Click on location name to show hours of operation, directions and phone information
Monday - Friday 8-5
976 Osos Street Room 206
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
Tel: (805) 781-5252
Fax: (805) 781-1229
FAQS
No. Contact your local water purveyor for more information.
Yes. All properties must be water-saver compliant in order to hook up to the sewer. You will not be able to obtain a building permit for your on-lot sewer lateral connection without certification that your house is water-saver compliant.
The new wastewater plant is scheduled to be operational in March 2016. Once you receive your Connection Notification, you will have 6 months to switch your sewer lateral from the septic tank to the new sewer. Connection Notifications will be mailed as early was March 2016.
Yes, anyone can upgrade to a Tier 3, Water Factor 4 clothes washer and receive a $450 rebate. The dishwasher rebate is not available at this time.
No. Rebates are only offered for fixtures purchased after June 20, 2017.
No. The installation rebate is only offered for work done by licensed plumbers or contractors.
Yes. After a pre-inspection or verification you may request a Water Saver Certificate if your fixtures are water-saver compliant.
Yes. You can find a list of plumbers by clicking here. Also, any licensed plumber is qualified to do the work.
If you know you need new fixtures you may contract with a licensed plumber, then send in the rebate form and plumber inspection form when the work is done.
The plumber’s itemized invoice/work order and Plumber inspection form can substitute for County inspections.
Pre and post inspections preformed by the County are required if you do the work yourself.
Your home must be retrofitted before it can hook up to the sewer. You will not be able to get a building permit for your on-lot construction work without being certified as water-saver compliant. The rebates were recently extended by the Board of Supervisors on June 20, 2017, and will be available until funds run out.
No. Call our hotline at (805) 788-6633 to schedule an inspection if you are unsure what needs to be retrofitted or are planning on doing the work yourself.
No, the rebate is the same as residential sites for toilets and showerheads.
Pre and post inspections from the County are required.
Any toilet or showerheads with an EPA water sense label qualifies for our rebate including dual flush models that equal 1.28gpf or less. Showerheads need to be less than 1.5gpm. Click here a list of toilets and aerators.
Measures Required for Connection to the Wastewater System |
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Fixture or Appliance |
Existing Fixture Flow Rate |
New Fixture Flow Rate Eligible for Rebate |
Rebates |
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Toilets Residential & Commercial |
Greater than 1.6 gpf |
1.28 gpf or less |
$160 |
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Showerheads Residential & Commercial |
Greater than 2.0 gpm |
1.5 gpm or less |
$30 |
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Faucet Aerators Residential |
Greater than 1.5 gpm |
1.5 gpm or less |
$0 |
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Faucet Aerators Commercial |
Greater than 0.5 gpm |
0.5 gpm |
$0 |
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Urinals Commercial |
Greater than 1.0 gpf |
0.5 gpf or less |
$0 |
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Pre‐rinse Spray Valves Commercial |
Greater than 1.15 gpm |
1.15 gpm or less |
N/A |
Optional Measures Eligible for Rebates(Requires Connection to the Wastewater System and Compliance with Above Measures) |
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Toilets Residential & Commercial |
Equal to 1.6 gpf |
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$160 |
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Washers Residential & Commercial |
Less than Tier 3, Water Factor 4 |
Tier 3, Water Factor 4 or Less |
(1) |
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Hot Water Recirc System Residential & Commercial |
N/A |
N/A |
$350 |
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Showerheads Residential & Commercial |
1.5 gpm or more |
Less than 1.5 gpm |
$30 |
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Complete Gray Water System |
N/A |
N/A |
$500 |
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Laundry only Gray Water System |
N/A |
N/A |
$50 |
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Recycled Water Irrigation Commercial & Institutional |
N/A |
N/A |
negotiated |
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gpf = gallons per flush gpm = gallons per minute
NOTES: (1) Rebate not retroactive to prior rebated or prior purchased appliances
In order to be water-saver compliant you must have 1.6gpf toilets or less, 2.0gpm showerheads or less, and 1.5gpm aerators or less. If you have 1.6gpf toilets, you do not need to retrofit, but if your toilets use more than 1.6gpf you must retrofit to 1.28gpf. And if your showerheads flow more than 2.0gpm you must retrofit to 1.5gpm.
If your fixtures already meet the water-saver criteria, you must have a plumber or County staff certify your fixtures. The County is offering free verification. Call the hotline (805) 788-6633 to schedule your free verification inspection.
You can contact your waste disposal service and get it picked up from your house for a fee. The County no longer has a drop-off bin.
The County has not started this part of the program yet. Local home improvement stores and plumbers have many options for water-saver fixtures that are priced for less than the County rebate amount.
Property owners only. Renters may receive rebate checks if approved by the property owner. If you are a property management firm, please contact the County for more information.
