6. Are there exceptions to the non-functional turf irrigation prohibition?

[Yes, the prohibition does not apply to residential lawns, or any turf regularly used for human recreational purposes, such as community spaces, or sports fields and other turf spaces used for recreation or events.] Also, the regulation does not ban the irrigation of trees or other non-turf plantings.

Additionally, turf may be exempt from the prohibition if the owner or manager demonstrates to CVWD that the turf meets two requirements established by the state, that 1) the turf species has a plant factor of 0.3 or less; and 2) the turf is irrigated in a way that uses low levels of water (less than 40% of reference evapotranspiration).

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1. 1. What are the Demand Reduction actions adopted by CVWD and when do they go into effect?
2. 2. What is Non-Functional Turf?
3. 3. Who does the prohibition apply to?
4. 4. Does the prohibition apply to residential properties?
5. 5. If the prohibition only applies to potable water, what is potable water?
6. 6. Are there exceptions to the non-functional turf irrigation prohibition?
7. 7. May I continue to water trees and other non-turf plantings planted among non-functional turf?
8. 8. How long is the prohibition in effect?
9. 9. Does the prohibition apply to HOAs?
10. 10. Who decides if turf owned by the HOA is functional?
11. 11. Where can I report water waste violations?
12. 12. What action(s) is CVWD authorized to take to enforce the prohibition?
13. 13. Who will enforce the prohibition of irrigating non-functional turf?