Water Use Rules in San Jose, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Lawn Watering Restrictions

San Jose Water Company customers and Valley Water (Santa Clara Valley Water District) service area face permanent outdoor-watering limits: no watering between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., no runoff, no watering within 48 hours of rain, with stricter caps during drought stages.

Outdoor Watering Limits and Drought Rules

Some Restrictions

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