The WaterSmart Business Rebate Program helps eligible business owners and community groups to save water and save on their water bills.
Rebates of up to $1,500 are available to install water efficient products to replace inefficient fittings/fixtures and appliances, use an alternative water supply (eg. rainwater) and improve practices.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a WaterSmart Business Rebate, the business customer must:
- be located within our service region and have a property connected to mains drinking water
- be a Barwon Water customer whose property is charged a non-residential water charge
- have a current Australian Business Number (ABN)
- have 50 or fewer full time equivalent (FTE) employees.
Or for a community group:
- be located within our service region and have a property connected to mains drinking water
- be a registered association, charity, volunteer group, or incorporated body and have a bank account in the group or charity organisation name, not a private bank account
- have not previously received grant or rebate funding from Barwon Water.
Eligible products
The approved products and services are outlined in Schedule 1.
An eligible business owner or community group must have purchased and installed water saving products referred to in Schedule 1 at or for the serviced property between 1 October 2025 and 30 June 2026.
Rebate amount
- A maximum rebate of $1,500 may be claimed per business or community group through one claim only
- The rebate will be based on the expenditure on water efficiency products and their installation
- The rebate amount is for 50% of the total expenditure up to a maximum of $1,500 per eligible property. The product plus installation costs will be used to calculate the rebate value to be claimed. Delivery and installation charges can be included as part of the total purchase price
- The products must be for the replacement or upgrade to a more efficient product
- A rebate claim may consist of one or more of the products outlined in Schedule 1.
Example
A water efficient washing machine is purchased to replace an old inefficient washing machine and costs $2,500 including delivery. The maximum rebate amount is $1,250 (50% of $2,500).
Making a claim
To claim a WaterSmart Business Rebate, an online claim form must be completed and accompanied by relevant supporting documents including:
- Original receipt showing proof of purchase / payment and a clear description of the product
- Original Plumbing Industry Commission Certificate (PIC) of compliance if required
- Photo of product or completed project
- Evidence of recycling (only for old washing machines, dishwashers and glasswashers).
Eligible water saving products referred to in Schedule 1, at or for the serviced property, must be paid for in full before an application form can be submitted. All receipts must include a clear description of the product purchased.
The WaterSmart Business Rebate Terms and Conditions are available below. By receiving a rebate, you agree to the Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that you will not be entitled to any further rebates under the WaterSmart Business Rebate Program for this property from Barwon Water.
If you have a water efficiency project that will save your business a minimum 500 kilolitres of water per year you may be eligible for a WaterSmart Business Grant.
WaterSmart Business Rebates are now open
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Enquiries
If you would like to speak to someone about this program, please contact us.
