Water restrictions in Livermore, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Livermore follows California Water Service and Zone 7 drought stages, plus permanent SWRCB rules — no runoff, no hosing hardscape, watering before 9 AM / after 6 PM.
Most Livermore residents are served by California Water Service (Cal Water) Livermore District, sourced from Zone 7 Water Agency. Permanent statewide restrictions under the State Water Resources Control Board prohibit: runoff onto sidewalks/streets, watering within 48 hours of measurable rain, hosing down driveways and sidewalks (must use broom or reclaimed water), washing vehicles without a shutoff nozzle, and serving water in restaurants only on request. Cal Water's water shortage contingency plan adds day-of-week and hour restrictions during declared shortages (commonly odd/even address days, watering only before 9 AM or after 6 PM).
Cal Water issues warnings then surcharges; city code enforcement can issue administrative fines $100-$500 per offense for repeat violators.
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