Water Use Rules in Los Angeles County, CA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 18 cities in Los Angeles County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Recycled Water Rules
In the unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains Coastal Zone, Los Angeles County's Local Coastal Program requires recycled water for golf courses, landscape irrigation, and maintenance of public lands wherever the resource can feasibly be provided.
Los Angeles County Recycled Water Use Mandate
Some RestrictionsLos Angeles County Code § 22.44.1600(A)(7)
The use of recycled water is required for commercial and public uses and facilities, such as golf courses, landscape irrigation, maintenance of public lands, and other approved purposes where this resource can be feasibly provided.
Leak Reporting Duty
In unincorporated Los Angeles County, County Code § 11.38.640 makes leak repair a legal duty, not a suggestion: anyone who owns or rents premises with accessible indoor plumbing or faucets must inspect for leaks and fix them 'as soon as is reasonably practicable.' A companion duty at § 11.38.630(D) covers outdoor hoses, faucets and sprinkler systems.
LA County Duty to Repair Water Leaks
Some RestrictionsLos Angeles County Code §§ 11.38.630(D), 11.38.640
11.38.630 - Watering of Lawns and Landscaping. ... D. It shall be the duty of all persons who own or rent premises that have hoses, faucets and sprinkling systems to inspect for leaks, and to cause all leaks to be repaired as soon as is reasonably practicable. ... 11.38.640 - Indoor Plumbing and Fixtures. A. It shall be the duty of all persons who own or rent premises that have accessible indoo...
Water Use Rules by City in Los Angeles County
18 cities in Los Angeles County have their own water use rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
1 verified rule • Recycled Water Rules
1 verified rule • Recycled Water Rules
2 verified rules • Recycled Water Rules, Turf Replacement Rebates
1 verified rule • Recycled Water Rules
1 verified rule • Recycled Water Rules
2 verified rules • Recycled Water Rules, Turf Replacement Rebates
3 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules
3 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules
2 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules
3 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules
1 verified rule • Recycled Water Rules
3 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules
3 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules
1 verified rule • Recycled Water Rules
1 verified rule • Recycled Water Rules
1 verified rule • Recycled Water Rules
2 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules
2 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules
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