City of Sacramento

(916) 808 – 1417 Water Conservation
(916) 264 – 5011 Water Waste

Watering guidelines

Between Nov 1 through Feb 28, landscape watering limited to one day a week, either Saturday or Sunday (no watering Monday through Friday).


Between March 1 to October 31, residents may water their landscape two days a week before 10 a.m. and after 7 p.m.

Watering days for an odd numbered address are Tuesday and Saturday and for an even numbered address are Wednesday and Sunday.


Additional Guidelines

  • New landscaping has a 30 day variance for watering, as long as there is no runoff into the gutters. Exemptions exist for hand watering/hose watering and drip irrigation.
  • Car washing only permitted on landscape watering days.
  • If you water your landscape by hand or have a drip-irrigation system, the watering days limitation doesn’t apply.

 

 

 

 

 

Rebates and Services for Residents

Indoor

  • Toilet Rebate
  • Clothes Washer Rebate
  • Free Devices – Showerhead, Aerator, and/or Shower Timer
  • Leak Investigation/Repair Rebate or Service

Outdoor

  • Turf Replacement/Cash for Grass/River Friendly Landscape/Grass to Garden Rebate
  • Irrigation Efficiency Upgrades Rebate (nozzles, drip irrigation, rain sensor, etc.)
  • Rain Barrel Rebate
  • Laundry to Landscape Graywater System Rebate

Rebates and Services for Businesses/HOAs

Indoor

  • Toilet Rebate
  • Urinal Rebate
  • Pressure Reduction Valve Rebate
  • Pre-rinse Spray Valve Rebate
  • Custom Rebate
  • HVAC & Food Service Equipment Rebate

Outdoor

  • Turf Replacement/Cash for Grass/River Friendly Landscape Rebate
  • Smart Irrigation Controller/Timer Discount or Rebate
  • Irrigation Efficiency Upgrades Rebate (nozzles, drip irrigation, rain sensor, etc.)

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