Water Regulations & Permits
Specific Times to Water
Water conservation is a key tool in managing water shortages. The City of Fresno depends on water resulting from conservation as a part of the community’s water supply.
An outdoor watering schedule that is fair to all customers was developed so that everyone in the community can have enough water at a reliable pressure and at a reasonable rate. For instance if all sprinklers in the City came on during the same day and at the same time, water pressure would dramatically decrease to individual customers and increase energy costs because our pumps must work harder.
Specific watering times have also been implemented to minimize pumping during the high cost energy period that occurs during the day. For the safety of the entire community, maintaining sufficient water pressure in the pipelines is essential for fighting fires. Regulations are enforced by Conservation Representatives who monitor over watering in the community.
Regulations, Report Water Waste, Conservation Tips
Contact us at (559) 621-5480 for questions related to the regulations, outdoor watering schedule or to report over watering. For detail, click on one of the following:
Water Schedule - Outdoor
Regulations & Restrictions
Water Waste Reporting form
Water Conservation Tips
Best Management Practices
Permits
Swimming Pool Drain Permit:
The draining of swimming pools more than once every three years, except for structural damage or cyanuric acid level over 100 parts per million, total dissolved solids over 2,500 parts per million, or calcium over 450 parts per million is prohibited. A permit is required to drain a swimming pool. More specific information regarding this ordinance may be obtained by calling the Water Conservation Program at 621-5480 or 621-5306
Click here to fill out a Swimming Pool Draining Permit