GWP will remain in Phase III of the Mandatory Water Conservation Ordinance.
Phase III limits outside watering to two days a week: Tuesday’s and Saturday’s for no more than 10 minutes at each watering station.
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Irrigation by a drip irrigation system or with low-flow sprinkler heads that require additional watering time are exempt from the time limitation, but such irrigation shall be limited to the permitted irrigation days and times of day.
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Irrigation with a hand-held bucket or similar container, or a hand-held hose equipped with a water shut off nozzle or device are exempt from the ten (10) minute time limitation, but shall be limited to the permitted irrigation days and times of day.
The drought charge for Phase III of Mandatory Water Conservation is $0.45/HCF, which equates to about $.0006/gallon, or 60 cents for 1,000 gallons of water. The drought charge is intended to recover the portion of fixed expenses that is collected in the variable water rate. Customers who reduce their water use will either continue to receive the same bill, or have lower bills depending on how much water they conserve.
Most of a customer’s water usage is used for outside landscaping. The easiest way to conserve is to curtail outdoor watering as much as possible. Please know that our No Water Waste Policy is in effect at all times.
Water Conservation Tips:
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Use a nozzle on your hose while washing your car.
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Do not hose down driveways or walkways, use a broom instead.
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Repair leaks, replace damaged sprinkler heads, and adjust sprinklers to avoid over-spray.
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Set your lawn mower blade height at 2 or 3 inches. Longer grass blades will reduce evaporation and shade the roots.
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Use mulch under trees and plants to help retain moisture.
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Water early in the mornings or late at night.
Customers who do not comply with Phase III of the Water Conservation Ordinance will receive a violation warning notice. Repeat violations can result in a fine of up to $1,000.00.
Customers can anonymously report water waste by calling GWP’s water waster hotline at (818) 550-4426 or submitting an online form at www.GlendaleCA.gov/ReportWaterWaste.
