Water Use Rules in Gilroy, CA (2026)
2 verified water use rules for Gilroy, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recycled Water Rules
In the City of Gilroy, any qualifying landscape project's irrigation system must be designed and installed to allow for both current and future use of recycled water under Gilroy City Code § 30.38.200. Recycled water systems must meet all applicable local and state laws, and a landscape irrigated with recycled water counts as a special landscape area capped at an evapotranspiration adjustment factor of 1.0.
Gilroy Recycled Water Irrigation Design Rule
Some RestrictionsGilroy City Code § 30.38.200
(a) The installation of water irrigation systems shall allow for the current and future use of recycled water. (b) All recycled water irrigation systems shall be designed and operated in compliance with all applicable local and state laws. (c) Landscapes using recycled water are considered special landscape areas. The ETAF for new and existing (nonrehabilitated) special landscape areas shall no...
Leak Reporting Duty
Gilroy City Code Section 27.98 requires anyone the city notifies of a leak, break or malfunction in their plumbing or distribution system to repair it within a set window: 72 hours during a declared Level 1 water shortage, 48 hours during Level 2, and just 24 hours once the City Council declares a Level 3 water shortage emergency, unless other arrangements are made with the city.
Gilroy Duty to Repair Water Leaks
Some RestrictionsGilroy City Code § 27.98(c)(4), (d)(2), (e)(2)
(4) Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions. All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing or distribution system must be repaired within seventy-two (72) hours of notification by the city unless other arrangements are made with the city. ... (2) Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions. All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing...
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