Irrigation Restrictions Lifted!

On August 15, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2630 (2017), which rescinds Resolution No. 2546 (2015) and formally declares an end to the Stage 1 Water Emergency.  The Resolution also addresses ongoing water conservation efforts by restricting wasteful practices.  The goal of the restrictions is to help make water conservation a way of life in our community.

As directed by the State of California to promote water conservation, the City will continue to prohibit wasteful water usage practices such as:

• Hosing off sidewalks, driveways and other hardscapes;

• Washing automobiles, boats, RVs, etc. with hoses not equipped with a shut-off nozzle;

• Using non-recirculated water in a fountain or other decorative water feature;

• Watering lawns in a manner that causes runoff, or within 48 hours after measurable precipitation; and

• Irrigating ornamental turf on public street medians. 

California received record amounts of rainfall during the winter of 2016/2017 which replenished the water supplies throughout the State, including Lakeport’s groundwater supply in Scotts Valley.  As a result, the Governor issued an Executive Order in April 2017 which lifted the drought emergency in most California counties and rescinded certain drought-related emergency proclamations and executive orders issued in 2014 and 2015.  This Executive Order also reiterated the State’s commitment to long-term water conservation efforts by extending a prohibition on certain wasteful water usage practices.

Please see our Water Conservation page for more details and information about what you can do to conserve water at home!