Sacramento County

(916) 874 – 3910 Main Phone
(916) 875 – 1955 Water Waste

Watering guidelines

Landscape watering limited to three days a week.


Watering days for an odd numbered address is Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. An even number address is Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.


All irrigation times are before 6 a.m. and after 8 p.m.


Recycled water users are exempt from this watering schedule.


Additional Guidelines:

The State Water Board has established that the following activities related to the use of potable water are permanently prohibited:
• Excess irrigation runoff flowing onto adjacent property, paved surfaces, structures or non-irrigated areas.
• Using a hose that is not fitted with and automatic shut-off device when washing a motor vehicle.
• Application of potable water to driveways and sidewalks
• Use of potable water in non-recirculating fountains or other decorative water features.
• Serving drinking water other than upon request in eating or drinking establishments, restaurants, hotels, cafes, cafeterias, bars, or other public places where food or drink are served and/or purchased.
• Application of potable water to outdoor landscapes during and within 48 hours after measurable rainfall.
• Irrigation with potable water of ornamental turf on public street medians.
• Irrigation with potable water outside of new homes and buildings (after June 1, 2015) in a manner inconsistent with regulations or other requirements established by the California Building Standards Commission and the Department of Housing and Community Development.
• Hotels and motel operators not providing guests the option to reuse towels and linens.

Rebates and Services for Residents

Indoor

  • Water Wise House Call/Survey Service
  • Toilet Rebate
  • Clothes Washer Rebate

Outdoor

  • Turf Replacement/Cash for Grass/River Friendly Landscape/Grass to Garden Rebate
  • Landscape Water Wise House Call/Survey Service

Rebates and Services for Businesses/HOAs

Indoor

  • Toilet Rebate
  • Clothes Washer Rebate
  • Water Use Evaluation/Survey Service

Outdoor

  • Turf Replacement/Cash for Grass/River Friendly Landscape Rebate
  • Landscape Evaluation/Survey Service

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