Helix Water District

Conserve water - EVERY DROP counts this year!

It’s always a good idea to use water wisely in San Diego County, but it’s especially important right now. Water resources in Southern California are more limited than ever. Ninety-percent of the region's water is imported from either the Colorado River or Northern California through the State Water Project. Historic dry conditions in California, coupled with the June shutdown of a major pumping plant providing water to Southern California, make it essential for residents and businesses to increase conservation immediately.

The more water we save now, the more water San Diego County water agencies will have in storage to meet future demands. If each person in your household can save 20 gallons or more a day, that will significantly help the region get through this challenging time. And saving water is easier than you might think. A few simple changes can make a big difference in your water usage – as well as your water bill!

Helix Water District offers a variety of conservation programs to our customers to help them use less water. Some programs involve installing devices such as high-efficiency washers. Other programs are designed to change water-use habits, such as the surveying programs. For these programs, an irrigation auditor will come to the customer's property, review the irrigation patterns, and give suggestions on how to give the landscape just the water it needs.

The Public Information Program is designed to remind customers that an average of 90-percent of our water is imported and we must always use it wisely. When our customers carry out these programs, they reduce water use and often see a savings on their water bills. All of these programs are offered free to our customers.

Printable List of Water Conservation Tips

Get water-wise landscape ideas at the Water Conservation Garden

Single Family Residential Customers
'Smart' Irrigation Controller Rebate Program
High-efficiency Rotating Nozzle Rebates
Artificial Turf Rebate Program - suspended effective July 1, 2008*
High-efficiency Toilet Rebates
High-efficiency Clothes Washer Rebates
FREE Replacement Showerheads
Residential Survey Program
Public Information Program

Multi-Family Residential Customers
'Smart' Irrigation Controller Vouchers
Artificial Turf Rebate Program - suspended effective July 1, 2008*
Smart Landscape Grant Program
Irrigation Performance Reporting Program
High-efficiency Toilet Rebates
Coin-operated High-efficiency Clothes Washer Rebates
FREE Replacement Showerheads
Multi-family Survey Program
Public Information Program

Commercial Customers
'Smart' Irrigation Controller Vouchers
Artificial Turf Rebate Program - suspended effective July 1, 2008*
Smart Landscape Grant Program
Irrigation Performance Reporting Program
Industrial Process Improvement Program
Connectionless Food Steamer Rebates
Cooling Tower Conductivity Controller Rebates
Dry Vacuum Pump Rebates
Steam Sterilizer Rebates
Ultra-low-flush and High-efficiency Toilet Rebates
Low-flush and Waterless Urinal Rebates
High-efficiency Clothes Washer Rebates
Pre-rinse Spray Valve Rebates
Waterbroom Rebates
X-ray Processor Rebates
FREE Replacement Showerheads
Commercial Survey Program
Public Information Program

* Note: San Diego County Water Authority is suspending rebates on synthetic turf and has asked its member agencies, including Helix Water District, to also suspend rebates. This is due to the recent Centers For Disease Control and Prevention health advisory. This suspension is indefinite while we await more definitive scientific results and recommendations on the safety of artificial turf. Click here for more information about the health advisory.

Conservation Questions? E-mail us or call (619) 667-6202