Desert Water Agency (DWA) has adopted a new ordinance banning potable water irrigation on non-functional turf to meet state conservation mandates, but property management companies warn the rules could create financial hardships for HOAs unprepared for costly landscape conversions. Ordinance number 80, adopted in early August in response to California Assembly Bill 1572, specifically targets grass areas that are not regularly used for recreational or community events. … However, property managers question whether the distinction between functional and non-functional turf is clear enough for practical implementation.