Water Use Rules in Tehama County, CA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Tehama County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tehama County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Turf Replacement Rebates
Tehama County has no mandate to remove existing lawns, but new and rehabilitated landscaping in the unincorporated county over set size thresholds must meet a turf water budget under the county's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
Tehama County Turf Water Budget Rules
Some RestrictionsTehama County Code § 17.85.040(C)(2)(c)
Portions of landscaped areas in public and private projects such as parks, playgrounds, sports fields, golf courses, or school yards where turf provides a playing surface or serves other recreational purposes are considered recreational areas and may require water in addition to the maximum applied water allowance. A statement shall be included with the landscape design plan, designating recrea...
Recycled Water Rules
New and rehabilitated landscape projects in unincorporated Tehama County must install dual-distribution recycled-water irrigation systems and actually use recycled water unless the local water agency grants a written exemption.
Tehama County Recycled Water Irrigation
Some RestrictionsTehama County Code § 17.85.040(C)(6)(b)(1)-(2)
When required the installation of recycled water irrigation systems (dual distribution systems) shall be installed to allow for the current and future use of recycled water, unless a written exemption has been granted... Irrigation systems shall make use of recycled water unless a written exemption has been granted by the local water agency, stating that recycled water meeting all health standa...
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