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Scott Strazzante
MMWD posts new watering limits for Marin County
The new Water Rules for Marin County are as follows:
(For more information please visit https://www.marinwater.org/waterrules)
With reservoirs at historic lows, Marin Water's board of directors adopted new mandatory water use restrictions to help preserve our water supply. The goal of the mandatory restrictions is to achieve a 40 percent reduction in overall water use district-wide.
Water Use Restrictions
- Limit spray irrigation to no more than two days per week.
- Limit drip irrigation to no more than three days per week.
- Covers are required for all pools and spas to reduce evaporation.
- Do not wash vehicles at home. If you need to wash it, use a car wash that recycles water.
- No power washing homes or businesses.
- Do not wash driveways or sidewalks.
- Do not water outdoors between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Do not waste water. Flooding gutters is prohibited.
- Leaks must be fixed within 48 hours of being discovered.
- Garden hoses must have a shutoff nozzle.
- Beginning May 20, golf course irrigation is restricted to greens and tees.
- No watering grass on public medians.
- No using potable water for dust control, sewer flushing or street cleaning.
- No refilling or topping off decorative fountains.
Education and Enforcement
The district is focused primarily on education to help the community reduce water use and will rely on customers to follow the rules.
We offer free water-saving fixtures including hose nozzles, faucet aerators and shower heads. Check your toilets for leaks with our leak detection dye tablets.
Email Conservation@MarinWater.org to request your fixtures and tablets. We also have rebates available to help offset the cost of high efficiency washing machines, smart irrigation controllers, gray water systems, and more.
Beginning May 1, not following the water use restrictions listed above will result in a written warning. The second violation will result in a $25 fine, and any subsequent violations will result in a $250 fine.
Variances
The district may grant exemptions or variances due to hardship, emergency conditions affecting health and safety, or to pursue an alternative means of compliance.
For more information, call 415.945.1520. To request a variance, email Variance@MarinWater.org with a detailed explanation as to the reason(s) you are requesting a variance.
Water Waste
If you see water waste, please let us know. You can report is using this online form, email Conservation@MarinWater.org or call 415.945.1523.