By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
One thing that has not changed for the city of Hays in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic is the need to conserve water.
"Water conservation remains a priority in 2021," says Holly Dickman, Hays water conservation specialist.
"To aid in that effort the city of Hays will once again sponsor several indoor water conservation programs and incentives."
Those incentives include rebates for purchase of qualifying water-efficient toilets and clothes washers.
Low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators, some of which are free, are available in the City Finance office in City Hall, 1507 Main.
High-efficiency toilet rebates range from $50 to $150. The fewer gallons per flush (GPF), the larger the rebate. Toilets must have a 1.28 GPF or lower.
A rebate of up to $250 is available for purchasing a washing machine with an Integrated Water Factor (IWF) of 3.7 or lower.
All rebate forms and details about qualifying participation are available online at www.watersmarthays.com.
Anyone with questions may email Dickman at [email protected] or call her at 785-628-7350.
Hays is the only municipality in Kansas with a population greater than 15,000 that is not located near a sustainable source of water.