CURRENT WATERING SCHEDULE:

DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE HERE: Stage 3 No Watering

To report water waste, water leaks, or other water concerns:

• Online
• Hotline: (559) 684-4280
• After hours or weekends: (559) 686-3454

The City of Tulare is currently enforcing STAGE 3 of the Water Conservation Ordinance. Guidelines of the ordinance include the following:

• NO overseeding of lawns
• NO washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, courts, patios, or other paved areas 
• Washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes, and other mobile equipment is allowed when using a handheld hose equipped with a positive shut-off nozzle for quick rinses once on designated watering day
• NO fundraising car washes will be permitted
• Outdoor irrigation is permitted if: 
  • A handheld, faucet filled bucket of five (5) gallons of less is used
  • A drip irrigation system is installed
  • A handheld hose with a positive shut-off nozzle is used on ornamental, non-turf plants
• Ornamental fountains or water features must use a recycled water system
• A sign must be posted on property when sprinklers are being adjusted or repaired for the duration of the time the area remains wet
• Watering days are Tuesday and Saturday for addresses that end in an odd number; Wednesday and Sunday for addresses that end in an even number. Watering times are 12:00 AM - 4:00 AM, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, and 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM.
• NO WATERING DURING THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER, DECEMBER, JANUARY, AND FEBRUARY.

For more detailed information, please see: City of Tulare - Water Conservation Ordinance 2020-07

California Waterboards Water Conservation Emergency Regulations

Water Waste Fees

Water Conservation Ordinance violations that are observed and issued a ticket noting the manner in which water was being wasted on premises are subject to fines.

• First ticket is a written warning
• Second ticket is a fine of $35.00
• Third ticket is a fine of $70.00
• Fourth ticket is a fine of $150.00
• Each additional ticket within the period of one (1) year is a fine of $300.00

Water Conservation Websites:

• Save Our Water
• Water Use It Wisely
• Water Education Foundation

Outdoor Landscaping Websites:

• Tulare & Kings Master Gardeners
• EPA Water-Smart Landscape Design
• University of California Center for Landscape & Urban Horticulture
• California Native Plant Society

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