1. Water-Efficiency Regulation (Regulation 8) Update Focuses on Districtwide Budgets, Waste Definitions, and Enforcement The District is updating Regulation 8 to align with tightened state standards, including lowering indoor water budgets to 42 gallons per capita per day by 2030 and reducing outdoor irrigation adjustment factors to 60% of evapotranspiration by 2030. Critically, the District is expanding its definition of "waste and unreasonable use" to include using potable water where non-potable alternatives exist, and is adding language about potable water use for street cleaning (with health/safety exception), pending coordination/confirmation with Ironhouse. The regulation also codifies a clearer enforcement process for water waste—from courtesy notices through penalties, flow restrictors, and potential service termination. This is a discussion item; formal adoption is scheduled for April 22, 2026.
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