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Water Regulations & Conservation!

Remember the 2-6-8-10 Plan!

On May 5, 2015, City Council approved activation of Level 2 water requirements due to the severity of the drought and to meet the new state regulations.

The Conservation Ordinance applies to the entire City regardless of retail water supplier.

Level 2 -Water Use Requirements and Regulations:

  • Calls for up to 30 percent water use reduction
  • No outside watering fro 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Outdoor watering limited to two days a week for 10 minutes per area or irrigation station
  • Fix all leaks within four days
  • No watering 48 hours after rain event
  • Certain restrictions on filling and refilling of pools, spas and ponds
  • Provides for administrative rules to implement the ordinance

Permanent Requirements In Effect at all Times:

  • No excessive runoff from outdoor watering
  • No washing of exterior surfaces
  • No washing of vehicles with “open hose”
  • All water features must have a re-circulating system
For more information on restrictions and regulations, visit this Torrance Public Works webpage.

Remember the 2-6-8-10 Plan!
2 Days a week
6 PM – 8 AM Watering Times
10 Minutes/area (watering station)

Water is a limited and valuable resource. Use it wisely and conserve for tomorrow.

Water Conservation Tips for the Home:

  • Check faucets, pipes, and toilets for leaks
  • Install water-saving shower heads and low-flow faucet aerators
  • Take shorter showers
  • Turn off the water after you wet your toothbrush
  • Use your dishwasher and clothes washer for only full loads

Water Conservation Tips for the Yard and Garden:

  • Plant drought-resistant lawns, shrubs and plants
  • Water your lawn only when it needs it
  • Don’t run the hose while washing your car
  • Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways and sidewalks

Click here for a list of 100+ WATER USE IT WISELY conservation tips.