Yes, Waukesha offers irrigation rates for outdoor water use with the installation of an irrigation meter. While the irrigation meter eliminates paying wastewater charges, the meter is only cost-effective if a customer uses at least 19,900 gallons of outdoor water per year.
For costs and other information about the Irrigation Meter program, including an application, visit Waukesha Water Utility Customer Service – Permits and Applications or call the Waukesha Water Utility at 262-521-5272.
Please note that the sewer credit meter program was discontinued in 2016. That change was among many conservation measures the city adopted because it was required to reduce water use by 10%. It was also discontinued because the costs to administer the program were passed on to all water users. The costs to administer the new Irrigation Meter program are paid only by the irrigation users.