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Section 9 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Demand Management Measures City of Pleasanton Public Draft | May 2026 9-8 EKI Environment & Water, Inc. 9.1.7.3 Free Indoor Water-Efficient Device Program Homes built prior to 1992 may not have water-efficient indoor plumbing, such as low flow or high- efficiency toilets, showerheads, and faucet aerators. Starting with the U.S. Energy Policy Act of 1992, standards were established for water fixtures, including ultra-low flow toilets (i.e., 1.6 gallon per flush [gpf]), showerheads (2.5 gallon per minute [gpm]), and faucets (2.5 gpm) commercially available after January 1994. In 2002, to promote indoor water conservation, the City piloted program to provide residential customers with free water-efficient showerheads. However, the showerheads were not well received, likely due to poor aesthetic appeal, and the program was discontinued for several years. In 2008, the City began its existing Free Indoor Water Efficient Device Program with more aesthetically appealing equipment. This program continues to offer all City water customers low flow showerheads (limit 3 per water account) and bathroom aerators (limit 3 per water account). Additionally, the City provides free toilet dye strips for toilet leak detection. These items are provided by request and offered by water staff to customers. A display at the City’s Customer Service Center counter displays the offer of this program. The program is also advertised during local events where a City water conservation table is present. 9.1.7.4 Free Water Conservation Lavatory Signs The City provides commercial customers with easy-to-use water conservation signs that can be posted on lavatory mirrors. These signs remind customers and employees to be mindful of water waste. 9.1.7.5 Free Compost for Pleasanton Residents The City is piloting a self-haul compost program offering free compost for Pleasanton residents. Compost enriches soil, improves water retention, and supports healthier gardens, all while reducing landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The compost provided is SB 1383-compliant. 9.1.7.6 Rebate Programs The following rebate programs reimburse the City’s customers for upgrading existing equipment and appliances with more water-efficient models. 9.1.7.6.1 Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers The City also partners with Zone 7 to provide a Weather-Based Irrigation Controller Rebate Program, which is available to single- and multi-family residences and non-residential customers. Installing weather-based irrigation controllers qualifies customers for a rebate of up to 50% of associated costs, up to a maximum of $125 for residential customers, or $3,000 for non-residential/HOA properties. 9.1.7.6.2 Water-Efficient Irrigation Equipment Irrigation customers participating in the City’s Water-Efficient Landscape Program are eligible for rebates towards qualifying water-efficient irrigation equipment utilized on functional turf. Qualifying equipment includes rain sensors, pressure regulating devices, and rotary nozzles. The maximum rebate is $200 per site. 9.1.7.6.3 Water-Efficient Washing Machines Since 1998, Zone 7 has had a Residential Clothes Washer Rebate Program available to Livermore-Amador Valley water customers. The rebate is for the purchase of qualifying high efficiency clothes washing machines. In 2008, Zone 7 partnered with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) and other San Francisco Bay Area water agencies on a regional strategy to increase water and energy efficiency. The current program offers a rebate of up to $200 for installation of an "Energy Star Most Efficient" clothes washer. Though