Be WaterSmart
At home
Save water at home and troubleshoot high bills with tools for indoor and outdoor water use. Tell me more
At your business
Save water at your business with tools and services for indoor and outdoor use. Tell me more
Rebates
Apply for rebates to help with the cost of landscape, plumbing, and technology upgrades. Tell me more
See your Water Report
Track water use, set leak alerts, and get recommendations for reducing your bill. Tell me more
WaterSmart Gardener
Design a low-water garden with resources on planting, irrigation, mulch, and more. Tell me more
Landscape Advisory Committee
Participate in the committee to promote sustainable landscaping practices. Tell me more
Upcoming Events
Join the City of Sacramento and two renowned landscape designers to learn how to transform your lawn into a beautiful and water wise landscape.
Join hundreds of advocates, researchers, and industry leaders to address the most pressing water issues and challenges facing the state of California.
Join Contra Costa Water District to learn the basic components of a drip irrigation system and how to convert to drip from sprinklers.
Learn about sheet mulching- a popular and zero waste method for converting turfgrass into a sustainable landscape.
What's New?
Flowmeter Rebate
Don't wait for your next high bill. Get real-time notifications of water waste with a flowmeter! Get a rebate of 50 percent of the total cost up to $200 per device. Tell me more
Find plants for your landscape
Looking for the perfect plant for your landscape? Whether you're converting your grass to a new water-smart garden or simply looking to add some color to an existing one, we've got the plant for you!
Learn and Connect
Review permanent outdoor watering rules, and report water waste violations here.
Submit a request for an EBMUD speaker at your upcoming event.
EBMUD seeks qualified presenters and facilitators on sustainable gardening and outdoor water conservation.