On April 22, 2024, the District's Board of Directors declared Adequate Water Supply Conditions for 2023, asking customer to use water as efficiently as possible.  Water Supplies adequate to meet 100% of customer demand in 2024. 

Adequate Water Supply Water Use Prohibitions:

The goal of Adequate Water Supply to transition from water conservation to water use efficiency in accordance with the Demand Management Measures specified in the District’s Urban Water Management Plan. Requirements specified in Adequate Water Supply are applicable to and enforced at all times. The following requirements shall be in force during Adequate Water Supply conditions and in all subsequent stage declarations unless the Board modifies or adds to these prohibitions:

1. Water must not be permitted to discharge, flow, or run to waste into any gutter, sanitary sewer, water course, or storm drain, or to any adjacent lot, from any tap, hose, faucet, pipe, sprinkler, or nozzle. In the case of irrigation, “discharge,” “flow,” or “run to waste” means that the earth intended to be irrigated has been saturated with water to the point that excess water flows over the earth to waste. In the case of washing, “discharge,” “flow,” or “run to waste” means the water in excess of that which is necessary to wash, wet or clean the dirty or dusty object, such as an automobile or boat, flows to waste;
2. The washing of vehicles is permitted only with the use of a water saver nozzle equipped with automatic shut-off and bucket, provided minimal runoff occurs on sidewalks or street;
3. The use of water for washing down sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, homes or buildings is prohibited except as necessary for health, sanitary, or fire protection purposes. A Customer desiring a variance may submit a written request to the District which will be reviewed by the Water Conservation Supervisor and submitted to the General Manager or his designee for approval or denial;
4. Customers watering food grown for personal consumption are exempt from any watering day restrictions in all Water Conservation Stages;
5. All water hoses or filling apparatus shall be equipped with a control nozzle capable of completely shutting off the flow of water except when positive pressure to the nozzle is applied;
6. All water fixtures or heating or cooling devices must not be allowed to leak or discharge. All known leaks must be repaired within seven (7) days or less depending on the severity of the leak.
7. The operation of an irrigation system that applies water to an impervious surface (example: concrete or asphalt) or that is in disrepair is prohibited;
8. Water during cooler morning and evening hours to reduce evaporation and avoid peak energy demand times. Outdoor watering from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. is prohibited;
9. Irrigation of landscaping within 48 hours of measurable rainfall is prohibited. Measurable rainfall shall be defined as any rainfall equal to or greater than 1/8 of an inch;
10. Backwashing or overfilling, so as to discharge water to waste, swimming pools, decorative basins, or ponds in excess of the frequency reasonably necessary to maintain the clarity or cleanliness of the water is prohibited;
11. All pools, spas, decorative or ornamental fountains, ponds and waterways must be equipped with a recirculation pump and must be constructed to be leak-proof;
12. The use of water from a fire hydrant without the expressed written permission from the District is prohibited;
13. The use of water in new conveyer car washes and new commercial laundry systems that do not use a recirculation system shall be prohibited;
14. The serving of water other than upon request in eating or drinking establishments, including but not limited to restaurants, hotels, cafes, cafeterias, bars, or other public places where food or drink are served and/or purchased is prohibited;
15. The irrigation of any ornamental turf located in a street median is prohibited;
16. The irrigation of landscapes outside of newly constructed homes and buildings in a manner inconsistent with regulations or other requirements established by the California Building Standards Commission and the Department of Housing and Community Development is prohibited;
17. To promote water conservation, operators of hotels and motels shall provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily. The hotel or motel shall prominently display notice of this option in each guestroom using clear and easily understood language;
18. Customers may register their Weather Based Irrigation Controllers (WBIC) with the District for consideration in subsequent Water Conservation Stages.  Customers with a registered WBIC shall be exempt from any watering schedule in any subsequent Water Conservation Stage, provided the WBIC is in good repair and set to operate off of its intended weather based operating instructions. Customers with a registered WBIC can allow the controller to operate with 100% of evapotranspiration (ET) settings for the Sacramento area in Normal Water Supply conditions; and,
19. Customers utilizing a drip irrigation system to irrigate their landscape (including subsurface drip irrigation systems for turf/lawn areas) are exempt from any watering day restrictions listed or determined by the Board in all subsequent Water Conservation Stages.
20. The watering of non-functional turf (turf that is solely ornamental and not regularly used for human recreation purposes or for civic or community events. Non-functional turf does not include sports fields and turf that is regularly used for human recreation purposes or for civic or community events) is prohibited for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. 

Enforcement

• First encounter - Notice of Violation - Education
  • Notify customer about situation. Educate about benefits of making changes. Offer Water-Wise House Call.
• Second Encounter – Warning Notice of Violation 
  • Issue Warning Notice. Warn customer that subsequent infractions will result in violations.
• Third Encounter – First Violation
  • Issue First Violation. Certified letter sent to customer stating that subsequent infractions will result in additional service charges.
• Fourth Encounter – Second Violation
  • Issue Second Violation. Customer is assessed a $50 service charge.
• Fifth Encounter – Third Violation
  • Issue Third Violation. Customer is assessed a $100 service charge.
• Sixth Encounter – Fourth Violation
  • Issue Fourth Violation. Flat Rate customers will have service discontinued, downsized (if presently unmetered) or have a meter installed at home owner expense. Metered customers may have water use discontinued and or have an additional service charges.