Water Restrictions: Altadena vs Los Angeles
How do water restrictions rules compare between Altadena, CA and Los Angeles, CA?
Altadena has fewer restrictions than Los Angeles.
Altadena, CA
Los Angeles County
Outdoor watering in Altadena (served by Lincoln Avenue Water Co., Las Flores Water Co., Rubio Cañon, and Kinneloa Irrigation District) is limited to 2 days per week assigned by address — typically Mon/Thu odd, Tue/Fri even — with 10-minute-per-zone caps.
View full Altadena rules →Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County
LADWP Water Conservation Ordinance limits sprinkler watering to 3 days per week based on address, with 8-minute cycles per station. No watering between 9 AM and 4 PM. No hosing driveways or sidewalks. First violations receive a warning; subsequent violations carry fines from $100 to $600. Commercial non-functional turf irrigation with potable water is banned statewide.
View full Los Angeles rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Watering Days | 2/week by address | 3 per week by address |
| Odd Address | Mon/Thu | - |
| Even Address | Tue/Fri | - |
| Hand Watering Cap | 10 min/zone | - |
| Authority | SWRCB CCR Title 23 §§996–997 | - |
| Time Limit | - | 8 min per station per day |
| No Watering | - | 9 AM-4 PM prohibited |
| Fines | - | $100-$600 after warning |
| Commercial Turf | - | Potable water irrigation banned |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Altadena FAQ
Which days can I water my Altadena lawn?
Two days a week assigned by address: odd-numbered Mon/Thu, even-numbered Tue/Fri. Drip irrigation is exempt from the day restriction.
Los Angeles FAQ
What are the lawn watering restrictions in los Angeles?
LADWP Water Conservation Ordinance limits sprinkler watering to 3 days per week based on address, with 8-minute cycles per station. No watering between 9 AM and 4 PM. No hosing driveways or sidewalks. First violations receive a warning; subsequent violations carry fines from $100 to $600....
Are there drought watering rules in los Angeles?
Watering Days: 3 per week by address. Time Limit: 8 min per station per day. No Watering: 9 AM-4 PM prohibited. Fines: $100-$600 after warning.
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