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Water Conservation
The City of Kerman is dedicated to protect our water supply while practicing water conservation. To ensure that our community complies with state conservation laws and to conserve this priceless resource, water conservation limits, and enforcement processes have been put in place. This will ensure its availability for future generations.
Readoption of SWRCB Emergency Regulation Ban- May 2023
The State Water Resources Control Board has readopted an emergency regulation in May 2023 that bans using drinking water for watering decorative grass (also referred to as non-functional turf) in commercial, industrial, and institutional areas throughout the state. For more information, see the media release by California Water Boards Readopted Water Conservation Ban (PDF).
SWrcb EMERGENCY REGULATION BAN- June 2022
The State Water Boards adopted emergency water conservation regulations to boost water savings, starting June 2022. It will remain in effect for one year from the effective date unless the Board modifies it, readopts it, or ends it before then. For more information, see the media release by California Water Boards New Statewide Emergency Water Conservation now in effect (PDF).
SUMMER WATERING SCHEDULE
March 2 through November 30
ODD addresses (ending in 1,3,5,7,9) | Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday |
EVEN addresses (ending in 0,2,4,6,8) | Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday |
WINTER WATERING SCHEDULE
December 1 through March 1
ODD addresses (ending in 1,3,5,7,9) | Tuesday and Saturday |
EVEN addresses (ending in 0,2,4,6,8) | Wednesday and Sunday |
watering regulations
- Watering is NOT allowed on Monday
- Watering lawns, flower beds, landscaping, ornamental plants, and garden between 6:00 am - 8:00 am and from 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm is NOT allowed
- Over-irrigation or misaligned sprinklers causing excess run-off into the street or drain (flooding gutter or alley) is prohibited
- Irrigating outdoors during and within 48 hours following measurable rain is prohibited
To learn more about Permanent Water Conservation Regulations, visit Water Conservation, Chapter 13.28 under Kerman Municipal Code or contact Harmeen Kaur, Water Conservation Specialist at (559)846-9372.
Helpful Documents
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Michael Barajas
Public Works DirectorPhone: 559-846-6122
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Harmeen Kaur
Water Conservation SpecialistPhone: 559-846-9372