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Chances are, you are using more water in your home or business than needed. Valley Water offers free water conservation devices that can help you save water. Visit the Shopping Cart to order your free devices and literature today!

Wait times to ship free gear is currently 2-4 days. In the meantime, some materials can be downloaded and other materials have product searches to find locally.

For Multi-Family, Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional sites, we offer special items not available to Single-Family Homes.

Free Devices

The following list is a summary of free devices available through Valley Water's Online Shopping Cart Program.

Quantity limits may apply, and products may be put of stock or removed from the list at invariable rates, so order while supplies last! Find water-efficient products at your local store by looking for the Water Sense Label!

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Faucet Aerator
Faucet Aerator
Size Dimensions: 1" x 1" x 1". This male-thread aerator is a screen that reduces faucet flows to a rate of 1.5 gallons per minute for Kitchen Faucets and 1.0 gallons per minute for Bathroom Faucets. Not WaterSense Certified.
Leak Detection Tablets
Leak Detection Tablets
These blue dye tablets come two per pack, with directions on the pack. Place one tablet in the tank above your toilet, and if any blue dye leaks into your bowl, your flapper is leaking!
Garden Hose Nozzle
Garden Hose Nozzle
This durable garden hose nozzle features seven different spray settings. Using a positive shut-off nozzle like this in your garden is required and uses only 2.5 gallons per minute. In comparison, an open garden hose can use up to 10 times that amount!
Moisture Meter
Moisture Meter
Moisture meters are valuable tools to check on the moisture level in your garden and prevent over-watering.
Irrigation Screwdriver
This handy flathead screwdriver will help with simple adjustments to fixed sprinkler heads and other select irrigation equipment. Tip is 1/8", magnetized, and protected with a vinyl safety tip. Use with caution.

While the sprinkler system is running, insert the flat-bladed screwdriver to turn the center screw on top of a sprinkler head. Turn clockwise to reduce the spray distance. Turn counterclockwise to increase the spray distance if necessary. The distance changes are usually limited up to 25% of the existing range. Great for use to reduce unnecessary sprinkler overspray onto hard surfaces. If you are unsure of the intricacies of your irrigation system or require more details to properly make adjustments, please consult with a professional.
Chrome Showerhead
Chrome Showerhead
Size Dimensions: 4" x 3" x 2.5". This showerhead is available in 1.75 gallons per minute (gpm) *WaterSense Certified
White Showerhead
White Showerhead
Size Dimensions: 4" x 3" x 2.5". This showerhead is available in 1.75 gallons per minute (gpm) *WaterSense Certified
Shower Timer
Shower Timer
Size Dimensions: 4" x 3" x 2.5". This showerhead is available in 1.75 gallons per minute (gpm) *WaterSense Certified
Water-Wise DIY Home Survey Kit
Water-Wise DIY Home Survey Kit
The Water Wise Home Survey Do-It-Yourself Kit comes with an easy to follow booklet in four languages (please specify). It includes a Practical Plumbing Guide (in Spanish), a list of Valley Water's current water conservation programs, two toilet leak detection dye tablets, and a flow measurement bag.

Free Literature

  
Summary of Water Conservation Rebates and Free Services
Summary of Water Conservation Rebates and Free Services
Available to download or in print in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese. Contact us for copies. 
Landscape Rebate Program Overview
Landscape Rebate Program Overview

Available to download or in print. Contact us for copies.

Graywater Rebate Program Overview
Graywater Rebate Program Overview
Available to download or in print in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese. Contact us for copies.
Water Conservation Programs for Multi-Family Residential, Commercial, and Institutional Properties
Water Conservation Programs for Multi-Family Residential, Commercial, and Institutional Properties
Available to download or in print. Contact us for copies.
Submeter Rebate Program Overview
Submeter Rebate Program Overview
Available to download or in print. Contact us for copies.
WET Rebate Program Overview
WET Rebate Program Overview

Available to download or in print. Contact us for copies.

Artificial Turf Frequently Asked Questions
Artificial Turf Frequently Asked Questions
Available to download or in print. Contact us for copies.
Getting Started with Graywater
Getting Started with Graywater
Available to download or in print. Contact us for copies.
Rainwater Capture Frequently Asked Questions
Rainwater Capture Frequently Asked Questions
Available to download or in print. Contact us for copies.
Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants
Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants
From Bay Nature Magazine, learn how native-plant landscapes can promote wildlife habitat in urban and suburban environments. Available in print only. Order here.
Practical Plumbing Handbook
Practical Plumbing Handbook

Provides you with useful information on conserving water and fixing many common problems such as leaky faucets, running toilets, and inefficient irrigation systems. This handbook explains just a few of the ways that you can conserve water while keeping your home in tip-top condition. It is not intended to help you fix major plumbing issues.

Available in print only in English or Spanish. Order here.

Rules of Thumb of Water-Wise Gardening
Rules of Thumb of Water-Wise Gardening
A must-read for re-landscaping your yard, including design, soil, watering wisely and hydrozoning, and landscape care and maintenance. Available in print only in Spanish. Order here.
Soil Matters
Soil Matters
Learn about different soil types in the Bay Area, how different soil layers interact, and why managing soils is essential to a water-efficient and healthy landscape. Available in print only. Order here.

Questions?

Call the Water Conservation Hotline at (408) 630-2554 or email [email protected].