West Sacramento, CA Water Use Rules: Leak Reporting Duty (2026)
Key Facts
- Repair window
- 72 hours from discovery
- Applies to
- all city water customers
- Penalty
- set by city fee schedule
- Enforcement
- water service may be disconnected
Summary
West Sacramento treats a water fixture or irrigation leak left unfixed more than 72 hours after discovery as prohibited "water waste" under city code.
"Water waste" or "unreasonable water use" means: ... 2. Allowing water fixtures or heating or cooling devices to leak or discharge excessively. ... 8. Failure to fix leaks or faulty irrigation within seventy-two hours of discovery.
Full Breakdown
WSMC § 13.04.760, in the water conservation article of the city's utility code, defines "water waste" or "unreasonable water use" to include allowing water fixtures or heating/cooling devices to leak or discharge excessively, and specifically failing to fix leaks or faulty irrigation within seventy-two hours of discovery. Section 13.04.770 bans water waste outright for any city water customer. Violations draw a penalty set by the city's book of fees under § 13.04.800, and the city can disconnect water service under § 13.04.870 for noncompliance.
Violations & Fines
Failing to fix a leaking fixture or irrigation system within 72 hours of discovery is prohibited "water waste" under WSMC § 13.04.760(8), penalized under § 13.04.800 and grounds for service disconnection under § 13.04.870.
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