MAY IS WATER AWARENESS MONTH!
The Elk Grove Water Service is pleased to recognize May as Water Awareness Month. EGWS interns will be visiting neighborhoods throughout the district, learning about water conservation and handing out water efficiency kits to homeowners. These kits, which contain water saving devices such as showerheads and faucet aerators, are also available for pick up at our administrative office, 9257 Elk Grove Blvd.

As always, EGWS encourages its customers to use water wisely. For help with conserving water, answers to your water use questions, or to get a free water wise house call, please call our office, 685-3556.

TOILET REBATE PROGRAM
Elk Grove Water Service is pleased to introduce a toilet rebate program! EGWS has partnered with the Regional Water Authority and Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District to offer $125 for Ultra Low Flow Toilets (1.6 gallons per flush) and $150 for High Efficiency Toilets (1.3 gallons per flush). Existing toilets to be replaced must use 3.5 gallons per flush or more in order to qualify for the rebate.

To get your rebate, submit the completed application (.pdf) and the original dated receipt and/or plumber's invoice to the Elk Grove Water Service. This program is effective until December 31, 2009, but will be suspended if funds are exhausted. For more information, please call Ellen Carlson, 685-3556. High efficiency clothes washers may also be eligible for rebates. Call Ellen for additional details.

THE 2008 ULTIMATE WATER SMART GARDEN MAKEOVER CONTEST
The Regional Water Authority (RWA) and local water providers have launched the 2008 ULTIMATE “Water Smart” Garden Makeover Contest! Click the banner below for full details.

PILOT INTERN PROGRAM
The Elk Grove Water Service has partnered with Calvine High School on a new internship program. Beginning in April, six high school students will work part time for EGWS, getting a comprehensive, hands-on opportunity to learn about the water industry. Read full article

FREE MULCH!
EGWS has partnered with SMUD and the Sacramento Tree Foundation to offer FREE mulch! Mulch is available at our office at 9257 Elk Grove Blvd. on a first come, first serve basis, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 4 PM. Please bring your own tools to load the mulch and something to cover the load with. For more information, call 916-685-3556.