Water Restrictions: El Cerrito vs Oakley
How do water restrictions rules compare between El Cerrito, CA and Oakley, CA?
Oakley has fewer restrictions than El Cerrito.
El Cerrito, CA
Contra Costa County
Permanent statewide water waste rules and water district schedules apply in unincorporated Contra Costa. EBMUD and Contra Costa Water District limit landscape irrigation to set days and hours, prohibit runoff and daytime watering, and can impose excessive-use penalties up to $2 per extra unit plus surcharges during droughts.
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Contra Costa County
Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) and East Contra Costa Irrigation District (ECCID) serve Oakley and may impose mandatory water use restrictions during drought conditions. Prohibitions on watering within 48 hours of rain and bans on runoff into streets are enforced. Visit ccwater.com or eccid.com for current restrictions.
View full Oakley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | El Cerrito | Oakley |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide bans | Runoff, post-rain watering, hosing hard surfaces | - |
| EBMUD drought schedule | 2 days/week during Stage 2; Excessive Use Penalty | - |
| CCWD schedule | 3 days/week odd-even, before 9am/after 6pm | - |
| Non-functional turf | CII irrigation banned statewide | - |
| Enforcement | Warnings, $50 to $500 fines, flow restrictors | - |
| Water Districts | - | CCWD and/or East Contra Costa Irrigation District |
| Drought Restrictions | - | Tiered stages from voluntary to mandatory |
| Runoff | - | Prohibited — no water into street or gutter |
| Current Status | - | ccwater.com or eccid.com |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
El Cerrito FAQ
Can I wash my car in the driveway?
Yes, if you use a hose with a positive shutoff nozzle and there is no runoff. Using a commercial car wash that recycles water is preferred.
Does the drip irrigation schedule apply to food gardens?
Watering of edible food gardens is generally exempt from day-of-week restrictions if done efficiently (drip), but the no-runoff and no-daytime-watering rules still apply.
Oakley FAQ
What are the lawn watering restrictions in Oakley?
Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) and East Contra Costa Irrigation District (ECCID) serve Oakley and may impose mandatory water use restrictions during drought conditions. Prohibitions on watering within 48 hours of rain and bans on runoff into streets are enforced. Visit ccwater.com or...
Are there drought watering rules in Oakley?
Water Districts: CCWD and/or East Contra Costa Irrigation District. Drought Restrictions: Tiered stages from voluntary to mandatory. Runoff: Prohibited — no water into street or gutter. Current Status: ccwater.com or eccid.com.
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