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If your street address ends with an odd number, your watering days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. If your street address ends with an even number, your watering days are Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. No watering is allowed on Mondays. No watering is allowed between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. beginning May 1 through and including September 30.

New plantings such as new lawns, ground coverings, or bedding plants may be watered every day between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 11:00 A.M., providing the following conditions are met:

a) New lawns, ground coverings, and bedding plants shall be considered new for a period of (1) year from planting date.

What does the odd/even watering system accomplish?

When local water customers follow the program, approximately one-half of the users in Los Banos will be watering their lawns at one time. This provides us with more water for the fire flows and will allow users the opportunity to become more aware of their watering systems.

What does the City consider a wasteful use of water?

• Over-watering where the water has created a sponge-like effect on the property.
• Water that is running down the street or onto the sidewalks.
• Watering in the rain.
• Watering on a day that is not allotted to your address number.
• Sprinklers that are consistently watering the sidewalk instead of the yard.
• Water customers who appear to be ignoring the City's watering program.

What are the deterrents and how do they work?

If a City employee notices water waste occurring, then he (or she) will issue a warning notice, along with an odd/even watering program reminder card. If the problem persists, the customer will be cited with a $15 fine payable to the City of Los Banos. The fine will be increased by 150 percent with each subsequent citation.

Can a resident report water waste?

Yes. The Public Works Department welcomes and encourages the involvement of residents. We hope the residents of Los Banos will help each other to conserve water. If you notice water waste, please do not hesitate to call the Public Works Department, (209) 827-7056.

While we realize these changes may be difficult for some, the odd/even watering system will be strictly enforced to ensure its success. The aim of the conservation program is to stop water waste.

The Public Works Department has a supply of pamphlets that feature ideas on water conservation. We also have a supply of printed cards that can be used as a reminder of your odd and even watering days. If you are interested in receiving this information, please let us know.

Sincerely,
Dwayne Chisam
Public Works Director