Current Water Shortage Stage

Stage 1 water conservation restrictions are currently in effect.

Every drop counts. By using water wisely and following Lomita’s current conservation guidelines, residents and businesses can help protect our local water supply and support a more sustainable future for our community. Below, you’ll find the current water-use restrictions and simple ways to do your part.

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Drought Restrictions

The City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan includes baseline conservation restrictions, along with additional restrictions for each water shortage stage.

Baseline Restrictions (Always in Effect)

  • No irrigation between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. except city-approved drip irrigation
  • No washing sidewalks and driveways with water; no runoff allowed into streets or storm drains
  • Car washing only with a bucket or a hose with shutoff valve or nozzle; no runoff allowed into streets or storm drains
  • Excess irrigation runoff is prohibited
  • Restaurants to serve water only upon request
  • Restaurants to wash kitchen and dining room with bucket or specialized water broom only
  • Hotels/motels to provide customer option of daily laundry
  • Automobile wash business must use water recycling systems

Stage 1 Restrictions (<10%)

  • No Irrigation between 10 am to 8 pm
  • No Person Shall Operate a Decorative Water Feature (Fountains, Ponds, etc.) that Does Not have a Recirculating System
  • All Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than Three (3) Days per Week from June 1 to Oct 31 and No More than Once per Week from Nov 1 to May 31
  • All Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than 15 minutes per Station per Watering Day
  • Repair or Isolate Leaks within 72 Hours of Notification by the City
  • No Washing Sidewalks and Driveways with Water
  • Car Washing Only with Bucket or a Hose with Shutoff Valve or Nozzle
  • Excess Irrigation Runoff is Prohibited
  • No Landscape Irrigation During or Within 48 hours of a Rain Event
  • Restaurants to Serve Water Only Upon Request
  • Restaurants to Wash Kitchen and Dining Room with Bucket or Specialized Water Broom Only
  • Hotels/Motels to Provide Customer Option of Daily Laundry
  • Automobile Wash Business Must Use Water Recycling Systems

  • All Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than Two (2) Days per Week from June 1 to Oct 31 and No More than Once per Week from Nov 1 to May 31
  • All Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than 10 minutes per Station per Watering Day
  • Water landscaped areas, including trees and shrubs located on residential and commercial properties, by using a bucket, hand-held hose with a positive shutoff nozzle, or low-volume, non-spray irrigation.
  • No Refilling of Ornamental Lakes or Ponds, Except to Sustain Aquatic Life
  • Repair or Isolate Leaks within 48 Hours of Notification by the City
  • Pools or Spas to have a Cover to Prevent Evaporation
  • Cease All Operation of Decorative Water Features (Fountains, Ponds, etc.)
  • Car Washing Limited to Only Automobile Washes that Use Water Recycling Systems
  • No Landscape Irrigation During or Within 72 hours of a Rain Event
  • Commercial Nurseries shall Use Water Only During the Hours from Midnight to 6 am
  • Commercial Landowners to Allow Tenants the Option of Replacing Lawns & Landscapes

  • All Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than Once per Week from June 1 to Oct 31 and No Irrigation from Nov 1 to May 31
  • All Landscape Irrigation Limited to No More than 7 minutes per Station per Week
  • Repair or Isolate Leaks within 24 Hours of notification by the City
  • No Landscape Irrigation During or Within 1 Week of a Rain Event
  • No Refilling of Pools or Spas
  • Restaurants to Wash Dining Room Once Daily (after Close of Business) and Only with Bucket or Specialized Water Broom
  • Restaurants to Pre-Soak Dishes
  • Restaurants to Install Solenoid Valve for Sinks with Garbage Disposals
  • No Commercial Window-Washing
  • Apartment Buildings to Certify Low-Flow Fixtures (Showerheads and Faucets) are Installed prior to Leasing Apartments
  • Commercial Buildings and Restaurants to Replace/Install Waterless Urinals
  • Commercial Buildings and Restaurants to Replace/Install Low-Flow Toilets
  • Hotels/Motels to Wash Laundry Only After Change of Customer

  • Cease All Irrigation Except by Reclaimed Water or Except for Crops or Horticulture (Nurseries) or for Fire or Erosion Maintenance
  • Commercial Landscape to be Replaced with CAFriendly Landscape

  • N/A (Same Requirements as Stages 1 to 4 Above)
  • This Stage Involves Only Additional Operational/Management Response Actions

  • N/A (Same Requirements as Stages 1 to 4 Above)
  • This Stage Involves Only Additional Operational/Management Response Actions

Conserving Water in Lomita

The City maintains the ability to impose penalties for noncompliance with the restrictions provided for under the various stages. Should the City find it necessary to move to Stages 2 of the Contingency Plan, further water saving measures and restrictions would take effect.

As California continues to face unprecedented drought conditions, it is necessary to reevaluate water usage as we enter hot summer months. Doing your part to adhere to the measures above can help ensure water resources remain in Lomita.

Additional Resources

For additional information on water conservation steps, please visit the following websites: