Water-saving upgrades could mean money back for Seminole County utility customers

Replacing an older bathroom fixture or upgrading a sprinkler controller could help Seminole County Utilities customers save water—and get money back on their utility bills.The county has reopened its Water Conservation Rebate Program for qualifying water-efficient upgrades purchased on or after Oct. 1, 2026. The county recently announced the purchase date and eligible products.Eligible upgrades include:Smart irrigation controllers.Toilets using less than 1.28 gallons per flush.Showerheads using less than 2 gallons per minute.Faucets using less than 1.5 gallons per minute.During the program’s last round, customers replaced dozens of items with more water-efficient fixtures. Those changes helped save an estimated 1.2 million gallons of water annually.Eligibility and application information is available here.For households already planning a bathroom update or an irrigation upgrade, the rebates offer another reason to consider water-saving options.The program is for Seminole County Water