Water Use Rules by City in California

145 California jurisdictions compared, 116 cities and 29 counties, 269 rules in total.

Across California, Imperial County has the most restrictive water use rules on file and Simi Valley the most permissive. Every rating below is derived from ordinances we quote directly from each jurisdiction's published code: tap a place to read the text and its citation.

Few Restrictions (3)

Light Restrictions (7)

Some Restrictions (119)

Significant Restrictions (15)

Heavy Restrictions (1)

Water Use Rules strictness, California

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Water Use Rules strictness, California

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