1. What are the Demand Reduction actions adopted by CVWD and when do they go into effect?

Level 2 mandatory demand reduction actions include, but are not limited to:

  • Spray irrigation is prohibited during daylight hours;
  • CVWD discourages overseeding;
  • Water waste patrols will be increased;
  • Restaurants can serve water only on request; and
  • CVWD expanded the turf conversion rebate from $2 to $3.

The demand reduction actions went into effect when the Board of Directors adopted Resolution 2022-27 on June 14, 2022. To review all demand reduction actions in effect, please visit CVWD’s “Drought Updates” page.

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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?