Water restrictions in Tracy, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Tracy is in Stage 3 water restrictions under TMC Chapter 11.28. Residential landscape irrigation is limited to 3 days per week. Odd addresses water Monday, Wednesday, Saturday; even addresses water Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday. Watering must occur before 9 AM or after 7 PM.
Tracy Municipal Code Chapter 11.28 (Water Management), Article 6 establishes Stage 3 water restrictions. Residential and commercial irrigation is limited to three days per week: odd-numbered addresses (ending 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) may irrigate Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; even-numbered addresses (ending 0, 2, 4, 6, 8) may irrigate Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. All irrigation must occur before 9:00 AM or after 7:00 PM to reduce evaporation. Drip, micro-spray, and bubble irrigation systems may operate at any time. Washing hardscapes (patios, sidewalks, driveways) with potable water is prohibited. Runoff from irrigation is prohibited. Irrigation system leaks must be repaired within 72 hours of discovery or notification.
First violation: written warning. Subsequent violations: $100–$500 per citation. Report waste to Utilities at (209) 831-6333.
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