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Preliminary Participation Request

Please note: Due to high demand, Program scheduling is on pause and will resume in July. EMWD is still accepting applications, but please understand response times will be delayed.

EMWD offers FREE direct installation of Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers, High-Efficiency Sprinkler Nozzles and Landscape Evaluations. Please read and fill out the application below to apply. If preferred, a PDF application can be downloaded and sent to EMWD via email, snail mail or fax. Click here to download the application.

Please Note: To apply for Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s rebates, including turf replacement, customers must fill out a separate application on socalwatersmart.com. If you have any questions, EMWD can help! Contact us at landscapesforliving@emwd.org or 951-928-3777 ext. 3322.

  • To assist in determining program eligibility, please answer the following questions:

  • The customer at the above address has requested to participate in Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) Outdoor Water Use Efficiency Program, Landscapes for Living. Customers who wish to participate in this program must meet the following requirements: (1) Customer has irrigated landscaping at his/her residence (areas in the front and/or backyard currently being watered); (2) Customer must have a history of current bill payments with EMWD for a minimum of 12 months; (3) customer agrees that water efficiency and savings are contingent upon existing conditions, irrigation system efficiency and other factors pertaining to the customer’s landscaping and proper use of high-efficiency sprinkler nozzles and weather-based irrigation controllers; (4) customer agrees EMWD is not responsible for water bills or water usage resulting from participation in the program; (5) customer agrees to have an irrigation evaluation performed by an EMWD representative at no additional charge; (6) customer agrees to make repairs to his/her irrigation system as identified by the irrigation evaluation within thirty (30) days of the audit and prior to the installation of any irrigation equipment.

    I understand the above information is required for EMWD staff to determine my account eligibility for participation in the Outdoor Water Use Efficiency Program, Landscapes for Living. I have completed the above information and affirm I am the above account holder and the information contained herein is complete and accurate. I further understand all information is subject to verification; and submitting this request does not guarantee participation; and the program has limited funding and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to a limited number of homeowners.
  • This agreement gives EMWD’s Employees and Representatives permission to enter and to be on the customer’s property for the sole purpose of conducting one or more of the following: (1) irrigation system evaluation, (2) irrigation equipment installation.

    Customer agrees to defend, indemnify, protect and hold EMWD and its agents, officers and employees harmless from and against any and all claims asserted or liability established for damages or injuries to any person or property which arises from or are connected with or are caused by the acts or omissions of the customer or from conditions on the customer’s property; provided, however, that customer’s duty to indemnify and hold harmless shall not include any claims or liability arising from the willful misconduct of EMWD, its agents, officers, or employees in performing the work or services or supplying materials or equipment to the customer.
  • Please read form carefully and initial and sign all required areas.

    For questions, please call the Conservation Department at 951-928-3777 ext. 3322 or email LandscapesforLiving@emwd.org.
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