Water restrictions in La Habra, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
The City of La Habra runs its own municipal water utility and enforces permanent water conservation rules under Municipal Code 13.40.070. Landscape watering is banned between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., runoff and hose-washing of pavement are prohibited, and violations run $100 to $500.
Water in La Habra is supplied by the City of La Habra Water/Sewer Division, and conservation is regulated under Municipal Code Chapter 13.40, with Section 13.40.070 setting permanent requirements declared a waste and unreasonable use of water when violated. Permanent prohibitions include: watering lawns or landscape between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.; irrigating so as to cause excessive runoff onto sidewalks, streets or gutters; washing paved surfaces except with a bucket, pressure washer, or hose with a positive self-closing shut-off nozzle; washing vehicles except with a bucket or shut-off hose; running decorative fountains without recirculation; and irrigating within 48 hours after measurable rainfall. Hand-held cans and buckets are exempt from the time limit. Commercial rules also apply, including recirculating car
Violations of the permanent water conservation requirements start at $100 per violation and rise to $500 per violation under the City's enforcement schedule. Repeat offenders may be subject to installation of a flow restrictor on the service or, ultimately, disconnection
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