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Water Restrictions: San Ramon vs Walnut Creek

How do water restrictions rules compare between San Ramon, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?

San Ramon and Walnut Creek have similar restriction levels.

San Ramon, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

San Ramon water service is provided by EBMUD and Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD). Permanent statewide water waste rules under SWRCB prohibit runoff, watering within 48 hours of rain, and hosing hard surfaces. Local drought stages trigger day-of-week watering limits, typically 2-3 days per week during drought.

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Walnut Creek, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

Walnut Creek is served by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and Contra Costa Water District (CCWD), both of which enforce permanent statewide water waste prohibitions plus district-specific watering schedules. Outdoor irrigation runoff, hosing hard surfaces, and watering within 48 hours of rain are always prohibited.

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