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Smart Irrigation Controller Program Fresh water is a finite resource. Fresh water used for irrigation picks up pollutants, such as fertilizer and pet waste, during its journey back to the groundwater supply. Locally, up to 60% of water usage for a typical home is used for outdoor irrigation during the growing season. Of that water use, roughly 50% is wasted on overwatering, evaporation, and non-target watering. Wasted fresh water could easily reach 150 gallons per house per day. One of the most effective and easy to implement solutions to improve our water conservation efforts in the City is to increase the efficiency of outdoor irrigation. EPA-certified WaterSense smart irrigation controllers greatly reduce overwatering by tailoring irrigation system operation to local weather, plant type, soil type, slopes, and other factors. In an effort to enhance water conservation efforts in the City by helping residents conserve water (while saving money), the City of Centerville will be implementing the Smart Irrigation Controller Program in Summer of 2024. About the Program What is being offered? Rebates of $150.00 are being offered to homeowners for the replacement of standard irrigation controllers with a smart irrigation controller. Controller rebates will be available on a first come basis. Who is eligible to participate? Any residence in Centerville that is connected to municipal water and has an irrigation system is eligible to participate. Participation is limited to one per residence for the life of the program. Please see the guidelines and eligibility criteria on the application form to see if you qualify to participate. How to receive a rebate? Complete an application form. Deliver the application to Centerville City Hall. Once received, City staff will process your application and if approved a check will be issued at the next City Council meeting.