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Water Waste Restrictions
In response to persistent drought conditions throughout the SCV and the State, the SCV Water Board of Directors approved a resolution on April 26, 2022, enacting Stage 2 of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Water Conservation and Water Shortage Ordinance.
SCV Water is also concerned with water waste. Not only does wasting water waste money, but we’re also facing a severe multi-year drought with no relief in sight. Every drop counts and we don’t have a drop to waste!
Prohibited Water Waste Measures in Effect
The following common activities are now restricted, can waste significant volumes of water and are easy to remedy.
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Allowing water to run off your property onto sidewalks, into gutters, and streets, etc.
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Washing driveways and/or sidewalks
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Washing a motor vehicle using a hose without a shut-off nozzle
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Using potable water in non-recirculating fountains and decorative features
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The application of potable water to outdoor landscapes during and 48 hours after measurable rain
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The irrigation with potable water of ornamental turf within public medians
Watering Restrictions in Effect
The following watering requirements are in effect:
- Limits watering to three days per week
- Odd addresses (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
- Even addresses (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday)
- No watering on Saturdays
- Limits watering station run times
- Maximum of two five-minute cycles per station per watering day (10 minutes max)
- Watering times of day (morning and evening watering)
- May to October: midnight to 9 a.m. and/or 8 p.m. to midnight
- November to April: midnight to 10 a.m. and/or 6 p.m. to midnight
Report Water Waste
SCV Water is concerned with water waste. Not only does wasting water waste money, but we’re also facing a severe multi-year drought with no relief in sight. Every drop counts and we don’t have a drop to waste!
Please provide as much information as possible to help us identify the problem. Complete reports must include the date, time, specific water waste activity, and pictures. SCV Water will only research and process complete reports.
This report is not intended to report major leaks or breaks.
If you see a major leak or break, please contact us immediately 24/7 at 661-294-0828.
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