Question

What are some non-essential water uses?

Answer 1

General non-essential uses of water that should be considered for curtailment by state  agencies in the defined drought area include:

• Washing state vehicles, except as appropriate for health and safety reasons.

• Washing/pressure washing of streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other paved

areas or building exteriors (unless necessary for maintaining public

sanitation/safety).

• Using hoses for clean up (i.e., do not use hose as a broom), unless required

by health code.

• Irrigation of lawns, athletic fields and ornamental plants.

• Operating decorative fountains and pools.

• Running partial loads in washing machines and dishwashers.

• Operating non-essential ice machines.

• Serving tap water at eating establishments unless requested.

• Maintenance of recreational swimming pools (revenue-generating pools

exempt).

Answer 2

Answer:

Non-Essential Water Use Definition for.

• Washing state vehicles, except as

appropriate for health and safety

reasons.

• areas or (unless necessary for maintaining public sanitation/safety).

• Using hoses for clean up (i.e., do not

use hose as a broom), unless

required.