Conserve the flow and keep more dough

The 2026 Environmental Incentive Program in Lethbridge is now accepting applications.

City officials say the program offers rebates for purchasing rain barrels and replacing old, inefficient toilets with new low-flow toilets. The initiative is part of the Water Conservation Plan and Strategy, approved by city council in April 2024.

The program runs from April 22 through Dec. 31, or until funding runs out. The city says each household can get up to two rebates for low-flow toilets and two for rain barrels. For both items, the rebate covers 50 per cent of the cost, up to $100 each. Any City of Lethbridge resident with a residential water utility account is eligible. The city says rebate amounts will be applied directly to that account.

“The 2024 public survey showed overwhelming support for these rebates,” says Mark Svenson, Environmental Manager, in a press release. “It’s clear Lethbridge residents care about conserving water and making environmentally responsible choices. This program is a great way for people to take action at home and be part of a larger solution.”