Landscape Audit

IEUA performs a variety of landscape irrigation audits that include large residential, commercial, industrial, institutional water users within the Chino Basin area. This program includes an evaluation of the site, recommendations for water reduction, and provides opportunities to the customer for irrigation system upgrades. To request additional information please send an email to Chino Basin Water Conservation District.

Education

The Metropolitan Water District’s California Friendly Landscape training programs are available throughout the Southern California region. Training includes certification for residential and professional participants.

Rebate Programs

IEUA offers a variety of rebates, including Smart Irrigation Controllers and Rotating Nozzles for Pop-up Spray Heads that improve landscape irrigation distribution and coverage. Additional rebates are available residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers are interested in upgrading devices that operate more efficiently. Residential rebates can be obtained through the IEUA Regional Residential Program, and commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) rebates can be obtained through the Save Water, Save A Buck Program.

Garden in Every School

IEUA, Chino Basin Water Conservation District and the Regional Conservation Partnership have implemented the Garden in Every School® program to educate elementary school-age children and their families, school staff, and other community members about wise water usage through the establishment of school gardens that feature drought tolerant plants and efficient irrigation methods. The program curriculum is aligned with the California State Education Standards.

•Gardens developed by IEUA: Garden in Every School®
•The National Gardening Association: http://www.kidsgardening.com/
Garden in Every School® is a registered trademark of The National Gardening Association

Ontario Cares

The City of Ontario has implemented the CARES Exterior Beautification Program (CARES stands for Code Enforcement, Arterial Street Improvement, RE-Leaf Program, Sidewalk Program - Safe Route to School). This innovative program offers grants and loans for residents to improve their homes. Ontario CARES incorporates water wise irrigation practices and California friendly landscaping as well as rebates for low water use plants and devices.

California Friendly Homes

The "California Friendly" Model Home Program offers technical assistance and financial incentives for builders to incorporate water saving, "California Friendly" features into new homes which include landscaping, fixtures and appliances. These upgrades in a new home can reduce typical water use by 30% and represent a valuable asset to homeowners. This program is jointly sponsored by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Metropolitan’s member agencies, including IEUA, the Bureau of Reclamation and the California Department of Water Resources. This effort is in collaboration with the Building Industry Association of Southern California.

Recycled Water

IEUA is developing a regional recycled water distribution system to make high quality and cost effective recycled water available to local water agencies throughout the Chino Basin. By using recycled water for outdoor irrigation and industrial processing, we can stretch our existing drinking water supplies for potable uses and, at the same time, drought proof our local businesses and economy.