Since lawns need the most amount of water in a yard and synthetic lawns need next to nothing, making the switch to faux turf can save thousands of gallons of water every month. Soquel Creek Water District wants to make it easier for you to save water by offering our customers a rebate of $2 per square foot of synthetic turf with a higher maximum limit. The larger the lawn, the larger the water savings. This shows as a credit on your water bill after site inspection and approval.

So make the switch, it saves you money, conserves water, and it's easy with our Synthetic Grass Rebate Program. For an application, program procedures, and eligibility requirements, click here to open the rebate application. (.pdf file)

*Note: A pre-installation site visit by a Soquel Creek Water District conservation specialist is required. Call 475-8500 ext. 146 to schedule a free site inspection.

The synthetic grass of the new millennium is not like the old stuff. The new turf looks and feels more real. The grass is perforated for good drainage and needs very little maintenance. Many residential grasses are in filled with recycled copper slag that will not retain moisture or pet odors and it's durable for dogs. 

 If you would like to see and feel one variety of synthetic grass in person, come down to the District office where we have laid down a sample plot bordered by native plants. This demonstration garden and synthetic grass was installed by community members at two hands-on workshops in 2005. 

This program is available to all qualified customers of the Soquel Creek Water District. But, funding is limited. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until allocated funds are exhausted.

Synthetic turf local supplier and contractor list

The District does not endorse or recommend specific landscape companies, nor does it guarantee materials or workmanship; acceptance of such is the customer’s responsibility.  If any landscape company has synthetic turf installation experience or is a supplier and would like its name added to the list, please call Ron Duncan at 831 475-8501 Ext. 144.