Water restrictions in Vallejo, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Vallejo Water District supplies water from the North Bay Aqueduct sourcing Sacramento River water. Permanent statewide conservation mandates apply. Landscape watering restricted to before 10 AM or after 6 PM. Drought-tolerant landscaping encouraged.
Vallejo follows State Water Resources Control Board permanent conservation mandates and local water district rules. Landscape watering is restricted to designated days and times (typically before 9 AM or after 6 PM). Runoff onto sidewalks and streets is prohibited statewide. Watering during and 48 hours after rain is prohibited. New landscaping over 500 sq ft must comply with California’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), requiring water budgets and drought-tolerant plants. During drought emergencies, the State Water Board may impose additional mandatory reductions.
Water waste: warning, then fines $100 to $500. Drought violations: escalating fines. Water district may impose surcharges.
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