Water restrictions in San Leandro, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
San Leandro is served by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD). EBMUD's permanent Section 29 Water Use Restrictions ban runoff, mid-day irrigation, and watering within 48 hours of rain in every drought stage, including Stage 0.
Water service in San Leandro is regulated by EBMUD under Section 29 of its Regulations Governing Water Service (Schedule 35405-24, effective 07/01/24). Year-round prohibitions include: irrigating in a manner that causes runoff onto sidewalks, gutters, or streets; using potable water to wash hardscape such as sidewalks and driveways; irrigating within 48 hours after measurable rainfall; operating decorative water features that do not recirculate; and serving water in restaurants except on request. Outdoor watering is limited to before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Under California AB 1572 (2023), irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial, industrial, and institutional properties with potable water will be prohibited starting January 1, 2027 for public agencies, January 1, 2028 for private CII sites, and January 1, 2029 for HOA common areas. EBMUD has not adopted a city-specific San Leandro ordinance; the City directs residents to EBMUD's conservation rules and rebate programs at sanleandro.org/817.
EBMUD issues warnings and may impose an Excessive Use Penalty of $2 per 748 gallons (one CCF) above the daily threshold (currently 1,646 gallons/day) for residential accounts that exceed the limit. Repeat water-waste violations can lead to flow restriction or service shut-off under Section 29. California Water Code authorizes civil penalties up to $500 per day for violations of urgency drought regulations adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board.
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