Commercial Conservation

WATERWISE Business

UrinalsThe City of Olympia works with our Commercial, Industrial, Governmental and Institutional customers to help them become WATER WISE too!

In addition to being good for the environment and good for our community, improving water conservation efforts is just plain smart business and good for your bottom line as well. Being WATER WISE will save your business money in water, wastewater and energy bills.

Commercial/Multi-Family Incentives & Rebates


Receive up to 75% funding for water-efficient upgrades! Through a partnership with the LOTT Clean Water Alliance, we can offer our sewer customers this rebate on projects including replacement of water-cooled ice machines, high-efficiency dishwashers, urinals, faucets - anything that results in a decrease of wastewater flow and savings of water!

In partnership with the LOTT Clean Water Alliance, we are offering a rebate of up to $100 (per fixture) for the purchase and installation of qualifying high-efficiency toilets, regardless of the flush volume of existing fixtures. Customers replacing toilets that use 3 gallons or more per flush may elect to apply for funding through our WaterSmart Technology Program (above) instead.

For more information or to apply, please send an email or call Erin Conine at 360.570.3793.


Planning new construction or a remodel? If you chose to install high-efficiency toilets or urinals that exceed current plumbing code requirements, you may eligible for a flat rebate on the fixtures you purchase. Through a partnership with the LOTT Clean Water Alliance, we are offering a $100 rebate for qualifying toilets and a $125 rebate for qualifying urinals.

For more information or to determine eligibility, please send an email or call Erin Conine at 360.570.3793.

Rebates of up to $3500 are available for installing selected efficient irrigation equipment to improve existing in-ground sprinkler systems. To receive your rebate complete and return the form below, wait for a letter authorizing your rebates, purchase and install the equipment, then submit your receipts.

Questions?

Contact Erin Conine at 360.570.3793 or waterwise@ci.olympia.wa.us

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