Water restrictions in Rocklin, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Rocklin treated water is supplied by Placer County Water Agency (PCWA), 144 Ferguson Road, Auburn. Under PCWA Stage 2 of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan, turf irrigation is limited to 3 days/week in July-September and 2 days/week in April-June and October-November, with watering only between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Washing down sidewalks and driveways is prohibited unless required for public safety.
PCWA's Water Shortage Contingency Plan governs outdoor water use for Rocklin customers. Stage 2 (entered May, ongoing) seeks a 20% reduction in customer use. Turf watering schedule: 3 days/week during July, August and September; 2 days/week during April, May, June, October and November. Irrigation hours are restricted to 7 p.m.-7 a.m. to minimize evaporation. Prohibited uses include hosing down hard surfaces (sidewalks, driveways) except where required for safety, runoff onto pavement, and operating ornamental fountains without recirculating water. PCWA's Smart Water Use guidance also recommends watering before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m. as a best practice even outside Stage 2. PCWA enforces directly; Rocklin code enforcement supports complaints of overspray and runoff under RMC Title 8 nuisance provisions.
PCWA may issue written warnings, then surcharges or flow-restricting devices for repeat violators per Agency rules. City of Rocklin overspray/runoff complaints handled by Public Works at (916) 625-5500.
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