Zone 7 Water Agency

05/31/2026

Beat the summer heat with a water-wise garden! ☀️🌵

As we close out Water Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to plan for those hot summer months ahead. Ditching the grass for mulch and native plants is the best way to keep your home’s curb appeal high and your water bill low. 🏡🙌

Zone 7 is here to help you make the switch! Apply for our Landscape Conversion Rebate and get $2 per sq. ft.

💰 Up to $3,000 for residential sites
💰 Up to $20,000 for commercial sites

🔗 Read full requirements before applying. https://www.zone7waterca.gov/landscape-conversion

Please note these rebates are available to customers of the City of Livermore, CA - Government, the City of Pleasanton CA - Government, and Dublin San Ramon Services District - DSRSD

05/29/2026

Want the latest Tri-Valley water updates delivered straight to your inbox? Now is the perfect time to sign up for our e-newsletter before our next edition drops!

We know your inbox is crowded, which is why we promise never to spam you. We only send out the important stuff, including:

🏗️ Updates on local infrastructure projects
🧪 Reports and safety info
💰 New and existing rebate opportunities
📅 Community events and board meeting notices

Don't be the last to know what's happening with your water. Join our community of informed neighbors today!

🔗 Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/ix_VLs

05/27/2026

We’re closing out Water Awareness Month with a fan favorite: Hummingbird Sage. 🌸🛸 True to its name, it's a magnet for local hummingbirds. Its sweet scent and fuchsia flowers make it the perfect addition to any water-wise garden. Plus, it thrives in dry shade - perfect for the Tri-Valley.

Conservation is a year-round commitment! Even though May is ending, our rebates are available to help you keep saving water and money all summer long.

🔗 Plant Profile: https://www.trivalleywaterwise.com/eplant.php?plantnum=1485&return=d12
🔗 Check out rebates: zone7waterca.gov/rebate-program



Photo Credit: El Nativo Growers

05/24/2026

Don’t let your water disappear into thin air! 🏊‍♂️☀️

DYK pool covers can prevent up to 95% of water loss from evaporation? As the weather heats up, keeping your pool covered is one of the easiest ways to conserve water in the Tri-Valley. 💧🛡️

Protect your pool and your wallet this summer with a little help from Zone 7!

💰 Apply for our Pool Cover Rebate and we'll cover half the cost up to $100.

🔗 https://www.zone7waterca.gov/post/rebate-pool-cover
Full requirements and eligible pool cover list online.

Get Up to $100 for Keeping Your Pool COVERED! It’s common that pool water tends to evaporate quickly in hot summer ...

05/22/2026

Planning to hit the Memorial Day sales this weekend? 🛒

If you’re shopping for home or garden upgrades, don't forget to pair those discounts with Zone 7 rebates to maximize your savings! It’s the perfect time to score a great deal and set your home up for a water-wise summer.

Here are the savings you can tap into:

🌿 Landscape conversion rebate: planning a backyard refresh? Get $2 per square ft. (up to $3,000 for residential sites) to swap thirsty grass for water-wise plants and mulch (keep an eye out for nursery sales!).
🎮 Smart irrigation controllers: upgrade your garden's tech and we'll cover 50% of the cost up to $125 for residential sites.
🏊‍♂️ Pool covers: keep water from evaporating during the hot months ahead with up to $100 back on an eligible new cover.
🧼 High-efficiency clothes washers: using those sales to upgrade your appliances this weekend? Earn a $200 rebate on qualifying water-saving models.

Have a fun, safe, and sustainable Memorial Day weekend, Tri-Valley! ☀️⛲️

🔗 Check out all rebates, requirements, and apply here: zone7waterca.gov/rebate-program

Please note: these rebates are available to customers of the City of Livermore, CA - Government, the City of Pleasanton CA - Government, and Dublin San Ramon Services District - DSRSD

05/21/2026

Still using an old-school irrigation system? Upgrade your yard with a new Smart Irrigation Controller. They automatically adjust your watering schedule based on local weather data and/or soil moisture readings, so you never waste a drop. 🌦️🤖

It’s an easy way to make sure your plants get exactly what they need—nothing more, nothing less.

💰 Apply for our Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate and we'll cover half the cost of your new smart setup (up to $125 for residential and $3,000 for commercial properties)!

Please note this rebate is available to customers of the City of Livermore, CA - Government, the City of Pleasanton CA - Government, and Dublin San Ramon Services District - DSRSD. Visit our site for full requirements.

🔗 zone7waterca.gov/smartcontrollerrebate

Conventional irrigation controllers typically call for longer irrigation runtimes than your landscaping actually needs. With ...

05/18/2026

Our regular May Board Meeting is this Wednesday, May 20. We invite the community to join us and participate in the open forum at 7 PM.

Let's work together to ensure a sustainable water future for the Tri-Valley. 🏗️ ✅

📅 Wednesday, May 20
⏰ 7 PM
📍 100 North Canyons Parkway, Livermore
🔗 Agenda:https://www.zone7waterca.gov/sites/main/files/file-attachments/zone7currentboardagenda_0.pdf

Board meeting agendas can be found two days before each meeting.

05/15/2026

Spring into a new look for your yard! 🌿✨

What better way to celebrate Water Awareness Month than by giving your yard a water-wise makeover? Swap that thirsty grass for water-wise plants that thrive in our Tri-Valley climate. Not only will you save water, but you’ll also create an oasis for local bees and butterflies! 🦋🌼

💰 Apply for our Water Efficient Landscape Conversion Rebate and we'll help cover the cost of the makeover! Get $2.00 per sq. ft. (up to $3,000 for residential sites and $20,000 for commercial sites) when you make the switch.

🔗 Make sure to read all requirements before you apply: zone7waterca.gov/landscape-conversion

Please note that these rebates are available to customers of the City of Pleasanton CA - Government, the City of Livermore, CA - Government, and Dublin San Ramon Services District - DSRSD

05/13/2026

Wendy here with another amazing addition to your garden - the California Fuchsia. This , we’re looking at the California Fuchsia. While many plants can't withstand the dry heat, this beauty is just getting started! Its bright orange-red tubular flowers are a stunning sight to look at and a favorite of the local hummingbirds.

By choosing plants like these now, you're setting your garden up to be a water-saving oasis all summer long.

💡 Conservation tip: native plants need very little additional water once established. Find out how Zone 7 is working to keep the Tri-Valley sustainable! 👇🏽👇🏽

🔗 plant info: https://www.trivalleywaterwise.com/eplant.php?plantnum=3093&return=c_aZ
🔗 conservation info: zone7waterca.gov/about-water-conservation

05/11/2026

Did you miss our May edition of the Latest from Zone 7? We know life gets busy! If you didn’t see us in your inbox earlier this month, you can catch up on everything right here. This issue covers our Water Awareness Month celebrations, important budget workshop info, and how to snag our local rebates. ⛲️✨

📖 Read the latest edition: https://mailchi.mp/zone7water/may26-latestz7

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Celebrate Water Awareness Month with an exclusive look at the science and technology behind how your drinking water is treated! Join us at the Patterson Pass Water Treatment Plant for a day of FREE public tours.