1. COUNTYWIDE WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
Presentation for the
Scenic Coast Realtors
February 15, 2018

2. Program Overview

3. Title 8 Retrofit Certificate/Retrofit-on-Sale in NMWCA and Los Osos
PRGWB
Los Osos
US 101
NMWCA

4. Title 8 Retrofit Certificate/Retrofit-on-Sale in NMWCA and Los Osos
Every home being sold or transferring ownership titles, must submit a Title 8: Retrofit Verification Form to the Department of Planning and Building.
Once verification form is submitted, staff will review and issue a Title 8 Retrofit Certificate via within 2-5 business days of submittal.

5. County Water Efficiency Standards in NMWCA and Los Osos
Fixture Type
Existing Fixtures
Replacement Required?
Low Flow
Toilets
More than 1.6 gpf
Yes
1.28 or less gpf
1.6 gpf or less No
Showerheads
More than 2.5 gpm
2.0 or less gpm
2.5 gpm or less
Faucet Aerators
More than 1 gpm
1 gpm

6. New Development in NMWCA and PRGWB
Must offset water use at 1:1 ratio in groundwater basins certified at LOS III
Pay-in-lieu ($) or retrofit plumbing fixtures
CWWCP incentivized programs are funded through fees collected with building permits
Dwelling Type
NMWCA Gallons/
Day
Cost
PRGWB Gallons/
Single Family Dwelling
250
$4440
300
$4,854
Secondary
125
$2,220
150
$2,427
Guest House 42
$746 50
$809
Well Meter Inspection Fee
$375
Addition
No offset required. All existing fixtures in the home must be water efficient.
Replacement

7. Title 19 Retrofit–to–Build Program in Los Osos
New construction within the Los Osos Groundwater Basin and outside the Prohibition Zone
Toilet, showerhead, and washer retrofits
Building Type
Credits Needed
Single family Residence
300
Secondary Dwelling
150
Guest House 50

8. Eligible for Replacement
Conservation Incentivized Programs: Plumbing Retrofit Program in NMWCA/PRGWB
Free plumbing fixture retrofits for homeowners
Replacement of (2) toilet, (2) showerheads, and (2) faucet aerators
Washer Rebates for $250
Fixture Type
Eligible for Replacement
New fixtures
Toilets
More than 1.6 gpf
1.28 gpf
Showerheads
More than 1.5 gpm
1.5 gpm
Faucet Aerators
More than 1 gpm
1 gpm

9. Conservation Incentivized Programs: Turf Removal Incentive Program
“Cash for Grass” - Remove irrigated lawn (1:1) and replace with County-approved plants and materials.
Rebates up to $6,000 to qualified homeowners.

10. Overview of the Agricultural Programs in the PRGWB
Agricultural Offsets
Agriculture Offset Program (On-Site/Off-Site)
De Minimis Exemption
Agricultural Offset Exemption
Wells (New, Modification)

11. New Website!

12. Thank You! Questions?