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Small Business & Multi-Family Residential Property Owners & Managers
 
Below is a list of conservation programs for Small Business & Multi-Family Residential Property Owners & Managers:
 
Faucet Aerators
Faucet aerators (the part with the screen) are easy to install and help save water. Free aerators (limited to two per household) are available at the Water & Sewer Utilities office in City Hall during normal business hours.
 
Irrigation Technical Assistance Program (ITAP)
Through the innovative ITAP, qualified technicians perform FREE evaluations of landscaped areas, one acre or larger. ITAP is designed to assist property managers irrigate more efficiently while maintaining or improving the health of your landscaping. You could save up to $1,200 per acre per year. For more information, call SCVWD at (408) 265-2607 ext. 2291, or visit the Santa Clara Valley Water District website.
 
Showerheads
Low-flow showerheads are easy to install and help conserve water, and they are free (limited to two per household) to Santa Clara residents with showerheads using more than 2.5 gallons per minute. The showerheads can be obtained at the Water & Sewer Utilities office in City Hall during normal business hours. You may need to purchase an inexpensive adapter to install the showerhead.
 
Toilet Leak Detection Tablets
Leaking toilets account for the majority of higher-than-normal water bills. To check your toilets for leaks, get free, non-toxic, detector tablets from the Water & Sewer Utilities. You can pick some up from the office in City Hall during normal business hours or have them mailed to you by calling 615-2000.
 
Water-Wise House Calls
Water-wise house calls are also available for apartments and condominiums, too. For more information, see Water-Wise House Calls.
 
Conservation Programs
Homeowners
Large Businesses, Commercial, Industrial, & Institutional Sites