• Application of Potable Water to Outdoor Landscapes: No person shall apply potable water to outdoor landscapes during and within 48 hours after measurable rain. • Irrigation of Street Medians: No person shall use potable water to irrigate ornamental turf on public street medians. • Waste: No person shall cause or permit water under his or her control to be wasted. • Non-Functional Turf: Prohibits the use of drinking (potable) water to irrigate nonfunctional turf on commercial, industrial, institutional (CII) properties and Homeowners Association (HOA) common areas. This applies to properties owned by state and local public agencies, privately- owned CII properties, and non-residential HOA common areas. In addition, IRWD has a budget-based rate structure based on the cost of service, which also limits the amount of water allocated to each customer to an amount that is reasonable for the customer’s needs and property characteristics, reducing wasteful use of water. When a declared shortage condition is not in effect, basic water budgets established by IRWD are limited to the amount that is reasonable for the customer’s needs and property characteristics and exclude wasteful use. 4.2 Voluntary Reduction Measures IRWD has always taken a proactive approach to water conservation and is looked to as a leader by other water agencies throughout the state and country. IRWD implements a wide range of conservation programs designed to target all customer sectors. They are continually evaluated to maximize water savings and modified to integrate the latest water efficient technologies and practices. Specific programs that IRWD currently relies upon to promote water conservation are listed below. a) Free on-site assistance and customized reports for customers in all sectors to help identify opportunities for water savings, eliminate water waste, and to recommend appropriate programs and strategies to reduce water demands. b) Customized individual reports that provide enhanced customer engagement through multiple communication methods. c) Turf replacement rebate programs. d) Rebates for weather-based irrigation controllers, drip irrigation and rain barrels. e) On-site irrigation system audit and repair service. f) Programs and rebates for high efficiency plumbing devices. g) Rebates for high efficiency clothes washers.
WSCP - 34
IRWD – 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
Powered by FlippingBook