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Water Conservation Rebates

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The easiest and most cost-effective means of extending our water supply is to use less water. You can reduce water use many ways, such as installing water-saving devices on faucets and toilets and choosing water-efficient appliances. Rebates for water-efficient washing machines and toilets are available to customers who pay their water bill to the City of Kent.

For more ways to save, check out Puget Sound Energy’s rebate program.

Reach Kent's Conservation Coordinator

How to Get a Rebate

The City offers a $75 mail-in rebate for Kent water customers who purchase Energy Star-certified washing machines.

To be eligible for this rebate, you must:

  1. Be a City of Kent water customer.
  2. Purchase a qualifying Energy Star washing machine. 
  3. Install the washing machine in a residence within the City of Kent water service area.
  4. Complete the application.
  5. Scan the application, including proof of purchase, and email it to Tony Donati at the City of Kent within 90 days of purchase.

Once your rebate has been approved, you will receive a check in the mail within 30 days. The City reserves the right to verify installation.

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Water Conservation Tips

Water conservation is always encouraged, whether we are experiencing a drought or above normal rainfall.

Here are some simple, effective conservation ideas:
  • Take shorter showers and replace your showerhead with a low-flow showerhead.
    • 1-2 minutes less per shower is 100+ gallons of water saved per month! 
  •  Handwashing dishes with the faucet running uses 16 more gallons than a dishwasher. 
  • Only operate automatic dishwashers and clothes washers when they are fully loaded. Set the water level for the size load you are washing.
  • Replace your old, high-water-use toilet with a low flow toilet.
  • If it's yellow let it mellow! Consider waiting to flush until you need to. Toilets use nearly 30% of water in a home each year. 
  • Consider drought-tolerant plants as you plan your garden this year.
  • Fix leaks! 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day. 
  • Save 4 gallons of water by simply turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth. 
  • Do not wash your vehicles at home; use commercial car washes that recycle water.
    • Car washes use 60% less water on average compared to washing by hand.