Water Conservation Rules

Effective June 1^st,residents in the city of Los Angeles are required to follow new water use rules; all residents must cut water use by 15% or risk a 44% price hike on their utility bills. Watering lawns with a hose is only allowed from 4 PM to 9 AM for 10 minutes. The new water conservation ordinance is in response to the Metropolitan Water District’s reduced water supply to Los Angeles in the midst of a three year State-wide drought.

Please note: Anyone who wastes water will be fined by the DWP. The 1^st offense is a warning. The 2^nd offense is a $100 fine. Each subsequent offense thereafter is an additional $100 from the previous offense. Fines can go up to $600 per offense.

All residents must comply with their lease agreement and the new water ordinance by:

Not using a hose to water lawns except for 10 minutes between 4PM to 9 AM
Not using sprinklers to water lawns except for 10 minutes on Mondays and/or Thursdays between 4 PM to 9 AM.
Not washing your cars without a self closing, shut-off device such as a nozzle
Not watering sidewalks, walkways, driveways or parking areas
Not allowing excess water from hoses to flood walkways and gutters
Not allowing leaky faucets to go unrepaired. Reports leaks to the Work Order Center at 1-800-974-2292