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Stage 1 Drought Restrictions

CURRENT DROUGHT STATUS: Stage 1

What do Stage 1 drought restrictions mean?

  • Drip irrigation and hand-watering of trees, shrubs,perennials, and vegetables are allowed at any timewith a hose that is equipped with a shut-off device
  • Reduce water use by 15-20%
  • Limit outdoor irrigation to 2 days per week

Drought Pricing

  • Drought pricing only applies to water used above a customer’s water budget. Residential customers who exceed their budget will see an increase in their water rate for excess water use.
    • Water use between 101-120% of your budget will increase from $7.66 to $9.58 per 1,000 gallons.
    • Water use between 121-140% of your budget will increase from $11.63 to $14.54 per 1,000 gallons.
  • Commercial customers will also see drought pricing for use above their water budgets.

Customers must follow a set two-day watering schedule:

  • Single-family and small multi-family (less than 7 units) residential with ODD-NUMBERED addresses
    • Wednesday & Saturday
  • Single-family and small multi-family (less than 7 units) residential with EVEN-NUMBERED addresses
    • Thursday & Sunday
  • Multi-family (7 or more units) and apartment properties
    • Monday & Friday
  • Commercial customers
    • Tuesday & Sunday
  • HOAs, government properties and schools
    • Must reduce water consumption by 15-20% or mor e of their water budget
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