Emergency Water Conservation Regulations

Beginning June 10, 2022, the State of California is requiring all Urban Water Suppliers to implement Level 2 of Water Shortage Contingency Plan to reduce demand up to 20 percent.  The guidelines outlined below are being implemented by the District to meet Level 2 water conservation efforts:

Potable Water Customers:

• Property address ending in an odd-number landscape irrigation is limited to Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday;
• Property address ending in an even-number landscape irrigation is limited to Wednesday, Friday and Sunday;
• Landscape irrigation is prohibited on Monday;
• Wasting water is not allowed; including water running off properties onto sidewalks or gutters, leaks or breaks not being repaired in a timely manner and ponding of water;
• Hose shutoff nozzles are required;
• Swimming pools or spas are required to be covered;
• Decorative water features are prohibited; and
• Restaurants may only serve water upon request.

Irrigation Customers:

• Irrigation season ends September 30, 2023.

The following resources are available to become more educated about your water use and water conservation methods:

• Resigter you account is the Water Smart portal, Water Smart Portal Link;
• Department of Water Resources - Save our Water Link;
• State Water Boards Drought Information & Updates Link;
• Click on the following link to calculate your gallons per day usage from you water bill.

For additional information please contact Water Resources Manager, Alexis Elliott at aelliott@gd-pud.org or (530) 333‑4356, ext, 102.  The District appreciates efforts to conserve water during this period.