Water Shortage Watch
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The City of Poway is currently at a Level 1 - Water Shortage Watch with voluntary water conservation measures.
Level 1 voluntary conservation measures are listed here.
The following State-mandated water restrictions apply at all times and prohibit all Californians from:
- Allowing runoff when watering with potable water;
- Use of hoses with no shutoff nozzles to wash cars;
- Watering outdoors during and within 48 hours following measurable rainfall;
- Use of potable water in decorative water features that do not recirculate the water;
- Use of potable water to wash sidewalks and driveways, except for health and safety reasons; and
- Use of potable water is prohibited for the irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial, industrial and institutional sites except for the extent necessary to ensure the health of trees and other perennial non-turf plantings, or for health and safety needs.
Take the opportunity to reduce your water use by taking advantage of rebate opportunities.