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Water Use Regulations

The Stage 2 Water Shortage Emergency has been rescinded, effective April 19, 2023. Water waste prohibitions that remain in place are:

In compliance with Executive Order N-5-23, potable (drinking) water is prohibited for:

Washing sidewalks, driveways, buildings, and other hard surfaces
Individual washing of motor vehicles without a shut-off nozzle
Irrigating turf and ornamental landscape within 48 hours after measurable rainfall
irrigating ornamental turf on street medians or commercial properties
Street cleaning or construction, unless no other source of water can be used

Learn water-saving tips for indoors and outdoors

Additional Resources

Homeowner Association Guidance for Water-Efficient Landscapes

Do not take or threaten to take any action to enforce a provision of governing documents or architectural or landscaping guidelines or policies of a common interest development where that provision is void or unenforceable under section 4735, subdivisions (a) and (b) of the Civil Code.

Do not impose or threaten to impose a fine, assessment, or other monetary penalty against any owner of a separate interest for reducing or eliminating the watering of vegetation or lawns during a declared drought emergency as described in section 4735, subdivision (c) of the Civil Code.

Do not require an owner of a separate interest upon which water-efficient landscaping measures have been installed in response to a declared drought emergency to reverse or remove those measures after the emergency ends.

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Rebates are available on smart irrigation controllers for homes and commercial properties.

Builders and Commercial Landscapers

Comply with efficient landscape regulations established by the City of Dublin or the City of San Ramon. For more information, contact the appropriate city's planning staff department.

Use recycled water for grading and compaction, wetting pads, dust control, and sewer flushing. Recycled water is available from hydrants and at the water recycling plant in Pleasanton. More information