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Water Use Rules in San Diego, CA (2026)

1 verified water use rules for San Diego, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Lawn Watering Restrictions

San Diego Public Utilities Department enforces year-round outdoor irrigation rules at SDMC §67.3801, limiting watering to three assigned days per week, ten minutes per station, and prohibiting daytime irrigation between 10am and 6pm.

Three-Day-a-Week Outdoor Watering Limits

Some Restrictions

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

Water Use Rules in San Diego County