June 21, 2022

Updated on 7/22/2022 at 11:35 a.m.

Outdoor watering is limited to Tuesdays and Saturdays, before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. only, except by use of a hand-held hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle. To prevent water runoff, watering is limited to very short periods of time. Adjustments and repairs to your irrigation system are also exempt. *Outdoor watering is defined as grass, trees, fruit trees, and other vegetation, including vegetable and fruit gardens.

In response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent mandate for tighter water regulations, the City of Garden Grove declared a Stage 2 Mandatory Conservation-Water Alert, currently in effect. The City asks residents and business owners to be aware of the new water conservation regulations and lower their water usage.

Current water regulations include:

  • Limiting outdoor watering to two days per week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. only.
  • Washing vehicles on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with a hand-held hose equipped with a self-closing water shut-off device or hand-held bucket.
  • Filling or re-filling of swimming pools or spas on Tuesdays and Saturdays, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. only.
  • Repairing leaks immediately.
  • No washing down hard or paved surfaces.
  • No water runoff onto sidewalk, driveway, street or gutter.
  • No operating of any ornamental fountain or similar structure, except for those that recirculate water.
  • Restaurants and other food service establishments can serve water to customers on request only.
  • Agricultural users and commercial nurseries are exempt from Stage 2 regulations, but are required to reduce all non-essential water use.
  • Watering of parks, schools, grounds, and recreational fields is permitted on Tuesdays and Saturdays, before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. only.

Residents and business owners are encouraged to explore water conservation practices, such as installing drought-tolerant landscapes.

Water conservation rebates and water saving tips are available at ggcity.org/drought.

In 2015, the City underwent a Stage 2 Water Alert in response to former Governor Jerry Brown’s executive order that mandated a statewide 25% reduction of water use. The City was required to reduce water usage by 20%. In 2016, in collaboration with the Municipal Water District of Orange County, the City performed an analysis on the local water supply and determined its water supplies adequate, achieving a certified 0% conservation target. In January 2021, due to worsening drought conditions in California, the State Water Board announced temporary drought regulations. With local water storage levels stable, the City remained in Stage 1 Voluntary Conservation Water Watch.

For a detailed list of the City’s water conservation regulations, visit ggcity.org/drought or call (714) 741-5395.