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Water Use Rules in Lakewood, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Recycled Water Rules

Lakewood only extends reclaimed water service inside its designated reclaimed water service area, and only after the Director of Public Works approves a written application, under Municipal Code Section 5608. Customers pay all connection, meter, and extension costs, must restrict use to what the application approved, and must mark every reclaimed pipe and outlet 'Reclaimed Water - Do Not Drink.'

Lakewood Reclaimed Water Service Rules

Some Restrictions

Lakewood, CA, Municipal Code § 5608

§ 5608. Reclaimed Water Service Area and Conditions of Service. The City shall control and schedule reclaimed water distribution to customers. The City shall provide reclaimed water service in accordance with this Chapter to any applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter. The provision of reclaimed water service and the use of reclaimed water by any customer shall be subject to all th...

Leak Reporting Duty

Lakewood water customers cannot knowingly let a fixture leak or waste water, and once the City gives written notice of an observed leak, the repair deadline shrinks from seven days under normal conditions to as little as 24 hours once the City declares a Phase V water shortage.

Lakewood Water Leak Repair Deadlines

Some Restrictions

Lakewood, CA, Municipal Code § 7511.1

§ 7511. Wrong Use or Waste of Water. No consumer shall provide water regularly to any person, company or corporation other than the occupant or occupants of the premises of said consumer, nor shall any consumer knowingly permit leaks or waste of water. ... (b) No person shall permit leaks or waste of water. A leak shall be defined as any water not used for beneficial use that wastes more than ....

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Lakewood city rules.

Water Use Rules in Los Angeles County