Water Wise Survey & Incentive Program
A Program for Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Water Customers
The City of Santa Barbara is offering water use surveys free of charge. This is a service provided to you which could result in a savings on your water, sewer, and energy bills. In addition, your facility may be eligible for monetary incentives from the City to make the recommended efficiency upgrades.
About the Survey
The surveys will be performed by City staff who will come to your business at a time convenient for you. We will request one to a few hours of time from a manager or facility engineer to accompany the water survey specialist during the site visit.
The team will conduct a comprehensive water survey, looking at current and historic water use and provide recommendations as to how your facility can become more water efficient and save you money. Learn more about the Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Survey and Incentive Program by watching this video.
Survey Findings and Incentives
After the survey is complete, you will receive a summary report that contains an analysis of your facility’s water use, annual costs, water and cost-saving recommendations, and a detailed description of water efficient measures eligible for monetary incentives from the City of Santa Barbara. Your specific survey report will also include a cost-benefit analysis for implementing the recommendations.
Recent Results
- Santa Barbara City College- Water savings: 29%, Annual Savings: $35,346
- Santa Barbara Waterfront- Water savings: 27%, Annual Savings: $41,465
Am I eligible?
This particular CII survey program is for commercial, industrial, and institutional water customers who average 100 HCF or more a month in water use. To find out if you qualify for the WaterWise CII Survey, call the Water Conservation office at (805) 564-5460.