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Water Use Rules in Santee, CA (2026)

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

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Recycled Water Rules

In the City of Santee, Municipal Code Section 13.36.060 requires new and rehabilitated landscape irrigation systems to be designed so they can use recycled water now or in the future, and requires any system that actually uses recycled water to be designed and operated under all applicable local and State law. Landscapes irrigated with recycled water count as special landscape areas, with their ET adjustment factor capped at 1.0.

Santee Recycled Water Landscape Rule

Some Restrictions

Santee Municipal Code § 13.36.030, § 13.36.060

"Recycled water" means treated or recycled waste water of a quality suitable for nonpotable uses such as landscape irrigation and water features. This water is not intended for human consumption. ... ... § 13.36.060. Recycled water. ... A. The installation of recycled water irrigation systems shall allow for the current and future use of recycled water. B. All recycled water irrigation systems ...

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