Water Use Restrictions
CURRENT WATER USE RESTRICTIONS
City of Petaluma Year-Round Water Waste Prohibitions
Petaluma enforces its year-round water waste ordinance (Petaluma Municipal Code Chapter 15.17.070).
The following are NOT allowed:
- Water waste through leaks or breaks in plumbing
- Runoff and overspray from sprinklers, irrigation, and from overwatering
- Watering within 48 hours of rainfall
- Washing cars, boats, trailers, and vehicles with a hose not equipped with hose-end nozzle
- Washing sidewalks, driveway, hard surfaced areas with a hose not equipped with hose-end nozzle
- Using potable water for non-recycling water features
- Uncovered pool and spas - covers required while not in use
STATE RESTRICTIONS - for all Californians
Effective until June 2024, the following are NOT allowed:
- Watering decorative grass in commercial, industrial, and institutional areas, including common areas of homeowners’ associations (HOAs)
Please visit the State Water Board’s Water Conservation Emergency Regulations webpage here for more information.
HOW DO I REDUCE MY WATER USAGE?
There are many ways you can help conserve water - and many City programs and incentives to help you do so! Over 10,000 Petaluma residents are already taking advantage of our free water conservation rebates and resources. Learn more HERE.
SAVE WATER WITH US
The City of Petaluma offers many water conservation programs to help our residential and commercial customers conserve water. These programs include rebates, free Water-Wise HouseCalls and water saving devices. Learn more here.
FREE WATER SAVING TOOLS
The City offers complimentary water-saving devices for faucets, hoses, and showers. Click here to read a list of devices and where to find them.
CALCULATE YOUR AVG. WATER USE
Did you know that indoor household water needs can typically be met using 25-50 gallons per person per day? To provide you with the information needed to gauge your households water use, we have a Water Use Calculator on our website. Click here to learn more.
WATER REBATES
Click here to learn about rebates for high-efficiency fixtures and appliances, pool and spa covers, and greywater.