SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Coupon, administered by the Conservation Department, pays residential customers for replacing high-water turf with drought-tolerant landscape, supporting drought-stage compliance and the Edwards Aquifer Management Plan.
SAWS Conservation operates the WaterSaver Landscape Coupon, a popular turf-conversion incentive paying residential customers per square foot of irrigated St. Augustine grass replaced with approved drought-tolerant beds. Single-family residential coupons reach up to 400 dollars typically, with higher incentives for larger conversions or commercial properties. Eligibility requires a SAWS pre-inspection, an approved planting plan emphasizing native and adapted plants from the SAWS-recommended list, removal of at least 200 square feet of irrigated turf, mulched soil preparation, and post-installation inspection. Customers in good standing on water bills who complete projects within stated timelines receive payment. The program complements drought-stage rules and the SA Climate Ready CAAP water-conservation goals.
Misrepresenting square footage or installing non-approved plants results in coupon denial and clawback. Letting replaced areas fail to remain irrigation-free for the maintenance period can trigger return of paid funds. SAWS may pursue civil collection.
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