Water Restrictions: Fairfield vs Vallejo
How do water restrictions rules compare between Fairfield, CA and Vallejo, CA?
Fairfield and Vallejo have similar restriction levels.
Fairfield, CA
Solano County
Fairfield permanently prohibits landscape irrigation between noon and 6:00 p.m., aligns with statewide bans on watering non-functional turf at commercial sites (AB 1572), and tightens restrictions when Lake Berryessa drops to 50% or 37% full.
View full Fairfield rules →Vallejo, CA
Solano County
Vallejo Water District supplies water from the North Bay Aqueduct sourcing Sacramento River water. Permanent statewide conservation mandates apply. Landscape watering restricted to before 10 AM or after 6 PM. Drought-tolerant landscaping encouraged.
View full Vallejo rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fairfield | Vallejo |
|---|---|---|
| No-watering window | Daily noon to 6:00 p.m. | - |
| Non-functional turf | Prohibited at CII sites (AB 1572) | - |
| Stage 2 trigger | Lake Berryessa at 50% full | - |
| Outdoor moratorium trigger | Lake Berryessa at 37% full | - |
| Fine schedule | Warning, $25, $50, $100 | - |
| Agency | - | Vallejo Water District |
| Source | - | North Bay Aqueduct |
| Watering | - | Before 10 AM / after 6 PM |
| Conservation | - | Permanent mandates |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Fairfield FAQ
Can I water my lawn at 5:00 p.m.?
No. Fairfield prohibits landscape irrigation between noon and 6:00 p.m. every day of the year. Watering is allowed before noon or after 6:00 p.m.
Are residential lawns banned?
Not currently. AB 1572 bans irrigation of decorative turf only at commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. Residential lawns may still be watered subject to the daily time window and any active drought stage.
Vallejo FAQ
When can I water my lawn?
Check Vallejo’s water district for designated days. Typically before 9 AM or after 6 PM only.
What counts as water waste?
Runoff onto sidewalks/streets, watering during/after rain, and broken sprinklers are all violations.
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