Water restrictions in Sunol, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and Alameda County Water District (ACWD) enforce permanent water waste rules plus drought-stage restrictions. AB 1572 bans potable water on non-functional turf starting 2027.
Most of western Alameda County is served by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), while southern Alameda County including Fremont, Newark, and Union City is served by Alameda County Water District (ACWD). Both agencies enforce permanent water waste rules banning hosing down pavement, runoff from irrigation, fountains without recirculating systems, and irrigating within 48 hours of measurable rain. Outdoor irrigation is typically limited to 2 or 3 days per week with before-9am and after-6pm timing to reduce evaporation. Drought stages (declared by the agency board) trigger additional restrictions, excess-use penalties, and tiered pricing. California AB 1572 prohibits the use of potable water to irrigate non-functional turf at commercial, institutional, and industrial properties beginning January 1, 2027, phased in through 2031. The state Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) applies to new landscapes over 500 square feet.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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