7. May I continue to water trees and other non-turf plantings planted among non-functional turf?

Yes, the emergency regulation allows for the continued irrigation of trees and non-turf plantings even if non-functional turf, such as turf under trees, will receive water. While permitted, CVWD encourages all customers to review irrigation systems and install systems that are efficient and comply with CVWD’s Ordinance 1302.5 Landscape and Irrigation System Design Criteria. Customers may be eligible for rebates to offset a portion of the cost to upgrade irrigation systems.

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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?