Water Use Rules in Fresno, CA (2026)
2 verified water use rules for Fresno, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recycled Water Rules
Fresno's Recycled Water Ordinance requires a signed user agreement before anyone can receive or use recycled water, conditions certain new developments in the Recycled Water Project Area to dual-plumb for it, and mandates recycled water for construction dust control where a fill station is reasonably close.
Fresno Recycled Water Ordinance Requirements
Some RestrictionsFresno Municipal Code §§ 6-902, 6-914
The purpose and intent is to provide recycled water to all service areas in the City identified in the Recycled Water Master Plan (RW Master Plan) and subsequent additions, revisions or updates of the RW Master Plan. It is the intent of the City that existing owners of property and future development, identified in the RW Master Plan as being potential users within areas designated for recycled...
Leak Reporting Duty
Fresno doesn't run a leak hotline mandate, but the code makes leaks a legal problem for the owner regardless: FMC § 6-520(a)(2) bars keeping any 'water connection...which is not tight and free from leakage,' and § 6-522(g)(2) lets the city order irrigation-system repairs within fourteen days of notice.
Fresno Irrigation and Plumbing Leak Repair Duty
Some RestrictionsFresno Municipal Code § 6-520(a)(2); § 6-522(g)(1)-(2)
(2)Keep, maintain, operate, or use any water connection, hose, faucet, hydrant, pipe, outlet, or plumbing fixture which is not tight and free from leakage, ... (g)Enforcement. If a person violates any of the provisions of this section the city may implement any or all of the following measures:(1)Require a customer to get a landscape evaluation, lawn water audit, and water budget, as appropriat...
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