Water restrictions in Alhambra, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Alhambra runs its own Water Division and has mandatory conservation in effect since June 10, 2022: landscape watering no more often than every three days, never between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and not within 48 hours after measurable rain. Hosing hardscape and washing vehicles without a shut-off nozzle are prohibited.
The City of Alhambra operates its own municipal Water Division (Utilities Department), so its restrictions apply directly to city water customers rather than being set by Los Angeles County. Mandatory water conservation measures took effect June 10, 2022, adopted following Governor Newsom's March 28, 2022 Executive Order N-7-22. Under these measures: no customer may use water for landscape watering more often than every three days; no landscape watering is allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; and no landscape watering is permitted within 48 hours after measurable precipitation. Other prohibitions include using a hose to wash cars, buses, trailers, building exteriors or other hard-surfaced areas without an operating shut-off valve; hosing sidewalks, walkways, driveways or parking areas; operating decorative fountains or ponds without a water-recycling system; refilling pools, spas or hot tubs emptied after the shortage began; and irrigating nonfunctional/ornamental turf on street medians. These measures remain in effect until the State declares the water shortage over. Report violations or get details from the Utilities Department at 626-570-5061 or waterwatcher@cityofalhambra.org. This aligns with statewide SWRCB emergency conservation regulations.
The City states staff may impose penalties for non-compliance with the mandatory measures. Enforcement is handled by the Water Division; residents are encouraged to report violations to waterwatcher@cityofalhambra.org or 626-570-5061.
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