Water Use Rules in Huntington Beach, CA (2026)
3 verified water use rules for Huntington Beach, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Turf Replacement Rebates
Huntington Beach caps ordinary lawn area at 25% of any landscaped project under its Water Efficient Landscape Requirements, and bans narrow lawn strips outright, pushing new and renovated landscapes toward turf replacement with lower-water plantings.
Huntington Beach Lawn and Turf Reduction Rule
Some RestrictionsHuntington Beach Municipal Code § 14.52.070(G)(5)
Lawn or Turf Areas. Lawn areas shall be minimized. The amount of lawn area shall not exceed 25% of the total landscaped area on any project with the exception of high use facilities such as parks or play fields (special landscaped areas). Lawn areas less than 10 feet in any dimension are discouraged. Narrow strips of lawn areas are specifically discouraged. Lawn areas shall not exceed a four (h...
Recycled Water Rules
Huntington Beach requires new and rehabilitated landscapes of 2,500 square feet or more to install dual-plumbed reclaimed water irrigation systems using purple pipe, unless the Public Works Water Division grants a written exemption because certified recycled water is not yet available to the site.
Huntington Beach Recycled Water Rules
Some RestrictionsHuntington Beach, CA, Municipal Code § 14.52.095(D)-(F) (Provisions for Existing Landscapes - Reclaimed Water)
D. Reclaimed Water. The installation of reclaimed water irrigation systems (dual distribution systems) shall be required to allow for the current and future use of reclaimed water, unless a written exemption has been granted by the Public Works Water Division, stating that reclaimed water meeting all health standards is not available and will not be available in the foreseeable future. E. The r...
Leak Reporting Duty
Huntington Beach water customers must fix any leak, break, or malfunction in their plumbing or distribution system within 72 hours of the City's notification, or make other arrangements with the City, under the permanent water-waste prohibition in Chapter 14.18.
Huntington Beach Water Leak Repair Deadline
Some RestrictionsHuntington Beach, CA, Municipal Code § 14.18.050(R) (Permanent Water Conservation Requirements - Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions)
R. 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 72 hours of notification by the City of Huntington Beach unless other arrangements are made with the City of Huntington Beach.
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