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Water Use Exemptions

The following watering activities are exempt from water waste restrictions as noted.

Water Use Exemptions
Drip Irrigation	Drip irrigation and bubbler systems may run any day of the week. However, watering cannot exceed the Maximum Watering Frequency.
Hand watering	Hand watering is allowed any day and/or time, as long as water does not spray or flow off the property.
Irrigation System Testing	Supervised testing of irrigation systems is allowed as long as someone is physically present during the testing.
Landscape Watering - Smart Controllers	Commercial and residential properties using smart controllers may receive a three-year watering schedule exemption from member agencies. While time of day restrictions still apply, eligible customers would be exempt from the mandatory watering schedule.
New Turf Planting	Local turf limitations restrict the amount of grass based on drought stage. Warm-season grasses may be planted any time of year. Varieties include bermuda, zoysia, buffalograss and St. Augustine. No cool-season grass allowed May 1 through August 31. Includes fescue, ryegrass, bluegrass and bentgrass.
Nursery Stock Irrigation	Irrigation of vegetation intended for sale at a licensed commercial nursery is allowed. Water may not flow or spray off the property.
Overseeding-Reseeding	You may water a new landscape or reseeded landscape daily for up to 30 days after the initial planting. This exemption is allowed once per calendar year. Call 822-8571 before the planting takes place so we can make note of this on your water account.
Public Health & Welfare	Water used to abate a health or safety hazard is allowed.
Residential Car Washing	Washing personal vehicles is allowed as long as you use a leak-free hose with positive shut-off nozzle.
Water-Budgeted Facilities	A facility that is assigned a water budget by the district in accordance with the Service Rules Section 12 is exempt from time-of-day, assigned day and watering frequency restrictions.