… Under DWA’s Ordinance 80 and state Assembly Bill 1572, the city must self-certify which of its roughly 75 city-owned properties contain “non-functional turf” — decorative grass with no regular recreational use — by June 30, ahead of a Jan. 1, 2027 deadline to stop using potable water on that turf entirely. … The broader mandate stems from a state regulation requiring DWA to reduce total water demand 40 percent by 2040 compared to today’s levels — one of the steepest targets in California, a consequence of the region’s high per-capita water use. … Turf removal is projected to account for roughly one-third of required savings; the rest will come from rate structures, device rebates, upgraded metering infrastructure and commercial outreach.

Other water conservation and restriction news:

• KUSA (Denver, Colo.): Colorado cities and towns consider water use restrictions amid drought
• The Arizona Republic (Phoenix): New water rules could put the squeeze on southern Arizona vineyards