Water Restrictions - Level 2 Water Supply Shortage

On June 21, 2022, the City of Fountain Valley City Council declared a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage in response to ongoing drought conditions, the Governor’s Executive Order N-7-22 and the State Water Resources Control Board’s emergency regulations. All water customers are required to adjust their water use to comply with the mandatory water conservation regulations described below. 

Please note that these restrictions do not apply to the use of recycled water for landscape irrigation. The Fountain Valley Sports Park, Mile Square Park, David L. Baker Golf Course, Mile Square Golf Course, Green Valley Park and Hyundai Motor America all use recycled water for irrigation purposes.

Level 2 Combo

Level 2 Water Conservation Requirements - effective July 1, 2022

In addition to the City's permanent water conservation requirements, the following will apply during the Level 2 Water Supply Shortage. These restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.

All users are required to reduce their water usage by 11-20%

Commercial, Industrial & Institutional sites, including HOAs, are prohibited from using potable water to irrigate non-functional turf. Watering of trees and other perennial non-turf plants is allowed.

Watering is limited to 3 days per week, as scheduled below.

Refer to the FAQs below for more information.

3 Day Schedule

Permanent Water Conservation Requirements - in effect at all times

Fountain Valley has permanent water conservation requirements in place to promote the efficient use of water and reduce or eliminate the waste of water in the City. These requirements are in effect at all times and additional requirements may be implemented in response to water shortages. 

  • Outdoor watering is prohibited between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., except by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with an automatic shut-off nozzle or device, or for very short periods of time for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system.
  • Watering is limited to no more than 15 minutes per station per day.
  • Outdoor watering that causes more than incidental water runoff is prohibited.
  • Watering during or within 48 hours after measurable rainfall is prohibited.
  • No washing down of hard or paved surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, patios, etc., except when necessary to alleviate safety or sanitary hazards.
  • All new plants should be drought tolerant.
  • Leaks, breaks or malfunctions must be fixed within 72 hours of notice.
  • Fountains and decorative water features must use recirculated water.
  • Washing of vehicles is prohibited, except with the use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with an automatic shut-off nozzle, or at a commercial car wash.
  • Swimming pools and spas shall not be emptied and refilled except to prevent or repair structural damage or to comply with public health regulations.
  • The City is prohibited from watering ornamental turf on public street medians.
  • Hotels/Motels must provide the option to not have towels and linens laundered daily.
  • Food Service Facilities are required to use water conserving pre-rinse spray valves, serve drinking water only upon request and other miscellaneous requirements.
  • For complete details and specific construction related restrictions, refer to  FVMC 14.18.040. 

Anyone who violates any of the Level 2 or permanent water conservation regulations will be issued a warning for the first violation and will be subject to fines of up to $1,000 for continued violations.

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