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Water Conservation

Water is an important resource with limited supply. In fact, the amount of water available today is the same supply available when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

The City of Stockton is committed to conserving water, and the City works year-round to increase water conservation and raise awareness about programs and services available to customers within the City’s water service area through its Water Conservation Program.

Effective May 19, 2015, the Stockton City Council approved new water regulations and restrictions to comply with State-mandated requirements to address California's significant drought. The following restrictions apply immediately. (Printable copy of water regulations and restrictions):

Watering - Exterior Irrigation

No watering - between 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. or within 48 hours of measurable rainfall
Even numbered addresses - Tuesday and Fridays only
Odd numbered addresses - Mondays and Thursdays only
Locations without addresses - Monday and Thursdays only
Water leaks - must be corrected within 24 hours of discovery/notifications
Wasteful running of water/washing with water - unlawful, without reasonable purpose

Other - Exterior Uses

Buildings and mobile home exterior (with water) - only with bucket and sponge
Cars and Vehicles - using positive shut-off nozzle only on assigned watering days & times
Fountains (public/commercial locations) - operated only with recirculated water
Outside surfaces - driveways, sidewalks, patios, parking lots & other surfaces; only with pressurized sidewalk cleaning equipment for sanitation, public health/safety & fire protection
Repairing/Repainting - pressurized washing device with quick action, positive shut-off
Pool draining/refilling - must obtain permit; only for protection of public health/safety

Additional Business (Commercial and Industrial) and Fire Hydrants

Car washes (commercial) - must use reclaimed soap and water (no day restrictions)
Hotels and motels- must provide option to refuse daily towel & linen laundering
Restaurants - water served only upon customer request
Dust control - use of potable water not allowed, except for public health/safety
Fire hydrant - use of potable water not allowed (unless no alternate/recycled water sources are available) except by Fire protection agencies for fire suppression or by responsible water agencies

Reporting Water Wasting

Printable copy of water regulations and restrictions
Report Water Wasting (online form)
Report Water Wasting by calling 1-866-STOKWTR (866-786-5987)

Water Use Survey

Save up to 25% of the water used at your home or business by downloading the Water Use Home Survey Kit and conducting a do-it-yourself water-use survey. Submit your survey results to the City and receive a free water-saving kit.

High Efficiency Toilets

The High Efficiency Toilet Direct Install Program is available for City of Stockton commercial, industrial, and institutional water customers. This program covers the cost of the hardware and installation when changing older, inefficient toilets that use more than 1.6 gallons per flush.

Participating plumbing contractors will install high efficiency toilets, low flow faucet aerators, and shower heads (when applicable). They will also review your water meter to check for leaks. The City of Stockton maintains a list of plumbing contractors that currently participate in the installation of high efficiency toilets.

Landscape

Outdoor water use accounts for the majority of water use for the average residential household and may also be applicable to businesses. "Landscape Water Saving Tips" provide customers with easy-to-follow tips that can result in big water savings. Learn more by visiting the Stockton Water-Wise Gardening in the External Links below.

Pools

Written authorization from MUD is required to drain or refill a pool. To obtain authorization, please submit a request online or Contact Us. Authorization can only be granted for the protection of public health and safety.

Recycling, Energy, Air, and Conservation (REACON) Assessment

The City, as a participating member of the Stockton Area Water Suppliers, is a sponsor of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce’s REACON Team. Through the REACON Team, assessments are conducted to evaluate water use, recycling, energy, and air.

School Programs

The City, in partnership with Stockton Area Water Suppliers, provides in-class, after-school, and assembly programs to promote water conservation. The City also provides tours of its new water treatment plant.

Guiding Documents

The Water Conservation Program works to meet and prioritize all goals and objectives as outlined in local, state, and federal water conservation guiding documents.