Water Conservation Rebate Programs

Are you looking to save water and save money? The Foster City Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) can help! If you are an EMID water customer, there are rebates, information, and education available to help you reduce your water use.

Rebates are available for customers with residential and irrigation rates. Scroll down to find the rebates available to you based on your rate class.

If you have questions about specific rebates, click on the appropriate "More Info" link for contact information.

An IRS W-9 form must be completed by all applicants in order to receive a rebate. The Social Security or Tax ID number requested in the rebate application process is in compliance with exemptions to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, 42 UCS 405 (c)(2)(c). All personal information provided within the W-9 is kept confidential in accordance with Privacy Act and will not be divulged to any organization or individual outside of the EMID rebate program. If your total rebate amount is $600 or more, you will receive a 1099 form to comply with Internal Revenue Service requirements. The determination of whether your rebate is taxable or not may depend on several variables. You are recommended to contact your tax professional. The form will be provided to you upon approval.

Pre-inspections are required for all rebate programs listed below. For any other questions, including the rebate amounts offered, terms & conditions, or current availability of the rebate program, please call the Public Works Engineering Division at 650-286-3270.

Residential Customers

Program	Description	How Much	More Info and Application
"Lawn Be Gone" Program (administered by BAWSCA)	Conversion of at least 200 square feet of lawn to the approved list of drought-resistant plant materials	$4 per square foot, up to a $5000 maximum rebate	More Info
Landscape Water Use Audits	Available to customers using at least 60 ccf bi-monthly	Free evaluation of your outdoor water use by an irrigation expert	More Info
Rain Barrel Rebate (administered by BAWSCA)	Rain barrels capture water from a roof and hold it for later use such as on lawns, gardens or indoor plants. Collecting roof runoff in rain barrels reduces the amount of water that flows from your property.	Up to $200; $50 from EMID and $150 from the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program	More info
Residential Self Audit (administered by BAWSCA)	The Residential Self-Audit Tool includes a step-by-step guide to teach you how to check for: Sink/Shower flow rates, meter leak test, toilet leak test, and general indoor leak information.	Free kit to perform your own indoor survey including toilet dye tablets and a device to measure the flow rates of sinks and showers	More Info
Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate	Conversion from an older irrigation device to an approved smart irrigation device or the addition of a smart irrigation device to an area of living lawn	100% of the cost of one unit, up to a $250 maximum rebate.	More Info
Synthetic Turf Rebate	Conversion of existing lawn with a synthetic surface; any existing irrigation system must be removed or capped	$4 per square foot, up to a $5000 maximum rebate	More Info
Sprinkler Head and Rotating Nozzle Rebate	Replace existing sprinklers currently irrigating a lawn area with Pressure Regulating Sprinkler Heads and Rotating Nozzles	Up to $4 per set, 15 maximum	Please call (650) 286-3270 for a pre-inspection

Irrigation Customers

Program	Description	How Much	More Info and Application Instructions
"Lawn Be Gone" Program (administered by BAWSCA)	Conversion of at least 200 square feet of lawn to the approved list of drought-resistant plant materials	$4 per square foot, up to a $10,000 maximum rebate	More Info
Landscape Water Use Audits	Available to customers exceeding their water budget by 25% or more	Free evaluation of your outdoor water use by an irrigation expert	More Info
Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate	Conversion from older irrigation devices to an approved smart irrigation device or the addition of smart irrigation devices to an area of living lawn.	$50 per station, up to a $7,500 maximum rebate	More Info
Synthetic Turf Rebate	Conversion of existing lawn with a synthetic surface; any existing irrigation system must be removed	$4 per square foot, up to a $10,000 maximum rebate	More Info
Sprinkler Head and Rotating Nozzle Rebate	Replace existing sprinklers currently irrigating a lawn area with Pressure Regulating Sprinkler Heads and Rotating Nozzles	100% of the cost, up to $4 per set, unlimited	Please call (650) 286-3270 for a pre-inspection

Combination Domestic/Irrigation Meter Customers

Program	Description	How Much	More Info and Application
Separation of Domestic and Irrigation Meters	Available to the HOA or multi-family residential units with combined domestic and irrigation meters	No cost for meters and installation charges	Please call (650) 286-8140
Separation of Domestic and Irrigation Meters	Available to the HOA or multi-family residential units with combined domestic and irrigation meters	Up to $50,000 loan for the construction costs at 5% interest, 36-month amortization period, payable on water bill	Please call (650) 286-8140