- Have you ever wondered how much water does your lawn really needs to look good and healthy?
- Do you want to lower your water bill during the irrigation months?
- Have you thought about using new technology in your landscape to improve your irrigation?
If the answer to the above questions is 'Yes,' then this information is for you.
South Jordan City, with the support of Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, is promoting a water conservation program among residents and businesses. This water conservation program consists on a $250.00 after-mail-in-rebate after the purchase and installation of a smart irrigation controller and weather station or soil moisture sensor (see approved products list).
The South Jordan City Water Conservation Rebate Program offer is valid only for residents and businesses within the South Jordan City boundaries that purchase and install the approved landscape products in a South Jordan City residence. For more information about this program contact South Jordan City at (801) 254-3742.
Take advantage of this opportunity to maintain a healthy looking landscape and lower your monthly water use.
South Jordan City Water Conservation Program Rebate Form
South Jordan City water Conservation Program Requirements
Approved Smart Irrigation Controllers List
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the City's water conservation program?
- The program consists on a $250.00 after-mail-in-rebate for all South Jordan City residents and business that purchase and install a smart irrigation controller. This program has been possible thanks to the support of Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District.
- What is a smart controller?
- Smart irrigation controllers are irrigation clocks or timers that automatically adjust irrigation run times in response to weather changes. These smart irrigation controllers use sensors such as on-site weather stations or soil moisture sensors to manage watering times and frequency and turn off sprinklers automatically during rain, high wind or low temperatures.
- What is an on-site weather station?
- An on-site weather station is a device that detects precipitation, wind, and humidity in the air around your home. This is call on-site because you place it in an open space around your home and it directly connects to the smart irrigation controller.
- Do smart irrigation controllers work?
- Yes. It has been proven that if the smart irrigation controllers are used properly water savings can be achieved by 15 to 30% which means a lower water bill.
- What type of smart controller should I buy?
- We have a list of pre-approved controllers on the City's website. We have research them and believe they work. The resident can research the smart controllers in the internet or by asking a local irrigation supplier store.
- How much do smart irrigation controllers and weather stations cost?
- Prices for both the smart irrigation controller and weather station vary. We have notice that residents spend an average of $300 for both the smart irrigation controller and the weather station. However, the cost will vary depending on the brand and how fancy the product the resident purchases.
- Where do I buy the smart controller?
- Smart controllers can be bought in an irrigation products supply store. Some residents have purchase the smart controller through the internet.
- What do I have to do to apply?
- Resident has to be a South Jordan City resident/business and submit the rebate form and the original purchase receipts.
- The rebate form is available for download from this link. With this form the resident agrees to have the smart irrigation controller and weather station or soil moisture sensor installed within 30 days of purchase, allows City employees to verify the installation of the controller and weather station and follow up inspections, and allows City employees to check water records.
