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Date: October 20, 2005
Contact: Elisa Klein, Water Conservation Specialist, (480) 312-5650
A Hot Water Recirculation System Rebate is one of a number of incentive programs the
City of Scottsdale has designed to encourage residents to conserve water. Homeowners must
follow several steps for proper installation, inspection and application in order to
receive the rebate, which is credited to their water bill.
For example, installation of the hot water recirculation system must meet city code and
permitting requirements. Prior to installation, a Minimum Permit must be obtained online or by
calling the One Stop Shop at (480) 312-2500. The cost of the permit is $36.05. Inspection
Services will inspect the system after it has been installed as part of the permit
process. Current turn-around time for inspections is 24 hours.
The rebate amount is limited to the actual cost (excluding tax) of the system or a
maximum of $200 per system - whichever is less. Funding for this program is limited.
Rebates will be processed until funds are depleted.
The rebate is available to single-family residential properties that receive water from
the Scottsdale water system. To date, the city has received over 80 applications from
homeowners who want to take advantage of this rebate program. The installation of a system
that recirculates water between a water heater and hot water faucets reduces indoor water
use by drastically decreasing the amount of time it takes for hot water to reach the user.
Details about this rebate program including specifications for the system, a
downloadable application and the application mailing address can be found at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/water. Information on
other plumbing and landscape rebates are also available by visiting this site.
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