GEORGETOWN – Utility Director Marlene Ladderbush is pleased to announce that the Georgetown Water Department has added two items to its list of fixtures and appliances that are eligible for rebates.
The Georgetown Water Department has added bathroom sink faucets and showerheads that are labeled with the WaterSense seal — an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program. Residents who purchase WaterSense bathroom faucets or showerheads will be eligible for up to $50 per qualifying item while funds remain. Rebates are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
WaterSense faucets that use no more than 1.5 gallons per minute — lower than the standard of 2.2 gallons per minute — can reduce a sink’s water flow by 30 percent or more. According to the EPA, replacing old, inefficient faucets and aerators with WaterSense models can save the average family 700 gallons of water per year — the amount needed to take 45 showers.
Likewise, with WaterSense labeled showerheads, the average family could save up to 2,700 gallons of water per year. As a result, the reduced water usage will help families save on their energy bills by limiting the demand on their hot water heaters. The amount of electricity saved could total as much as 330 kilowatt-hours, which is equal to the amount needed to power a house for 11 days.
These new rebates come in addition to existing rebates for high-efficiency toilets and washing machines, as well as smart irrigation controllers.
To learn more about the Georgetown Water Department’s rebate program, visit georgetownwater.org/rebate-program/.
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