The Wichita City Council approved $100,000 for the continuation of the Water Conservation Rebate Program. The program encourages residents to purchase water-saving household devices by offering rebates in the form of a credit to their water account. This is the 10th consecutive year of the program. Rebates are available to customers who have active utility accounts with Public Works & Utilities for the delivery of potable water.

The application, list of qualifying items, program requirements and submittal instructions are available here. Online and paper applications will be accepted through December 31st, 2022 or until funds are exhausted. Devices purchased after January 1st, 2022 will be considered for rebate.

There are 7 devices and appliances that are eligible for rebates. There is a limit of five rebated items per water account. Rebates will not exceed the purchase price.

Rebates are available for up to:

• $100 on Low flow Toilets: WaterSense qualified using 1.28 gallons per flush or less;
• $100 on High Efficiency Dishwashers: Energy Star or Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE);
• $100 on High Efficiency Clothes Washers: Water Factor of 4.5 gallons or less (CEE rated);
• $100 on Smart Irrigation Controllers: Labeled as approved by WaterSense;
• $100 on Rain Sensor-Shutoffs: Set to shut off irrigation after ¼-inch of rain is received;
• $75 on Rain Barrels: 45 gallons or larger; and
• $50 on Dual Flush Toilet Conversion Kits: Change inefficient toilets to using 1.6 gallons per flush or less.

Customers can contact Water Conservation staff at (316) 268-4470. More information is available at savewichitawater.com.