Water Restrictions: Altadena vs Torrance
How do water restrictions rules compare between Altadena, CA and Torrance, CA?
Altadena and Torrance have similar restriction levels.
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 →Torrance, CA
Los Angeles County
Water restrictions follow MWELO standards and local water district rules. Torrance Water Division enforces watering schedules during drought conditions.
View full Torrance rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | Torrance |
|---|---|---|
| Watering Days | 2/week by address | Per water district schedule |
| Odd Address | Mon/Thu | - |
| Even Address | Tue/Fri | - |
| Hand Watering Cap | 10 min/zone | - |
| Authority | SWRCB CCR Title 23 §§996–997 | - |
| MWELO | - | Applies to new landscapes >500 sq ft |
| Commercial Turf | - | AB 1572 bans potable irrigation |
| Enforcement | - | Torrance Water Division |
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.
Torrance FAQ
What are the lawn watering restrictions in Torrance?
Water restrictions follow MWELO standards and local water district rules. Torrance Water Division enforces watering schedules during drought conditions.
Are there drought watering rules in Torrance?
MWELO: Applies to new landscapes >500 sq ft. Watering Days: Per water district schedule. Commercial Turf: AB 1572 bans potable irrigation. Enforcement: Torrance Water Division.
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