Los Angeles H2O Conservation Rules Still in Effect
As temperatures begin to warm up, the LADWP wants to remind us that water conservation rules are still in effect for Los Angeles. Water use in the city has seen a small increase in the past year according to a recent LA Times article. It’s time to renew our efforts to conserve, and reduce our water […]
Learn MorePasadena Cool-Season Watering Restrictions Take Effect
New cool-season watering restrictions have gone into effect in the city of Pasadena. As of November 1st, watering outdoors is limited to one time per week. Residents have the option of watering on either Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m. The new restrictions are to remain in place until March 31, 2010. Watering by hand, drip irrigation, and systems with weather-based controllers are exempt from the one day per week restriction.
Regardless of the time of year, the following instances of water waste are prohibited in Pasadena:
- Watering during periods of rain
- Excessive water flow or runoff onto pavement, gutter, or ditches
- Washing down paved surfaces
- Failure to fix leaks, breaks, or malfunctions within 72 hours
Fines for failing to comply start at $100 and run as high as $500 for residential customers. Non-residential customers can see fines as high as $1,000.
We should also mention that Pasadena Water and Power is currently offering water efficiency rebates though the Metropolitan Water District’s “SoCal Water$mart Program”. The rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rebates on landscape related purchases include:
- Weather-Based Irrigation Controller $150
- Rotating Nozzles for Pop-Up Spray Head Retrofits $5/nozzle
- Synthetic Turf (limited to 1/2 acre of turf replacement) $0.60/sq ft
For further information on Pasadena’s water restrictions please visit www.cityofpasadena.net/savewater or call the water shortage hotline at (626) 744-8888. For the full details of the SoCal WaterSmart rebate program visit their website or to inquire about your existing reservation or rebate status call (888) 376-3314. If you need irrigation repair services contact us at (800) 339-2102 or by email at info @ wcgminc.com. For information on residential sprinkler repair service in the Orange County area visit OCsprinklerrepair.com. If you need commercial landscape and irrigation services visit West Coast Grounds Maintenance at wcgminc.com.
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