WATER WATCH

The following is a list of conservation measures cities have enacted or are considering. “Restricted” means watering is not allowed during daytime hours and, in most cases, only every other day, based on odd/even dates corresponding with odd/even addresses.

There are some exceptions to the restrictions and prohibitions. For example, lawn watering is allowed if a hand-held hose with a shut-off nozzle, a bucket or drip-irrigation system is used. Fountains can be operated if its system uses recycled water and water can be served in restaurants if a customer requests it.

A (*) denotes the restriction is already enacted and a (?) indicates that the city council is considering it at its upcoming meeting. All phone numbers are (714) area code unless noted.

RESTRICTED For More Information Landscape Pool/Spa Car City Phone Watering Refilling Washing Anaheim 563-0564 * Brea 990-7757 * * * Buena Park 521-9900 Costa Mesa (1) 754-5688 Cypress 229-6745 Dana Point (2) 248-3560 * * Fountain 965-4493 Valley Fullerton 738-6886 ? Garden Grove 741-5395 Huntington 536-5599 Beach Irvine (1) 724-7609 La Habra (213) 905-9701 * * La Palma 523-1140 Laguna Beach (1) 497-0705 Laguna Niguel (2) 643-1610 * * Los Alamitos 827-8670 Mission Viejo (2) 582-2489 * * Newport Beach 644-3011 Orange 288-2475 Placentia 993-8117 San Clemente 361-8259 * * * San Juan (1) 493-1171 * Capistrano (1) Santa Ana 565-4018 * Seal Beach 828-8550 Stanton 220-2220 * Tustin 544-8890 Villa Park 998-1500 Westminster 898-3311 Yorba Linda (1) 777-3018

PROHIBITED

Water Washing New Operating Served in Down Car Pool/Spa Const. Fountains Restaurants Pavement Washing Refilling Permits Anaheim * * * * Brea * * * Buena Park Costa Mesa (1) Cypress Dana Point (2) * * * * Fountain Valley Fullerton ? ? ? ? Garden Grove Huntington Beach Irvine (1) La Habra * * * * * La Palma Laguna Beach (1) Laguna Niguel (2) * * * * Los Alamitos Mission Viejo (2) * * * * Newport Beach Orange Placentia San Clemente * * * San Juan * * * * Capistrano (1) Santa Ana * * * * Seal Beach Stanton * * * Tustin Villa Park Westminster Yorba Linda (1)

(1) Water in these cities is serviced by one water district that has an authority to pass water restriction ordinances. Costa Mesa is served by the Mesa Consolidated Water District, Irvine by the Irvine Ranch Water District, Laguna Beach by the Laguna Beach County Water District, San Juan Capistrano by the Capistrano Valley Water District and Yorba Linda by the Yorba Linda Water District. (2) These cities are served by two or more water districts that have authority to pass water restriction ordinances. The restrictions and prohibitions are limited to customers of the El Toro and Moulton Niguel water districts. To find out what water district serves your area, contact the city at the number listed.

Source: Individual cities

Residential Water Use

According to 1990 surveys by the Metropolitan Water Districts of Orange County and Southern California, residential water use in Orange County is a little different than it is in the six-county metropolitan region. We use about 35% more water outside than do residents of the region as a whole--nearly half of our home water goes outside, into gardens, lawns, etc. We use less in our kitchens and laundry. Here’s the comparison:

Orange County

Toilet 24% Bath 19% Laundry 8% Kitchen 7% Outdoor 42%

Regional***

Toilet 25% Bath 20% Laundry 13% Kitchen 11% Outdoor 31% *** Six-county region served by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California includes Ventura, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and San Diego counties. Sources: Metropolitan Water District of Orange County; Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.