Water Use Rules in Ventura County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Ventura County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Recycled Water Rules

Unincorporated Ventura County landscaping must use reclaimed water for irrigation whenever the resource is feasibly available, under the county's water-efficient landscaping ordinance.

Ventura County Recycled Water Landscaping Rule

Some Restrictions

Ventura County Ordinance Code § 8178-8.5.3(b)

Reclaimed Water. Landscaping shall utilize reclaimed water where the resource can feasibly be provided. If reclaimed water is determined to be required for the project, the irrigation system shall be designed, installed, and operated in compliance with state and local laws, requirements and regulations applicable to non-potable water use.

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Water Use Rules by City in Ventura County

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

OxnardPop. 200,000

3 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules

Simi ValleyPop. 125,500

1 verified rule • Recycled Water Rules

Thousand OaksPop. 123,000

2 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Turf Replacement Rebates

VenturaPop. 110,763

1 verified rule • Leak Reporting Duty

CamarilloPop. 69,500

1 verified rule • Recycled Water Rules

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