Water Use Rules in Hawthorne, CA (2026)
1 verified water use rules for Hawthorne, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recycled Water Rules
Hawthorne's water-efficient landscaping code defines recycled water as treated, nonpotable wastewater suitable for irrigation and water features, and rewards its use by letting recycled-water-irrigated special landscape areas run at a favorable 1.0 evapotranspiration adjustment factor under the maximum applied water allowance formula.
Hawthorne Recycled Water Landscaping Credit
Some RestrictionsHawthorne Code § 17.89.020
"Recycled water," "reclaimed water," or "treated sewage effluent water" means treated or recycled waste water of a quality suitable for nonpotable uses such as landscape irrigation and water features. This water is not intended for human consumption. ... "Special landscape area (SLA)" means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible plants, recreational areas, areas irrigated with recy...
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