The Certified Water Efficient Home program is designed to recognize the residents who use water efficiently in their home and landscape.  Homes that are certified have implemented high-efficiency upgrades, water-saving practices and effective landscape water use management.

Complete this form to share your water efficiency efforts, and the City of Tempe will recognize your home as a Certified Water Efficient Home.  Prior to completing the form, review the certification criteria.

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Resident Information

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First Name:

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First Name:

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Last Name:

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Last Name:

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Email Address

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Email Address

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Phone Number

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Phone Number

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Type of Home

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Single Family Residential

Townhouse

Condo

Other (If other, type text here): If other, type text here.

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Certification Home Address

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Street Address 1

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Street Address 1

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Street Address 2

Street Address 2

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City

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City

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Zip Code

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Zip Code

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Mailing Address 1

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Mailing Address 1

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Mailing Address 2

Mailing Address 2

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City

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City

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Zip Code

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Zip Code

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Criteria

 

Water efficiency is achieved through a combination of technology and behavior.  Complete the form to indicate your level of water efficiency in each area of your home.

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Bathroom Criteria

Answers to the below must be "Yes" for your home to be certified.  If the answer is unknown, review the criteria on the main webpage.

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Does your home have efficient toilets?  Efficient toilets purchased after 2005 must flush 1.28 gallons per flush and be WaterSense labeled.  Toilets upgraded prior to 2005 may flush up to 1.6 gallons of water per flush to be considered efficient.  Tempe has a rebate for new toilets.

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Does your home have efficient toilets? Efficient toilets purchased after 2005 must flush 1.28 gallons per flush and be WaterSense labeled. Toilets upgraded prior to 2005 may flush up to 1.6 gallons of water per flush to be considered efficient. Tempe has a rebate for new toilets.

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No

I am not sure.

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Below is a list of common water-saving practices that apply to typical single family home bathrooms.  To be certified, you must indicate at least two of these practices, but you may select as many as apply to your home.

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Below is a list of common water-saving practices that apply to typical single family home bathrooms. To be certified, you must indicate at least two of these practices, but you may select as many as apply to your home.

Install a WaterSense labeled showerhead to save 2,700 gallons of water each year.

Time your shower to keep it under five minutes to save up to 1,000 gallons per month.

Install a WaterSense labeled faucet or faucet accessory to save 700 gallons of water each year.

Plug the sinks instead of running the water to rinse your razor and save up to 300 gallons a month.

Turn off the water while washing your hair and save up to 150 gallons a month.

Take showers instead of bath to save up to 57 gallons.

Test your toilet for leaks by putting food coloring in the tank at least once a year.

Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save up to four gallons per minute.

Drop tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water every time.

While you wait for hot water, collect the running water and use it to water plants.

I have not done at least two of the above.

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Tell us about any additional efforts this home has made in the bathroom to conserve water and increase efficiency.  [Limit:  2,000 Characters]

Tell us about any additional efforts this home has made in the bathroom to conserve water and increase efficiency. [Limit: 2,000 Characters]

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Kitchen Criteria

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Below is a list of common water-saving practices that apply to typical single family home kitchens.  To be certified, you must indicate at least one of these practices, but you may select as many as apply to your home.

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Below is a list of common water-saving practices that apply to typical single family home kitchens. To be certified, you must indicate at least one of these practices, but you may select as many as apply to your home.

Install an ENERGY STAR certified dishwasher.

Designate one glass for your drinking water each day, or refill a water bottle.

Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.

Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Instead compost vegetable food waste and save gallons every time.

Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.

Defrost food in the refrigerator instead of using running water.

Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap.

Cook food in as little water as possible, and select the proper pan size for cooking.

Collect the water you use while rinsing fruit and vegetables. Use it to water house plants.

I have not done any of the above.

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Tell us about any additional efforts this home has made in the kitchen to conserve water and increase efficiency.  [Limit:  2,000 Characters]

Tell us about any additional efforts this home has made in the kitchen to conserve water and increase efficiency. [Limit: 2,000 Characters]

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Laundry Criteria

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Below is a list of common water-saving practices that apply to typical single family home associated with laundry.  To be certified, you must indicate at least one of these practices, but you may select as many as apply to your home.

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Below is a list of common water-saving practices that apply to typical single family home associated with laundry. To be certified, you must indicate at least one of these practices, but you may select as many as apply to your home.

Install an ENERGY STAR certified clothes washer.

Match the water level to the size of the load.

Run full loads whenever possible.

Install a laundry to landscape gray water system if there is an appropriate re-use for the water in the landscape.

Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible.

I have not done any of the above.

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Tell us about any additional efforts this home has made related to the laundry to conserve water and increase efficiency.  [Limit:  2,000 Characters]

Tell us about any additional efforts this home has made related to the laundry to conserve water and increase efficiency. [Limit: 2,000 Characters]

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Water Management Criteria

Answers to the below must be "Yes" for your home to be certified.  If the answer is unknown, review the criteria on the main webpage.

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Is the service address for the home registered on the WaterSmart Customer Portal?

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Is the service address for the home registered on the WaterSmart Customer Portal?

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No

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Have you completed the Water Use Calculator?

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Have you completed the Water Use Calculator?

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No

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Have you received a water consultation from the City of Tempe within the past two years and implemented the recommendations provided?

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Have you received a water consultation from the City of Tempe within the past two years and implemented the recommendations provided?

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No

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Have you used WaterSmart to verify that you have no leaks and agree to continue to monitor hourly water usage for leaks?

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Have you used WaterSmart to verify that you have no leaks and agree to continue to monitor hourly water usage for leaks?

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No

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Have you attended (virtual or in-person) or watched a recording of a water conservation workshop within the last three years?

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Have you attended (virtual or in-person) or watched a recording of a water conservation workshop within the last three years?

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No

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 Does the home have a landscape or pool that you maintain?

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Does the home have a landscape or pool that you maintain?

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No

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