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 </figure>By BECKY KISER Hays PostOne 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.&nbsp;"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.<figure>
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 </figure>Low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators, some of which are free, are available in the City Finance office in City Hall, 1507 Main.<figure>
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 </figure>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.<figure>
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 </figure>A rebate of up to $250 is available for purchasing a washing machine with an Integrated Water Factor (IWF) of 3.7 or lower.<figure>
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 </figure>All rebate forms and details about qualifying participation are available online at <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/161/Rebates-Programs">www.watersmarthays.com</a>.Anyone with questions may email Dickman at hdickman@haysusa.com 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.&nbsp;

🎥 DICKMAN: Water conservation remains priority for Hays in 2021