Making Conservation a Way of Life in our City

Water Saving Tips

Full Loads Only

Only run dishwashers and washing machines when full.

Potential savings:  

15-45 gal/load of clothes

5-15 gal/load of dishes

Limit Irrigation

Irrigate only in the early morning or evening. Irrigating when temperatures are cooler helps prevent water loss due to evaporation.

Potential savings:

  1,000+ gal/year  

Shorter Showers

Limit showers to 5 minutes or less.

Potential savings:  

12.5 gal/shower

Find & Fix Leaks

View your hourly water use in the Water Customer Portal and look for spikes in water usage, which may indicate a leak. 

Potential savings:

  110 gal/month  

Rebates & Incentives

Low-Flow Accessories

Free 

Low-flow faucet aerators and showerheads may be picked up for free at Hayward City Hall (by appointment only).

Smart Sprinkler Controller

Discounted Price: $100 + tax 

(MSRP $279)

Calculates how long to run your sprinklers, automatically adjusts for weather, and enables you to control your sprinklers from your mobile device.

Lawn Conversion Rebate Program

Rebate: $0.25 - $0.75 per sqft

  Provides rebates to approved customers who convert water-thirsty lawns into water-efficient landscapes.   

Rain Barrel Rebate Program

Rebate: $50 per barrel

 Offers rebates on up to two rain barrels per single family home, or four per multifamily/commercial account.

Conservation is a Way of Life

Using water wisely is critical -- drought or not. Brush up on Hayward's year-round water waste regulations at the button below.