Water Resources Division Annual Report FY 2016-2017 | Page 12

Water Conservation Program (continued)
PLUMBING FIXTURE REPLACEMENT INCENTIVES
Replacing old, water-wasting plumbing fixtures with new efficient
models is one of the most significant ways to reduce water use in homes,
apartment buildings and non-residential buildings. This helps stretch
the SFPUC’s water supplies. Since 2005, the SFPUC’s toilet and urinal
incentive programs replaced over 53,000 inefficient fixtures, resulting in
an estimated 20,000 acre feet of active water savings through the year
2035. Below are highlights for FY 2016-17.
• Toilet and Urinal Rebates: The SFPUC provided 5,020 rebates to
customers who replaced inefficient toilets that used 3.5 gallons per
flush (gpf) or more with new high-efficiency toilets (HETs). Toilet
rebates ranged from $125 for tank toilet models to up to $500
for flushometer toilet models. In addition, 181 urinal rebates were
provided to customers of up to $500 for the replacement of urinals
flushing 1.5 gpf or more with qualifying high-efficiency urinals.
• Plumbing Fixture Replacement Program: Planned during the
height of the drought as a way to help accelerate the replacement
of old, water-wasting fixtures, the SFPUC launched the Plumbing
Fixture Replacement Program (PREP), a toilet and urinal
replacement program to help residences and businesses retrofit
some of the last inefficient fixtures in our retail service area.
During this fiscal year, 900 applicants were approved to replace
over 4,000 fixtures.
• Water-Efficient Fixture Improvement Program (WeFix): The
SFPUC continued to partner with San  Francisco Public Works,
and during this fiscal year, replaced 231 inefficient toilets and 83
inefficient urinals throughout 18 City department facilities.
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WeFix Case Study
SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT
The San Francisco Fire Department participated in
the WeFix Program, replacing over 180 inefficient
toilets and urinals throughout 25 fire stations
and training facilities. In Chinatown, Station No. 2
reduced its water use by 38%.