Water restrictions in Fresno County, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Fresno Irrigation District and local water purveyors set watering schedules. Statewide non-functional turf irrigation with potable water is banned for commercial/industrial per AB 1572. MWELO applies to new landscapes >500 sq ft.
Fresno Irrigation District (FID) delivers Kings River water to ~245,000 acres. During drought declarations, Fresno County has historically imposed 2-day/week watering, no watering 9 AM-6 PM. AB 1572 (effective 2024-2031 phased) prohibits potable water irrigation of non-functional turf on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. MWELO (CCR Title 23) mandates water budget calculations for new/renovated landscapes. Most domestic water in unincorporated Fresno County comes from private wells regulated by state groundwater (SGMA) plans.
Water waste during drought declarations: warnings then $50-$500 fines under emergency regulations. AB 1572 non-compliance: civil penalties.
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