Water Use Rules in San Diego, CA (2026)
2 verified water use rules for San Diego, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Turf Replacement Rebates
San Diego prohibits commercial, industrial, and institutional properties from using potable water to irrigate non-functional (purely ornamental) turf, following state timelines, unless the turf is watered with recycled water or qualifies as functional turf.
San Diego Non-Functional Turf Watering Ban
Significant RestrictionsSan Diego Municipal Code § 67.3803(a)
(a) Using potable water for the irrigation of non-functional turf for commercial, industrial, and institutional properties per timelines and requirements set forth in California Water Code section 10608.14, as may be amended. Section 67.3803(a) shall not apply to turf irrigated with recycled water or to functional...
Leak Reporting Duty
San Diego's water waste ordinance requires customers to repair or stop any water leak as soon as it's discovered, or within 72 hours of the City's notification, or face water waste penalties under Municipal Code § 67.3803(c).
San Diego Water Leak Repair Deadline
Some RestrictionsSan Diego Municipal Code § 67.3803(c)
(c) Failing to repair or stop water leaks upon discovery or within 72 hours of notification by the City of San Diego. (d) Washing down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, or other paved areas without using a power washer or a hose with a shutoff nozzle. Washing any paved areas is only allowed to alleviate i...
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