Water Efficiency Grant Program

$1,250,000
In Clean Water
Fund Expenditures

The Metropolitan Council has been awarded funds from the Minnesota Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment to provide grants to communities to support the purchase and installation of products that reduce water use.

Biennial appropriations (2022 – 2024)

  • $625,000 per year
  • 37 communities received grants, available until June 30, 2024

Program

The water demand reduction program leverages State and local funding to expand the impact of water efficiency efforts across the Metro Area. The program promotes:

Installation of more efficient indoor
water fixtures such as toilets, washing machines, and dishwashers
More efficient outdoor water use through improved irrigation practices and technology​
37 communities participated in the 2019-2022 Water Efficiency Grant Program. Savings included:


943

washing machines replaced


1,348

toilets replaced


2,091

irrigation controllers replaced


$649,391.18

total rebates


508

Irrigation spray sprinkler bodies replaced


36

Irrigation audits


97,292,158

annual gallons saved