Tampa Bay Water Blog

26Mar
Tampa Bay Water Wise Kicks Off Water Conservation Month with New Sprinkler Rebates
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Florida’s typical dry season is October to May, and for the past 27 years, Tampa Bay Water and its member governments have proclaimed April as Water Conservation Month to generate awareness of the need for water conservation during the driest months of the year. To help celebrate, this year Tampa Bay Water Wise is piloting new sprinkler system rebates that can help single family homeowners save some “green” while keeping their lawns green.

“Much of the water used at a home actually ends up in the yard. In fact, often 50% or more of water used at home is used on lawns,” said Amelia Brown, demand management program manager for Tampa Bay Water.

The sprinkler system rebates are aimed at curbing outdoor water use, and the pilot runs April through September 2025. Rebates include:

  • $50 for an initial visit and a sprinkler system checkup from a participating, licensed irrigation contractor
  • $5 per high-efficiency nozzle installed (minimum of 10 required)
  • $10 per pressure-regulated spray body head (minimum of 10 required)
  • $100 for installation or repair of a rain sensor/rain shut-off device (one per customer)
  • $3 each for capped sprinkler head that is permanently or temporarily disabled

How it works

Homeowners will contact one of the participating licensed irrigation contractors listed on the Tampa Bay Water Wise website to schedule a system checkup. After the checkup, the homeowner can proceed with the new installations and apply for the rebates online. The last day to submit a rebate application during the pilot program is Sept. 30, 2025.

Results of the trial will be used to optimize the program’s full launch, at which point participation will open to all licensed irrigation contractors.

Tampa Bay Water Wise is a partnership between Tampa Bay Water and its six member governments: Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties and New Port Richey, St. Petersburg and Tampa. The Southwest Florida Water Management District co-funds the program. Learn more about the sprinkler system pilot and all available rebates at Tampa Bay Water Wise.