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Case Study · Water Conservation
Royal Garden Apartments
A LADWP-funded retrofit at a 56-unit Van Nuys building, 84 high-efficiency toilets replaced, 34% water reduction, 1,026,888 gallons saved every year. Zero cost to the property.
LADWP / MWD High-Efficiency Toilet Rebate
Project Overview
56-unit multifamily retrofit in Van Nuys
Planet Optima replaced every low-efficiency toilet at 7350 Kester Ave, an 84-fixture retrofit under the LADWP / MWD High-Efficiency Toilet Rebate program. 1.6 GPF fixtures were swapped for 0.9 GPF WaterSense-certified units. The work was completed with no disruption to residents.
LADWP covered 100% of equipment, installation, and removal. The property owner signed a single authorization form; Planet Optima handled eligibility, paperwork, scheduling, and rebate processing.
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34%
Water Savings
1,026,888
Gallons Saved Annually
84
Fixtures Replaced
$0
Cost to Property
Project Details
- Client
- Royal Garden Apartments
- Location
- 7350 Kester Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
- Units
- 56
- Fixtures replaced
- 84
- Before
- 1.6 GPF
- After
- 0.9 GPF (WaterSense-certified)
- Program
- LADWP / MWD High-Efficiency Toilet Rebate
Verified Measurement
Monthly Usage, Before vs. After
Every figure pulled from actual LADWP billing data. No estimates, no projections.
251,381
Before
gallons/month avg. (1.6 GPF · 14-month baseline)
165,807
After
gallons/month avg. (0.9 GPF WaterSense)
−34%
Sustained reduction
85,574 gal/month saved
What 1,026,888 Gallons Means
The same water saved each year, put in everyday terms.
59,700
eight-minute showers avoided per year
51.3
backyard swimming pools worth of water saved
8.8
households of four supplied for an entire year
Scope of Work
Turnkey installation, zero out-of-pocket
Planet Optima handled every step of the retrofit, from LADWP application to final rebate processing. The property owner approved the scope and signed one form. No plumbing coordination, no tenant letters, no invoices.
Work Performed
- Toilet fixture replacement (84 units)
- Angle stops and supply lines replaced as needed
- Flange repair where needed
- Removal and disposal of old fixtures
- LADWP rebate paperwork, submission, and follow-up
- Tenant notification and installation coordination
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Does Your Building Qualify for the LADWP Program?
LADWP funds the whole toilet replacement for buildings that meet four conditions. After 500,000 fixtures we know exactly what decides it.
- Inside LADWP service territory The building takes its water from LADWP, not a neighboring city utility. The water bill settles it in a minute.
- 5 or more residential units Multifamily and commercial properties with 5 or more units. Portfolios are checked building by building.
- Toilets at 1.6 GPF or higher Fixtures on the old standard, typical for buildings completed before 2014. LADWP pays up to $300 per qualifying toilet.
- An owner or manager who can sign One authorization form is the whole ask. Planet Optima files everything after that.
What Our Clients Say
“Working with Planet Optima is like a breath of fresh air! Professional and thorough, the team has navigated multiple large scale and complex projects for HDS with ease. Timely communication and a true professional partner. I recommend highly and will be partnering with them again without hesitation!”
Steve Christman
Sales Manager, HD Supply
“Once I completed the walk with Planet Optima I felt at ease and confident this project would be handled professionally. They did a complete and thorough job, were very attentive to all the residents, and kept their area clean and neat throughout the project.”
Kerwyn
Decron Properties
“Planet Optima made the entire process seamless. From the initial assessment to the final installation, they handled everything professionally and on schedule. Our tenants experienced minimal disruption, and the savings on our water bill were immediate.”
Conor O.
MDT Properties
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