Frequently Asked Questions

• January 1, 2029 – HOA common areas, mobile home parks, and retirement communities must permanently discontinue watering NFT in common areas to comply with AB 1572.
• June 30, 2031 – HOAs must provide compliance reports to the State Water Resources Control Board every three years.

Non-functional turf refers to grass areas that are purely decorative and do not serve a practical purpose for recreation or other functional activities. If the only time people walk on the turf is to mow it, then it’s likely non-functional.

AB 1572 is a legislative act that prohibits the irrigation of non-functional turf with potable water in certain areas to promote water conservation and sustainable landscaping practices.

Steps to Get Started

• Assess existing turf areas
• Develop a plan to replace non-functional turf with sustainable alternatives.
• Educate homeowners about the benefits of water-efficient landscaping.
• Apply for any available rebate incentives for turf replacement.

*Apply early as funding is limited, and rebates are on a first-come-first-served basis. 

AB 1572 was implemented to address water scarcity issues by reducing water usage in landscaping. Non-functional turf requires significant amounts of water and replacing it with water-efficient, desert-friendly plants or other sustainable landscaping options helps conserve water.

AB 1572 applies to common areas managed by HOAs, commercial properties, and other specified areas.

Yes, CVWD offers rebates for turf replacement and high-efficiency irrigation. Visit our Conservation Rebates page at cvwd.org/rebates for more information; pre-approval is required.

Customers are encouraged to replace their grass with water-efficient, desert-friendly landscaping.

Penalties for non-compliance can include a fine of $500 per day.

No, AB 1572 does not require connecting to nonpotable water. It only prohibits the irrigation of non-functional turf with potable water. If the turf is functional, it may continue to be irrigated with potable water.