Water Conservation in Marina : Marina Coast Water District

Stage 1 Voluntary Water Use Restrictions

Due to the persisting drought and to achieve a 10% water use reduction compared to the year 2020, the following state mandatory water use restrictions and Marina Coast Water District Stage 1 voluntary water use restrictions are in effect until further notice.

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The State mandated water use restrictions are:

Irrigation of ornamental turf in roadway medians and parkway strips is prohibited.
Hotels and motels shall clearly offer guests a limited linen/towel exchange program.
Restaurants shall not serve water to customers unless requested.

To achieve Marina Coast Water District Stage 1 goals, customers are asked to practice the following voluntary irrigation practices:

Only apply irrigation water as needed (follow the MCWD Landscape Watering Guides).
Eliminate or limit irrigation of turf to only two days per week or less.
Limit irrigation of shrubs and ground covers to no more than two days per week.

In addition to the Stage 1 voluntary irrigation practices listed above, customers are asked to follow the mandatory water use restrictions that remain in effect at all times:

No person shall cause, or permit water to run to waste.
Spray irrigation events shall only occur before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m.
No person shall irrigate their landscapes at any time during or 48 hours after a rainfall event.
Using potable water to clean driveways, sidewalks, or other hard surfaced areas, except where necessary to protect public health or safety, is not permitted.
Using a hose for the permitted washing of buildings and vehicles without the use of an automatic shut-off nozzle is prohibited.
Potable water should not be used in fountains, unless the water recirculates.
Plumbing and irrigation leaks, breaks, or defects shall be repaired within 72 hours.
Public entities shall display placards or decals promoting water conservation.
Restaurants shall not serve water to customers unless requested.
Watering with recycled or other non-potable water may continue without restriction.

Please review the District's Water Conservation Ordinance and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. To learn more about how to prevent water waste or how California is dealing with the effects of the drought, visit Drought.CA.Gov. To find out how everyone can do their part to conserve water, visit Save Our Water.

Thank you for doing your part to conserve water in this time of severe drought!

To participate and provide input on District policies and regulations, the public is invited to attend meetings of the Water Conservation Commission and the District's Board of Directors. To learn more about Marina Coast Water District meeting dates, rules, water efficiency programs and water use restrictions, visit the Public Meetings page or call us at (831) 384-6131.

Landscape Watering Guides

General watering guide and irrigation schedules for various property locations in the District

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Conservation Tips & Principles

An abundance of practices to help maximize your household water use efficiency indoors and out.

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Water Conservation Certification

Required upon change of ownership or use to verify that a property complies with District Code.

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Free Water-saving Devices & Generous Retrofit Rebates & Landscaping Incentives

MCWD has free water-saving devices for all district customers. Available are 1.5 gallon per minute water-efficient showerheads, low-flow faucet aerators, hose end shut-off nozzles, and toilet leak detection tablets.

Click through the Conservation menu items above to learn more about the following rebate and incentive programs.

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