New Watering Ordinance

New lawn watering restrictions could go into effect as early as next week, if Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa approves an ordinance passed by the City Council this week.
Under the new guidelines, most Angelenos will be able to water their lawns three days each week rather than the current limit of two days per week. However, the allowable watering period will be shorter - 8 minutes instead of 15.
The new guidelines also alternate watering days between properties whose addresses end in even and odd numbers. For addresses ending in odd numbers, watering will be allowed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For addresses ending in even numbers, watering will be allowed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
To read the proposed new guidelines, click here.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power proposed changing the restrictions because the changes in water pressure when the residents turned their sprinklers on at the same time each week was linked to a series of water main breaks throughout Los Angeles.