Graywater · California

EBMUD Graywater Laundry-to-Landscape Rebate

Run by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $100 for brass three-way diverter, air admittance/anti-siphon valve and PVC line (actual cost if less)
Maximum
$100 per household
Who qualifies
Active potable EBMUD service location; residential single and multifamily up to 4 units.
Where
EBMUD residential customers, single-family up to 4 units.
Status
Open. EBMUD rebates page (checked 2026-10-17) lists it as active, up to $100; no end date.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install a laundry-to-landscape system that sends washing machine water to the landscape.

Requirements

  • Install at least one essential component (diverter, air admittance/anti-siphon valve, or PVC line)
  • Watch the This Old House laundry-to-landscape video (about 5 minutes)
  • Graywater stays on property, applied subsurface, stored no longer than 24 hours
  • No kitchen sink, diaper or toilet water
  • Receipt and photos of installed components

How to apply

  1. 1Option 1: buy and install, then apply online within 90 days of purchase with receipt and photos
  2. 2Option 2: apply online first, wait for approval, install within 9 months, submit receipt and photos
  3. 3Receive payment after approval (W-9 if $600+ in a tax year)

Timing and deadlines

Check after approval; page gives two billing cycles in one place and two months in another

90 days from purchase or 9 months from approval

Combining it with other programs

Combinable with other EBMUD rebates

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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