Water Use Rules in Hanford, CA (2026)
2 verified water use rules for Hanford, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recycled Water Rules
Hanford requires irrigation systems and decorative water features to use recycled water unless the city grants a written exemption confirming recycled water isn't available. The rule applies citywide under the water-efficient landscape ordinance.
Hanford Recycled Water Irrigation Rule
Some RestrictionsHanford Municipal Code § 12.08.160
Irrigation systems and decorative water features shall use recycled water unless a written exemption has been granted by the city stating that recycled water meeting all public health codes and standards is not available and will not be available for the foreseeable future. B. All recycled water irrigation systems shall be designed and operated in accordance with all applicable local and sta...
Leak Reporting Duty
Hanford's water division helps customers locate a plumbing leak and re-bills the excess usage at the standard rate if the customer repairs it within 10 days; unrepaired leaks are billed at double the rate.
Hanford Water Leak Repair Policy
Light RestrictionsHanford Municipal Code § 13.04.150(G)
When a leak is discovered by a customer in a customer's water system and a customer is charged for water that it has not used, as a result of the leakage, it shall be the policy of the city to aid the customer in locating the leak. If the leak is repaired by the customer within a period of 10 days of the date the leak is discovered and the customer can establish that a portion of the charges id...
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