Services and Contacts
Services
Apply for a Toilet Rebate
Manatee County offers rebates of up to $100 per toilet (max 2) for replacing older, high-flow toilets (3.5 gpf or higher) with high-efficiency models (1.28 gpf or less) to conserve water. Eligibility requires verification, and the old toilet must be retained until approval.
Apply for an Outdoor Water Conservation Rebate
Manatee County offers outdoor water conservation rebates to help property owners reduce water usage and save money.
Apply for Splash! School Grants
Receive money for your school through the Splash! School Grant.
Download Water Conservation Resources
Bring water conservation to life in your classroom with our Water Conservation Program!
Petition to Remove a Backflow Prevention Assembly
Fill out the form to petition to remove a Backflow Assembly.
Request a Free Landscape and Irrigation Evaluation
Manatee County Extension Service offers free landscape and irrigation evaluations to help reduce water waste and improve landscape health. Access Florida-Friendly Landscaping resources for expert-recommended plants from the University of Florida/IFAS.
Request a Water Conservation Evaluation or Presentation
Manatee County Extension Service offers free landscape and irrigation evaluations, educational workshops, and Florida-Friendly Landscaping resources to promote water conservation and sustainable gardening. They also recognize water-wise landscapes through awards and provide additional conservation resources via the Southwest Florida Water Management District.Manatee County Extension Service offers free landscape and irrigation evaluations, educational workshops, and Florida-Friendly Landscaping resources to promote water conservation and sustainable gardening. They also recognize water-wise landscapes through awards and provide additional conservation resources via the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Request a Water Conservation Speaker
Manatee County's Water Conservation Program offers expert speakers for schools and community groups, free irrigation and landscape evaluations, and educational workshops through UF/IFAS Extension. Resources include Florida-Friendly Landscaping guides, Water-Wise Awards for conserving landscapes, and conservation tips from the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Requirements for Backflow Testing
Every customer who owns a backflow prevention assembly is required to have the assembly tested annually. Log into your Manatee County Utilities online account to find out when your backflow preventer was last tested and the result of your test.
Submit a Complaint for Backflow Prevention Assembly
Fill out the form to submit a complaint about a backflow prevention assembly service provider.
- 2022 WATER QUALITY REPORT (pdf) (211 KB)
- 2023 Eligibility Application (pdf) (176 KB)
- 2024 Water Usage Report Card (pdf) (505 KB)
- ADDITIONAL WATER QUALITY INFORMATION (pdf) (166 KB)
- BPA Utility standard 2023 (pdf) (765 KB)
- Manatee County Water System Odor Fact Sheet_062017 (pdf) (151 KB)
- Rain Barrel Guide 2022 (pdf) (3944 KB)
- Toilet Rebate Application 2024 (pdf) (237 KB)
- Unregulated Contaminants information (pdf) (80 KB)
- Water Quality Report 2023 (pdf) (212 KB)
Information and FAQ's
Our purpose is to provide University-based information to residents so they may learn to reduce their usage of drinking-quality water for irrigation while maintaining attractive, healthy landscapes.
The Mobile Irrigation Lab performs FREE landscape irrigation evaluations that can help residents save water and money. Learn how to have your landscape irrigation system evaluated.
Some other services we provide to Manatee County residents include:
- Educational opportunities
- Displays at public events
- Office visits by appointment
- Special programs for groups
View the Water Conservation page on the University of Florida IFAS Manatee County Extension website.
For more information, please contact:
Melanie Stokes
Water Conservation Program Specialist
(941) 722-4524 ext. 1827
melaniestokes@ufl.edu
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Water Division
The Potable Water Program includes the protection, quality control, operation, and maintenance of the entire system, from the water source to a customer’s tap. The drinking water program operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Their goal is to be “always on, always safe, always affordable.”More Information