Water restrictions in Fremont, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Alameda County Water District serves Fremont and prohibits daytime outdoor watering, runoff, and watering within 48 hours of rain. AB 1572 phases out non-functional turf.
Fremont water service is provided by Alameda County Water District (ACWD) under the Tri-City Water Conservation Program. Permanent rules under ACWD Ordinance 2017 prohibit: outdoor watering between 10 am and 6 pm; watering for 48 hours after measurable rainfall; runoff onto sidewalks, driveways, and streets; washing sidewalks or driveways with potable water; and irrigation of ornamental turf at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites. California AB 1572 (effective 2027 for state agencies, 2031 for commercial) prohibits use of potable water on non-functional turf at CII sites and HOA common areas statewide. During drought stage declarations, ACWD can limit watering to two days per week and implement 15 percent mandatory reductions. Fines start at 50 dollars and escalate to 500 dollars for repeat violations.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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