The Water Authority reminds its customers that time-of-day watering restrictions are now in effect. Between April 1 and Oct. 31, spray irrigation is prohibited between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. These restrictions are intended to reduce water loss from evaporation during the hottest, windiest time of day. Hand-watering is allowed.

The Water Authority will be issuing citations to violators. Penalties start at $20 for a first offense and increase from there. Other violations that can result in a fine include:

• Fugitive Water – Any water, other than natural precipitation, that is allowed to flow into streets, storm drains, arroyos or neighboring property. Common sources of fugitive water include car-washing and driveway cleaning, draining pools, and discharge or flow from cooling equipment.
• Water Waste – Any water other than natural precipitation that overflows or over-sprays from a property being irrigated onto the public right-of-way or adjacent private property.

To report water waste, click here.