Top California water officials adopt restrictions on outdoor irrigation, ban watering 'non-functional' lawns at businesses, universities and other settings
California approved new drought restrictions Tuesday, much to the chagrin of San Diego County’s top water managers, who fear increased conservation will further drive up the region’sThe new rules, called for by Gov. Gavin Newsom, require nearly all water suppliers in the state to ratchet down residential water consumption, while banning commercial water users from irrigating “non-functional” turf.
The statewide ban on irrigating non-functional turf affects businesses, homeowners’ associations and institutions, such as universities and government agencies. Think highway medians and parking lot planters. It doesn’t apply to golf courses, sports fields or lawns used for civic activities. It also doesn’t apply to use of recycled water.The San Diego County Water Authority has long argued that the region shouldn’t be subject to state-mandated cutbacks.
“We’ve made historic investment in our supply portfolio. We have high-priority Colorado River water,” Lovsted told the five-person board. “We do not currently rely on the State Water Project to meet any of our demands.”Critics question costly investments in desalination given declining consumer demand. Supporters say long-term investments will bolster the region against future drought.
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