Turf Removal Program offers rebates for eligible customers

Applications are available for a Turf Removal Program that will give residents and small commercial customers a minimum of $1 per square foot of turf removed for qualifying projects.

The program, offered by the Municipal Water District of Orange County, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and local water districts including the Santa Margarita Water District, is designed to increase water-use efficiency, reduce runoff and evaluate the effectiveness of water-saving practices.

Program guidelines and an application are available at www.mwdoc.com/services/turf-removal. Applications must be submitted before Jan. 31, 2011, and residents are encouraged to check with their local water district for participation eligibility and rebate amounts.