Residential Greywater System Credit Application

San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) offers credits to residential customers that install qualifying greywater systems to irrigate landscape. Greywater is wastewater collected from the following sources: laundry, showers, bathtubs, and bathroom sinks. Learn more about greywater systems here.

Receive a rebate of up to $150 per laundry to landscape system and up to $150 per household for a dual plumbed system, when you install a greywater system to irrigate your landscape. The rebate applies to residential buildings only. Greywater systems must meet all applicable state and local requirements to prevent potential health threats and environmental contamination. Please refer to the information below (see Greywater System Regulatory Requirements) regarding state and local greywater system requirements.

County Requirements

State Requirements

Please email customerservice@slvwd.com or call (831) 338-2153 for assistance.

Greywater System Type *

Laundry to Landscape. Credit amount up to $150.

Shower to Landscape. Credit amount up to $150.

Bathroom Sink to Landscape. Credit amount up to $150.

Permit Number *

Indicate the permit number for each Greywater System Type. You can put 'N/A' if you have a laundry to landscape system.

Purchase Price for System *

Input the purchase price for the system type used.

Receipts

Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf.

Property Address *

Property address, city, state, and zip code.

Applicant Name *

Name on Water Account (if different from applicant)

Account Number *

Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) *

Applicant Mailing Address (if different than property address)

Property address, city, state, and zip code.

Daytime Phone Number *

Alternative Phone Number

e-mail address (optional)

We'll use this email address if we can't get a hold of you via phone.

Credit Application Rules & Requirements

1. Credit application must be submitted for approval prior to installation. Installation must be complete within 60 days of item(s) purchase. An 
original, dated sales receipt showing itemized cost for the credited item(s) must be provided. If you need the original receipt(s) returned, please enclose 
a self-address, stamped envelope with your credit application for approval. For online purchases, a print out of the final invoice and an original packing 
or delivery slip is required.
2. All credit application for approvals must be signed by the legal property owner.

3. Backflow protection is required on any greywater system that uses a pump to distribute the greywater, or if a surge tank larger than 250 gallons is 
used to disperse greywater. Greywater may not be stored for more than 24 hours.

4. The credit applicant must identify and comply with all applicable state and local (i.e. County of Santa Cruz) laws pertaining to greywater systems.

5. A copy of the building permit must be submitted with the credit application for approval for all greywater systems connecting to a source other than 
a clothes washing machine.

6. A representative of San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) must be permitted to inspect the property to verify installation and proper 
construction.

7. The maximum greywater system credit is $150 per fixture per property.

8. No credit will exceed the purchase price of the item(s) or materials(s). Sales tax and labor are not credited.

9. The credited equipment must be installed in an existing SLVWD service address and must be installed prior to credit request. New development is 
not eligible for credits.

10. Credits are applied as a credit that will appear on a subsequent water bill. The account must be in good standing to receive a credit. Upon closing 
an account, any credit balance will be mailed to the account holder. Allow four weeks from the date of approval for credit processing.

11. You will be issued a check in lieu of a credit if: (1) your SLVWD water service is in the name of your Home Owner’s Association or Condominium 
Board and you are the legal property owner of your dwelling unit.

12. Installation of any credited device, appliance or fixture is the sole responsibility of the applicant, as is determination of the adequacy and 
compatibility of the existing plumbing system.

13. SLVWD does not endorse specific brands, products or dealers; nor does it guarantee materials or workmanship; acceptance of such is customer’s 
responsibility.

14. SLVWD assumes no responsibility or liability for any damage that may occur to an applicant’s property as a result of participation in the program. 
Due to circumstances beyond its control, SLVWD cannot guarantee that installation of credited fixtures or measures will result in lower utility costs.

15. The applicant is solely responsible for the proper disposal of all materials associated with the installation of credited fixtures and equipment and 
SLVWD assumes no responsibility or liability. Please recycle materials.

16. SLVWD may at any time, modify, suspend, or terminate this program without prior written notice.

17. Incomplete or illegible application for approval will be denied.

Checkbox Agreement *

Select this box if you have read, understand, and agree to ALL the Credit Program Rules & Requirements.

Leave this field blank

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