Residential Water Efficiency#
Improve your water efficiency with our residential programs and rebates.
MyWater
Track your water use, identify leaks and receive high-use alerts with the easy-to-use, mobile-friendly MyWater portal.
High Water Use
Have you been surprised by a high water bill? It may be due to unusually high consumption or a leak.
Indoor Resources#
- Indoor Retail Product Rebates - Fort Collins Utilities offers indoor rebates on new qualified water-saving toilets and clothes washers, smart home water monitors and showerheads.
- Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) (basic home efficiency assessment) - Free installation of efficiency products. LCCC partners with Utilities to offer services and products to improve your home’s efficiency at no cost to you.
Outdoor Resources#
- Xeriscape - In a semi-arid climate and unique soil conditions like Fort Collins, xeriscape can save water, time and money in your landscape. Check out the Xeriscape rebates through the Xeriscape Incentive Program.
- Sprinkler Evaluations - Receive a watering evaluation and efficient schedule while learning how to find leaks and keep vegetation healthy all summer long.
- Irrigation Equipment Rebates - Get money back on eligible irrigation equipment including controllers, spigot timers and drip conversion kits.
- Rainwater Collection - Rainwater collection is the process of collecting, storing and putting rainwater runoff to use.
- Water-Wise Lawn Care - Half of a home's annual water usage typically goes toward lawn watering. Use less water and maintain a healthy, attractive lawn with these tips.
- Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Program - State law requires that a backflow device be installed on any water system that is connected to the drinking water system and carries the potential for cross-contamination.
Water-Saving Ideas#
Click here to learn more about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's water saving program and how you can use less water throughout the year.
Plans and Reports#
- Water Efficiency Plan - Learn about our goal to reduce water use to 130 gallons, per capita, per day by 2030.
- Water Conservation Annual Report - Actions in 2023 resulted in 130 million gallons saved or 2% of 2023 total treated water.
- Water Shortage Action Plan (WSAP) - Learn about how Utilities uses water restrictions and other measures to manage its water supply in the event of a projected water shortage.
How are we doing?#
View the 2023 Water Conservation Report.
Tax Information
If a utility makes a payment to you for your purchase or installation of water conservation equipment, the rebate may be considered (partially) taxable income by the IRS. If you receive rebate payments totaling $600 or more within one calendar year, and you are not organized as a corporation, Fort Collins Utilities will send you a 1099-MISC from in January or February of the following year. You may wish to consult a tax advisor if you plan to exceed $600 in rebates.
Want a free high-efficiency toilet?
Sign up for a free home efficiency assessment with the experts at Larimer County Conservation Corps today to see if you're eligible.
Did You Know?
When warm enough, you can save ~50 cents/load by hanging your laundry on a clothesline. Clotheslines are allowed everywhere in Fort Collins.
You can save money by shifting your electric use to the lower-priced, off-peak hours or by reducing your overall use.
Information about business-related programs and rebates regularly goes out in the Keep Current e-newsletter.