Water Restrictions: Corona vs Jurupa Valley
How do water restrictions rules compare between Corona, CA and Jurupa Valley, CA?
Corona and Jurupa Valley have similar restriction levels.
Corona, CA
Riverside County
Corona DWP enforces CMC 13.32 with no watering 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and stage-based 2-day-per-week sprinkler limits. AB 1572 phases out potable water on non-functional turf at HOAs by 2031.
View full Corona rules →Jurupa Valley, CA
Riverside County
Most of Jurupa Valley is served by the Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD), which is currently at Drought Response Level 1 — Drought Watch under Resolution No. 3283 (adopted April 24, 2023). Parts of the city served by Western Municipal Water District (WMWD) sit under WMWD's Stage 1 of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Resolution 3206). Both agencies also enforce permanent prohibitions on water waste under California Water Code §996 and the State Water Resources Control Board's emergency conservation regulations.
View full Jurupa Valley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Corona | Jurupa Valley |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Primary water provider | - | Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) |
| Current JCSD level | - | Level 1 — Drought Watch (voluntary) |
| Level 2 watering window (if invoked) | - | 8 p.m.–8 a.m., max 4 days/week, 10 min/station |
| WMWD stage | - | Stage 1 — irrigation 8 p.m.–6 a.m. |
| State preemption | - | Cal. Water Code §996; AB 1572 non-functional turf phase-out |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Corona FAQ
Jurupa Valley FAQ
Which days can I water my lawn in Jurupa Valley?
JCSD is currently at Level 1 (voluntary), so no mandatory day-of-week limits apply. If JCSD escalates to Level 2, watering is capped at 4 days/week between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., with no more than 10 minutes per station per day.
Will I be fined for letting my lawn die during drought?
No. Cal. Civil Code §4735 prohibits HOAs from fining homeowners for reducing or eliminating watering during a state- or locally-declared drought emergency, and protects the right to install drought-tolerant landscaping.
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