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Spokane Public Works outlines water conservation master plan and eyes rate changes

Public Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability Committee · December 15, 2025
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Summary

Public Works told the committee personalized rebates (SpokaneScape, Water Wise Challenge) produce the biggest conservation gains, noted toilet rebates (~$100) and SpokaneScape credits (up to $500), and said staff will study commercial rate structure changes for 2026 while bringing the conservation master plan forward in Q1.

Spokane Public Works presented data Dec. 15 showing interactive, personalized programs produce the largest per‑customer water savings and signaled changes to how the city prices commercial water use.

City staff reviewed rebate activity since 2020 and the relative effectiveness of each incentive. Public Works noted that ‘‘toilet rebates are like a $100’’ while SpokaneScape credits ‘‘can be up to $500’’ on a customer’s bill. Staff said passive fixture programs (free or low‑cost physical equipment) generally yield smaller sustained…

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