Irrigation Repair Rebates

(Implementation in 2010 and each year thereafter depends on funding availability.) 

Irrigation System Repair Rebate

Metro is offering a rebate of 50 percent of the cost of irrigation system repairs and maintenance, up to $500.  For example, if the labor and repairs cost $1000, then Metro would rebate $500.  This program provides residents with a rebate to offset the essential maintenance performed on their irrigation systems.  Since this program is limited, funds will be disbursed on a first-come, first serve basis.  Expect rebates within 4 to 6 weeks after repair work if all rebate eligibility requirements are met (see below).

New technologies in irrigation systems are regularly emerging in the market, improving irrigation efficiency.  The irrigation field has grown dramatically in the last 10 to 20 years and irrigation system design has become more efficient.  If a customer system is more than eight years old and the designer or installer is unknown, time and money may be saved by participating in this rebate program. 

According to CSU Extension Specialists and other Front Range researchers, annual irrigation system repairs (maintenance) will confer up to 50% water savings.  CSU Extension in the Tri-River area saw a 40% water use reduction after clients repaired irrigation systems.  Metro believes a conservative estimate in water savings per irrigation system is more realistic.

Irrigation system maintenance is offered by most landscape companies.  To protect residents of CPV from landscape contractors who are not familiar with proper irrigation design, installation, and maintenance, the Water Conservation Coordinator developed a list of landscape contractors who are certified by professional societies focused on irrigation. 

Customers must choose a landscape contractor from the Certified Landscape Contractor List provided by the Water Conservation Coordinator or work to be rebated must be to standards provided by the Water Conservation Coordinator in order to be qualified for the Irrigation System Repair Rebate. 

Rebate Eligibility Requirements: 

• Upon completion of repairs, irrigation systems must be audited and receive a 70% efficiency rating by a Certified Irrigation Auditor or the Slow the Flow program. Rebate will not be approved if the system is less than 70% efficient. 
• Rebates will not be issued retroactively for irrigation systems maintained or audited before January 1, 2010.
• The Water Conservation Coordinator must conduct an on-site inspection when project is near-completion in order to be eligible for rebate.
• Rebate recipient must sign the Affidavit of Lawful Presence and show an acceptable form of identification.
• Original invoices for work completed must be provided to Metro before Metro will consider applicant for receipt of rebate credit.
• The repaired irrigation system must be at a residence served by Metro.
• Residents and sub-associations are limited to up to one rebate per household per season.
• Offer is good through December 31, 2010 or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first.
• Residents or sub-associations will not be eligible for this rebate if they have received a leak credit according to the District’s Leak Credit Policy.
• Rebate credit will be issued to your water bill or payable by check.  Allow 4 to 6 weeks from the date of inspection to receive a rebate credit if all rebate eligibility requirements are met.  

Repair, selection and installation of irrigation products are the sole responsibility of the applicant, as is determination of the adequacy and compatibility to their irrigation existing system.  Metro assumes no responsibility for any damage that may occur to an applicant’s property as a result of participation in this rebate program.  Due to circumstances beyond its control, Metro cannot guarantee that the installation of the rotators will result in lower utility costs.  Metro, its consultants and their sub-consultants do not assume any liability for services performed and are not responsible for any agreements made between customers and landscape contractors.  Metro does not warrant the performance of any product listed above.  Actual water savings may vary.