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Water Use Rules in Gilbert, AZ (2026)

2 verified water use rules for Gilbert, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Turf Replacement Rebates

Gilbert bars new artificial lakes and large turf areas from running on the town's drinking-water supply. Under Code of Gilbert § 66-356, any artificial lake built after October 8, 1996 must be filled with reclaimed water, and any turf-related facility of five acres or more created after that date must be watered with reclaimed water instead of potable water.

Gilbert Turf-Related Facility Water Rules

Some Restrictions

Code of Gilbert § 66-356

Sec. 66-356. - Restrictions on use of potable water in artificial lakes and turf-related facilities; exceptions. (a)Except for artificial lakes located on town-owned property, all artificial lakes in the town created after October 8, 1996, shall be filled with reclaimed water.(b)All turf-related facilities of five acres or larger in size created after October 8, 1996, shall be watered with recl...

Recycled Water Rules

The Town of Gilbert requires a signed use agreement and town-authorized connection before reclaimed water is delivered to any property, and only public works department staff may turn it on. Unauthorized connections, resale, or plumbing that doesn't comply with the code are all prohibited.

Gilbert Reclaimed Water Service Rules

Some Restrictions

Code of Gilbert § 66-143

(a)No reclaimed water from the town water supply shall be turned on for service into any premises by any person except the duly authorized official or employee of the public works department.(b)No person shall connect any pipe, tube or other instrument with any main, service pipe, conduit or flume for conducting reclaimed water belonging to the town, for the purpose of taking reclaimed water fr...

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Water Use Rules in Maricopa County