NOTICE: To receive rebates for hot water recirculation pump retrofits, you must get must preapproval. Please call our Water Conservation Specialist at (831) 384-6131 or (831) 883-5900 for preapproval of your hot water recirculation pump installation project.
MCWD Customers are eligible for rebates when retrofitting a hot water system to include a recirculation pump. Hot water system modifications can help lower water use in your home by reducing the amount of water sent to waste while waiting for hot water to arrive at your faucet or showerhead.
Rebate Amounts
The District will provide a rebate for the retrofitting of a hot water system to include a recirculation pump, equal to the purchase price of the pump and materials up to $250.
Rebate Procedure
The property owner must complete the Hot Water Recirculation Rebate Application and complete the following steps to be eligible for a rebate:
- The applicant must complete a pre-construction Water Use Survey and receive initial project approval from the District representative before construction.
- The applicant must complete the retrofit work within 60 days; otherwise the program application will be rejected.
- Once the project is completed, the applicant must schedule a follow-up site inspection with the District to verify the installation of the recirculation pump, timer, and thermostat.
- The applicant must provide the District representative with the original itemized receipts for the recirculation pump and any associated materials.
Pump Requirements
To be eligible for the rebate, all hot water recirculation systems must have a pump with a timer and thermostat regulating the recirculation pump hours and water temperature; or there must be a demand control system installed. See Application form. page 2 for more details.