Water Rebate Program for Bloomington Households

Water conservation efforts are important in Bloomington. In 2020 alone, residents and businesses in Bloomington used 3.4 billion gallons of water! 

While Bloomington is fortunate to get its water from several sources, including local aquifers and the Mississippi River, we want to make sure that these resources remain healthy and available well into the future.

Irrigation systems, toilets, clothes washers, and dishwashers are the biggest water users in most homes – but they don’t necessarily use water wisely. Newer models do the job just as well, but they can use up to 40% less water to do it!  For example, replacing an old toilet with an EPA WaterSense model can save 13,000 gallons of water annually for the average family.  That’s a lot of water—and extra cost on your water bill.

To help Bloomington residents conserve water and save money by installing water-saving devices, Bloomington water customers can now apply for rebates for the purchase of WaterSense labeled and Energy Star qualified appliances and water saving rain barrels. Information on the rebate program is below.

Rebate Program Details

• The rebate program is only available to customers of the City of Bloomington Water Utility.
• Rebates are for residential properties only. This includes single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, or duplexes. 
• New construction and new development are ineligible for rebates in this program.
• Rebate devices must be installed within the City of Bloomington, Minnesota. 
• New WaterSense or EnergyStar devices must be replacing an existing, less efficient device.
• Rebates will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis until all rebate funds as allocated are exhausted or until June 30, 2026, whichever comes first.  There are no guarantees that rebate funds will be available at the time of purchase.
• Rebates are available for device cost only; labor charges are not applicable.
• Each Bloomington water account is limited to two rebate claims.
• Upon approval, rebates will be issued as credits on the water utility bill. No rebate checks will be issued.  If rebate is approved, rebate will appear on the utility bill in 2-3 billing cycles.
• Only qualifying purchases made on or after July 2, 2024, are eligible for the rebate. 
• The City of Bloomington reserves the right to conduct inspections to verify the installation of products at the specified address. Utility Bill credits will be revoked if products have not been installed at the location specified on the rebate application.  
• You must provide receipts and information about the make and model of the device at the time of application.
• The City reserves the right to amend or terminate the Rebate program at any time.

How to apply

Obtain a City of Bloomington Water Efficiency Rebate Program Application online or in person at Bloomington Public Works, 1700 West 98th Street.

Complete the application and include a copy of the original purchase receipt. The receipt must clearly identify the date of purchase, the manufacturer, and the model installed.

Applications and receipts can be emailed to: publicworks@BloomingtonMN.gov or sent to

Bloomington Water Rebate Program
1700 W 98th Street
Bloomington, MN  55431

Program Funding

Funding for the rebate program is provided by the Metropolitan Council and Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment’s Water Efficiency Grant, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, the Bloomington Sustainability Commission, and the Bloomington Water Utility.