Water restrictions in Manteca, CA β also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance β set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Manteca adopted Ordinance No. O2023-17 restricting landscape irrigation to 2 assigned days per week. Watering between noon and 6 PM is prohibited. Drip and micro-spray systems may water any day. No watering within 48 hours of measurable rainfall.
Under Manteca Ordinance O2023-17 (adopted October 19, 2023), residential landscape watering is limited to 2 days per week based on address parity: even-numbered addresses water Tuesday and Saturday; odd-numbered addresses water Wednesday and Sunday. Watering is prohibited Monday, Thursday, and Friday. No irrigation is permitted between 12:00 PM (noon) and 6:00 PM on any day. Drip irrigation and micro-spray systems may operate any day. No outdoor irrigation is permitted on any day during or within 48 hours after measurable rainfall. Washing sidewalks, driveways, and exterior non-landscaped surfaces with water is prohibited at all times.
Watering on prohibited days or times: warning, then fines starting at $50 escalating for repeat violations. Water waste citations under CA Water Code may also apply.
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