Many communities in the Neponset Watershed offer rebates on water-efficient toilets and washers, plus free or discounted showerheads, aerators, and outdoor tools like rain barrels and irrigation sensors.
Explore the links below to discover water-saving rebates in your community.
Boston
Boston’s water is supplied through the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), which offers the following FREE water conservation incentives to residents:
- Water-efficient shower heads
- Water-efficient faucet aerators
- Leak detection dye tablets and installation guides.
- Get more info here.
Canton: Canton offers discounted rain barrels to residents.
- Discounted Rain Barrels: Prices range from $85-$89 per barrel.
- Order by April 19, 2026. Purchase here.
- Pick up: Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at Canton DPW Yard, 150 Bolivar St., Canton
- Must live in Canton
- Get more info here.
Dedham and Westwood (Dedham-Westwood Water District / DWWD)
- Toilets: $75 Rebate (Water Account Credit) for a WaterSense-labeled toilet that uses 1.28 gal/flush or less (max. of two rebates per lifetime of the residential/commercial property).
- Washing Machines: $100 Rebate (Water Account Credit) for qualifying models of washing machines (max. of one rebate every 7 years per residential property). Washing machine must be a front-loading or top-loading model with a water factor of 4 or less.
- Get details and rebate application forms at DWWD.
Dover – not available
Foxborough
- Toilets: $100 rebate available when residents replace an older high-flush toilet with a 1.28 gpf or lower toilet. Learn more about WaterSense toilets here.
- Washing Machine: $75 rebate for a qualifying WaterSense/Energy Star washing machine
- Get details and rebate application forms here.
Medfield – not available
Milton
Milton’s water is supplied through the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), which offers the following FREE water conservation incentives to residents:
- Water-efficient shower heads
- Water-efficient faucet aerators
- Leak detection dye tablets and installation guides.
- Get more info here.
Norwood
Norwood’s water is supplied through the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), which offers the following FREE water conservation incentives to residents:
- Water-efficient shower heads
- Water-efficient faucet aerators
- Leak detection dye tablets and installation guides.
- Get more info here.
Quincy
Quincy’s water is supplied through the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), which offers the following FREE water conservation incentives to residents:
- Water-efficient shower heads
- Water-efficient faucet aerators
- Leak detection dye tablets and installation guides.
- Get more info here.
Randolph
Randolph’s water is supplied through the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), which offers the following FREE water conservation incentives to residents:
- Water-efficient shower heads
- Water-efficient faucet aerators
- Leak detection dye tablets and installation guides.
- Get more info here.
Sharon
- Toilets: 50% of the toilet cost (up to $200) rebate available for WaterSense-labeled 1.28 gpf or better toilets.
- Washing machines: $200 rebate available for qualifying Energy Star washing machine with a water factor of 4.0 or less
- Full details and rebate application forms can be found here.
Stoughton
Stoughton’s water is supplied through the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), which offers the following FREE water conservation incentives to residents:
- Water-efficient shower heads
- Water-efficient faucet aerators
- Leak detection dye tablets and installation guides.
- Get more info here.
Walpole
- Toilets: Rebate of up to 20% or $75 for Water Sense-labeled 1.28 gpf. The toilet that is being replaced must be greater than 1.6 gpf to be eligible.
- Washing Machines: Rebates of up to 20% or $100 for Energy Star-labeled washers with a water factor of 4.0 gallons or less, purchased new at retail price and installed at the address indicated for personal use, not for resale.
- Details and rebate application forms can be found here.
Tips and Tools:
- Get independent toilet flush performance results and toilet advice from the MaP Testing Program, or check the MaP Premium list for top-performing models.
- Find your washing machine’s “integrated water factor.” Pick any machine from the EnergyStar most efficient list, or search the full EnergyStar list to locate your model and its water factor.
- Visit masssave.org for energy rebates on washing machines, insulation, and other ways to lower your carbon footprint.
Upgrade and Save
Switching to water-efficient WaterSense-labeled products helps reduce water use, lower energy costs, and protect the health of local rivers, streams, and wildlife.
Even small changes can make a big difference!
- Fix leaks in toilets, showerheads, and faucets
- Plant native, drought-tolerant landscapes
- Run dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads
- Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth, shaving, and washing dishes
- Take shorter showers
Where Does My Water Come From?
In the Neponset Watershed, your water may come from local groundwater sources and reservoirs, or a distant location in central Massachusetts. It depends on where you live.
Learn where your town gets its drinking water from!
