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Decrease your water use by increasing your drought tolerant landscaping!

We help in a wide variety of ways to help save water. Including rebates, consulting, inspections, and more.

  • Free Residential Leak Check
  • Paid Turf Removal Program
  • Water Softener Rebate
  • Free Toilet Replacement & Rebate
  • Landscape Hardware Rebate
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Why is saving water important?

Water is the life of our planet, by saving water we help save the environment, our resources, and extra money in your pocket.

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Schedule Your In Home Irrigation Inspection

WRASBC provides a no cost water irrigation inspection to all San Benito County Residents. This a great solution for anyone that wants to save water, money, and time. We will come to your home investigate any wasted water issues and propose a solution.

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Learn more about water saving, water drought, and water irrigation all from your home.

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What People are Saying

See what our water saving fans are saying about WRASBC

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I am so happy with The Water Resources Agency for coming out to our house and taking a look at our irrigation system. We had a leak we didn’t even know about. Saved us hundreds of dollars a month.
Matt Owens
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I purchased an old house last year and called the water resource agency in San Benito to ask about the toilet replacement program. They changed out two of my toilets at no cost to me. Very nice customer service and knowledgeable.
Andrea Rodrigues
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We just moved into our new home and WRASBC saved us a lot of money with their turf removal program. With the extra funds we purchased all new plants and some of the gravel walkway. Thank you so much for all of your help. We really appreciate it!
Steven Garcia

FAQS

If you have lived in California for any length of time, you know droughts come and go. When droughts come, we all cut back on our water use. When droughts go, it’s easy to fall back into our water-wasting ways. But we can’t afford to do that this time around, and here’s why.

Growing Population

We have the same amount of water today as we did centuries ago, and yet, the state’s population continues to grow.

Delta in Trouble

Nearly two-thirds of Californians receive water transported through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and it’s in trouble. The network of waterways and levees that make up the Delta need significant investment, and even then, too little water flowing through the Delta could hurt sensitive ecosystems. Here in Hollister, approximately 60% of the urban water supply originates from this system.

Groundwater Sustainability

Groundwater is an important local resource. We need to reduce our use to ensure we don’t harm underground aquifers. Our groundwater basin also gets us through times of drought when there is little imported water. The Hollister Urban Area derives approximately 40% of its water supply from this resource.

Conservation isn’t difficult, but it is essential

The main thing to remember is to be efficient with your water use and don’t let any go to waste. The Water Resources Association of San Benito County has several programs and services to assist you with conserving this precious resource.

Did you know that landscape irrigation accounts for almost half of residential water use in San Benito County?

Use mulch. To reduce weeds, slow erosion, and reduce moisture loss through evaporation, apply a 2-4 inch layer of mulch or compost over soil around plants.

Use a licensed irrigation contractor when installing a landscape irrigation system. 

Limit turf areas. A lawn requires more irrigation than almost any other landscape feature. Limit its size to just what you need. Consider replacing at least part of your lawn with a deck, paving, or lower water-use plants. Avoid narrow strips of lawn (along sidewalks, for example) because they cannot be irrigated efficiently. And consider using drip or micro-spray for borders and non-turf areas.

Change your irrigation timer with the seasons. 

Practice Smart Watering. Grass needs to be watered when footprints remain after someone walks on it. Watering in the early morning is best because less is lost to evaporation.

If you want to know more about smart watering, call us or email us at jcosioarellano@sbcwd.com and we will send you an information packet.

Replace old toilets with a new, water-conserving models; did you know that you can save thousands of gallons of water a year with this one simple change

Make sure showerheads and faucets are water efficient; the Water Conservation Department offers FREE home water checkups and water conservation kits.

Run washing machines and dishwashers only when full

Consider replacing old washing machines with water and energy-conserving front-loading models- save up to 50% on water and electricity costs.

Check toilets regularly for leaks. Put a drop or two of food coloring in your toilet tank at night before you go to sleep. If the water in the bowl is colored in the morning chances are you have a bad toilet flapper. The WRASBC has FREE toilet flappers. Or we’ll do it for you FREE of charge!

Repair drips and leaks promptly

Develop water-conscious habits when showering, shaving, brushing teeth, and washing dishes

Free toilets are for replacement of toilets older than 1992. Each toilet replaced will save THOUSANDS of gallons of water each year. Manufacture dates are sometimes stamped inside the tank or under the tank lid. Call 637-4378 if you need help determining the age of your toilets.

Bring a copy of a recent water bill. You must also bring an ID with an address that matches the water bill or some other document that shows you live there or own the property.

You must install the toilet within 45 days of receiving it and deliver the old toilets to the San Benito County Water District at 30 Mansfield Rd., or other designated location, or be billed for the cost of the toilet on your next water bill.

Limit 2 free toilets per residence.

Model = Ferguson Plumbing Supply, “Pro-Flow” toilet : a good quality, plain white, round-front, gravity-type toilet.

It is the responsibility of renters to get the permission of the property owner prior to installation.

Water Resources Association will provide all the parts necessary for a standard installation: seat, bolts, and wax ring.

Things to Check Before You Pick Up Your New Toilet

Are the toilets that you want to replace older than 1992? If not, then you are not eligible.

Make sure to bring your household’s water bill and your identification

Be prepared to deliver the old toilet(s) to us for recycling. If you do not return the old toilets to us, your utility will bill you $125.00 for the price of the toilet. Thank you for your interest in saving water…


We look forward to seeing you at the Toilet Giveaway!

Turf removal programs offers to pay San Benito County Residents up to 1,000 sqft when they remove turf form their property. Funding is limited and term apply. Contact us to know more about qualifications and locations available.

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