Water restrictions in South San Francisco, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
South San Francisco water is supplied by Cal Water (South San Francisco District) primarily from SFPUC's Hetch Hetchy system. BAWSCA and state drought regulations may limit outdoor watering. Water waste is prohibited year-round.
South San Francisco receives its water from California Water Service (Cal Water), South San Francisco District, which draws primarily from the SFPUC regional water system via BAWSCA agreements. During drought periods, Cal Water has imposed mandatory restrictions (e.g., two watering days per week during past drought stages). State year-round prohibitions include: no runoff onto sidewalks or streets, no irrigation within 48 hours of rain, no watering between 10 AM and 5 PM during summer. Check calwater.com for current district-specific restrictions.
Water waste: warning, then fines $100 to $500. Drought violations: escalating fines. Water district may impose surcharges.
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