Water restrictions in Orange, 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 Orange prohibits landscape irrigation between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM and limits watering to 15 minutes per station per day under the city's water conservation ordinance. Additional restrictions may apply during drought conditions.
Under the City of Orange's water conservation ordinance, outdoor watering of landscaping is prohibited between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM to reduce evaporative losses. Irrigation is limited to no more than 15 minutes per day per station. Excessive runoff from irrigation onto sidewalks, driveways, or streets is prohibited. During declared drought emergencies, the city may impose additional restrictions including reduced watering days, prohibition on certain landscape uses, and mandatory water use reductions. The city participates in regional water conservation programs through the Municipal Water District of Orange County. New landscape installations exceeding 500 square feet must comply with the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance including weather-based irrigation controllers and drip irrigation where feasible.
Water waste violations may result in warnings for first offense, fines for repeat offenses, and potential water service flow restrictors for chronic violators during drought emergencies.
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