Call 209-342-2246 to report water waste.

Drought Stage II-A

This conservation phase criteria has been set due to extended drought, and lower than average precipitation and runoff.

Stage II-A of the City of Modesto Drought Contingency Plan applies to all City of Modesto water users including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and private wells.

Reduction Objectives

30% - 40% reduction in total water production from baseline

Conservation Requirements

• Odd-numbered addresses water (Sunday)
• Even-numbered addresses water (Saturday)

Outdoor water use prohibited Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

No outdoor water use on Monday through Friday.

Restrictions

• Car washing is subject to above-cited limitations with use of a positive shutoff nozzle.
• Hosing concrete areas, building exteriors, etc.., is prohibited except for health/safety concerns and only with use of a positive shutoff nozzle.
• Water leaks, once identified by home owner, must be repaired within 24 hours.
• Restaurants and food service establishments are prohibited from serving water except upon request.
• New landscaping must comply with existing and future landscape ordinances.
• Mandatory retrofit of low flow showerheads in homes must be present when building/remodeling occurs.
• Water meter installation must be present on all new single-family homes.
• No turf or ornamental landscape irrigation is allowed during (and 48 hours following) measurable rain.
• Operators of hotels and motels must provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily and prominently display notice of this option.