Water Use Rules in Sacramento County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Sacramento County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sacramento County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Recycled Water Rules

Sacramento County requires backflow protection on recycled water distribution systems: an air-gap separation where public water supplements the recycled system, or a reduced-pressure assembly where recycled water has no potable interconnection.

Sacramento County Recycled Water Backflow Rules

Some Restrictions

Sacramento County Code § 6.30.070(B)(38)

38. Recycled Water Distribution Systems. a. Premises where the public water system is used to supplement the recycled water system - AG, b. Premises where recycled water is used and there is no interconnection with the potable water system - RP; 39. Restricted, classified, or other closed facilities - RP; 40. Rubber manufacturing plants - Natural or synthetic - RP; 41. Sand and...

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Water Use Rules by City in Sacramento County

3 cities in Sacramento County have their own water use rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

SacramentoPop. 524,943

2 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules

Elk GrovePop. 176,124

1 verified rule • Recycled Water Rules

FolsomPop. 82,590

2 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules

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