Water Use Rules in Santa Clara, CA (2026)
1 verified water use rules for Santa Clara, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recycled Water Rules
Santa Clara Municipal Code Chapter 13.15 bars potable water for landscape irrigation once recycled water reaches a site and meets applicable standards, and requires recycled water for other nonpotable uses when it's available, standards-compliant, and economically feasible. The Water and Sewer Utilities Director enforces the rule under the City's rules and regulations for water service and use.
Santa Clara Recycled Water Use Rules
Some RestrictionsSanta Clara, CA, City Code §§ 13.15.150, 13.15.160
§ 13.15.150. Recycled water regulations. The requirements contained in the City's recycled water regulations are hereby adopted and incorporated by this reference and made a part of the City's rules and regulations for water service and use. ... § 13.15.160. Purpose and intent of regulation of recycled water service and use. (a) It is the purpose and intent of the City Council to prohibit the u...
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