California's drought rules forbid the use of drinking water for irrigating grass that is purely decorative at businesses and some residential areas.
California water regulators have banned the watering of decorative ‘non-functional’ grass at commercial, industrial and institutional properties.“non-functional” grass at commercial, industrial and institutional properties.
The regulations define “non-functional” turf as grass that is “solely ornamental” and not regularly used for recreational purposes or community events.The ban doesn’t apply to yards at individual homes. There are also exemptions for sports fields, grassy areas where people gather, and for watering to keep trees healthy.
Rules require local water suppliers statewide to activate “Level 2" of their local contingency plans to prepare for a shortage of up to 20%.California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging local water suppliers to step up conservation efforts, warning that mandatory restrictions could come next. The regulations require each urban water supplier to submit an annual water supply and demand assessment. Each agency that has filed a shortage contingency plan should take steps to reduce water use to prepare for a shortage of between 10% and 20%.
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