The City is offering water efficiency rebates for the purchase of WaterSense/Energy Star home appliances and irrigation controllers. The City will reimburse 80% of the purchase cost (up to $100) for washing machines, dishwashers, toilets and irrigation controllers.  The following items are eligible for the rebate if they have the WaterSense or Energy Star logos on the packaging:

• Toilets (WaterSense)
• Irrigation controllers (WaterSense)
• Washing machines (Energy Star)
• Dishwashers (Energy Star)

Use the Product Search on the EPA website to see if your appliance is WaterSense approved.

Terms and conditions of the program:

• Only Prior Lake water customers with non-delinquent accounts are eligible for the rebate
• Appliances must be replacing old, less-efficient appliances
• New construction homes are not eligible for the rebate
• Rebate funds are limited and distributed on a first come, first served basis
• Limit one rebate per household
• Receipts must be dated July 1, 2024 or later to qualify
• Program runs through June 30, 2026 or until grant funds are depleted

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Funding for Water Efficiency Rebates is provided by the Metropolitan Council, Clean Water Land and Legacy Funds, and the City of Prior Lake.

Please contact the program coordinator at 952-447-9855 or cwatson@PriorLakeMN.gov if you have any questions about the program or application.

Additional Resources

Irrigating with lake water
Irrigation Conservation Tips
University of MN Irrigation Resources webpage
DNR water conservation webpage