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Why conserve water? As one of life's most essential elements for survival, it's important to keep in mind that water is not an unlimited resource. Here in Livermore, much of the water delivered to us is surface water that the Valley's water wholesaler, Zone 7 Water Agency, imports from the State Water Project. The surface supplies are dependent on the amount of rainfall and the snow pack in the Sierra mountains, and this varies from year-to-year. While the water may seem to flow endlessly from our taps, using water wisely today will help to avoid water shortages during future dry periods.

To prepare for interruptions in water supplies, a Water Shortage Contingency Plan was adopted by the Livermore City Council for the Livermore Municipal Water Service Area. (For information on Cal Water's service area in Livermore, call 447-4900.) Originally adopted in 1991, the Plan was updated in 1996 and again in 2005. The Plan is a part of the City’s water conservation rules and regulations. The plan consists of four levels or stages of water conservation. The levels are: no conservation (Stage I); 25% reduction (Stage II); 35% reduction (Stage III); and 50% reduction (Stage IV).  The plan also contains guidelines for residential and commercial water conservation and water waste prohibitions depending of the stage of conservation that is mandated. Click on the links below to see the Water Shortage Contingency Plan and the current water rates at the various stages of water conservation.

Water Shortage Contingency Plan
Livermore Municipal Water Stage I-IV Water Rates

$$$ High-Efficiency Toilet Rebate
Older toilets use as much as 7 gallons per flush. Upgrade the old toilet in your home by installing a new high-efficiency toilet or dual-flush toilet that uses 1.28 gallons or less per flush and you may qualify for a rebate of up to $150. Beginning July 1, 2008, Livermore Municipal Water, the California Water Service Company, and Tri-Valley water wholesaler Zone 7 Water Agency is updating the Toilet Rebate Program to rebate new, high-efficiency toilets. Find details and the application form by clicking on the following links.
HET Rebate Information and Application
HET Rebate Application Form Only

Please note that ultra-low flush toilets purchased after July 1, 2008, will no longer be elibgible for rebates. Deadline for rebates under the old program is September 30, 2008.Livermore Municipal Water customers can obtain details and an application by calling the City of Livermore Finance Department at (925) 960-4320. Cal Water customers should contact Cal Water at (925) 447-4900.

$$$ High Efficiency Washing Machine Rebate
In the market for a new washing machine? Livermore Municipal Water and the California Water Service Company is participating with Tri-Valley water wholesaler Zone 7 Water Agency and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to offer rebates on the purchase of qualifying models of Energy Star high efficiency washing machines. Earn a combined rebate of up to $175 for your purchase of a qualified water- and energy-efficient washer. Check out www.waterenergysavings.com for a list of qualifying products and the rebate application form. Rebate application forms are also available at stores where high-efficiency washers are sold.