Despite rainy days, the region has teetered on the edge of a severe drought for months. At the same time, water costs continue to rise. The city is actively encouraging residents to lower their daily water footprint.

Minnetonka’s Water Efficiency Rebate Program offers cash-back incentives to help cover the cost of qualifying conservation upgrades. Eligible investments include smart irrigation controllers, low-flow toilets, Energy Star clothes washers and water-saving showerheads.

• Adjust watering: Follow odd-even watering schedule and avoid daytime watering.
• Check for leaks: Routinely monitor toilets and indoor plumbing.
• Upgrade: Swap out outdated gear for water-saving appliances.

Switching to paperless billing also allows you to receive instant bill notifications and actively track your conservation success. Sign up at minnetonkamn.gov/water.