![]() ![]() “This uses scientific testing to tell you what your soil is lacking, which helps you know what nutrients to supply. “This season, we’ve added a new rebate for soil testing,” Hoffman said. The LCRA offers rebates of up to $50 for a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension soil test or up to 50 percent of the cost - $125 limit - for a Texas Plant and Soil Lab test. “Studies show that about 60 percent of outdoor water use in Texas over the summer is for outdoor irrigation, and about 30 to 40 percent of that is wasted.”Įven having soil tested can help a property owner save water and money used on fertilizers, whether chemical or organic. “Even relatively small projects such as aerating soil or maintaining an irrigation system properly can make a significant difference,” Hoffman said. The rebates cover a variety of water conservation projects, including, but not limited to, irrigation system evaluations, pressure-reducing irrigation system equipment, soil moisture sensors, WaterSense smart controllers, pool filters, mechanical soil aeration, soil testing, and composting and mulch. A pool cover can significantly reduce water loss due to evaporation.Īccording to the LCRA, “a 10,000-gallon pool can lose up to 5½ feet of water to evaporation from March through October, which is enough to dry up many pools - resulting in a waste of water, maintenance costs, (and) pool chemicals.” Pool owners can apply for pool cover rebates of $50 or $200, depending on the type of cover. ![]() ![]() “The rebates encourage people to use water efficiently on their lawns, which not only creates healthy plants and landscapes but also results in reduced runoff and pollution.” ![]() “The rebates are a win-wn because they help people save money and conserve water,” said LCRA Executive Vice President of Water John Hofmann. The amount of a rebate varies based on the project. The maximum rebate amount per residential customer is $600. The program offers rebates of up to 50 percent of the total cost for a number of residential improvements focused on water conservation. Highland Lakes property owners can cash in through the Lower Colorado River Authority’s WaterSmart Rebates program by improving sprinkler systems, pools, and even landscaping, saving themselves money upfront and in the long run. If you own or manage a commercial or multifamily property, contact us for information about rebates for larger properties.Residential water customers can get a financial boost through LCRA rebates for improving irrigation systems, purchasing pool covers, or simply mulching their landscape. If you have questions, call the Conservation Helpline at (702) 258-SAVE (7283) or e-mail us. The pool cover instant rebate coupon must be presented at the time of purchase on manual use covers and at the time the contractual agreement is signed on permanently installed covers. You must redeem the coupon only at a participating retailer. Pool cover coupons are available to property owners once every 36 months. Using a pool cover reduces Residential customers of SNWA member agencies may redeem one coupon per property address. $200 or 50 percent off the purchase of a permanent, mechanical pool cover.$50 or 50 percent off the purchase price of a pool cover, whichever is less or.A pool cover can help save 10,000 to 15,000 gallons of water each year by reducing evaporation. ![]()
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