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Rebates
Apply for a rebate to increase water-use efficiency inside and outside your home or business. Landscape conversion rebates are $2 per square foot as of May 23, 2023.
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Drought Updates
Customers are encouraged to use water efficiently at all times. Learn more about local actions and conditions.
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Report Water Waste
Our staff will investigate every report and provide technical assistance, as needed. Thank you for helping Coachella Valley residents reduce water waste.
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Ask CVWD Video Series
In the Ask CVWD series, conservation experts explain ways to reduce water waste, check your meter, program your smart controller, apply for rebates, and check for leaks.
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Watering Guide
We've provided a table showing the approximate amount of water different types of landscaping typically need each month. Individual watering times may vary due to soil and other conditions.
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Conservation Tips for Residents
This page features a watering guide, how to videos, water-efficiency tips, fact sheets and much more.
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Seminars, Workshops & Classes
CVWD offers water conservation seminars for residents interested in desert horticulture and water-smart landscaping.
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HOAs & Businesses
Easily search information for home owners associations and businesses.
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Colorado River Water Conservation Program
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Conservation Links
Links to water conservation resources, including a Desert-Friendly Plants searchable database of more than 330 plants and 800 photos.
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Professional Landscapers
CVWD offers a variety of tools to help landscapers improve outdoor water efficiency for their customers.
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Lush & Efficient Revised Edition (PDF)
Desert gardens can be lush and efficient. Contrary to the image of a desert landscape consisting only of cacti, boulders and gravel, many native and introduced dry-climate trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers and perennials have lush foliage, distinctive forms and showy flowers.
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ET
Find detailed weather forecasts and ET information.
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Overseeding
Customers are encouraged not to overseed to avoid paying higher water rates. If you choose to overseed, please follow our Overseeding Without Wasting Guidelines.