State regulations and City ordinances currently discourage, and when applicable may levy fines upon, anyone using potable water in any of the following manners:
- Hosing off sidewalks, driveways and other hardscapes.
- Washing vehicles, equipment, structures or other items with hoses not equipped with a shut-off nozzle.
- Using non-recirculated water in a fountain or other decorative water feature.
- Irrigation in a manner that causes runoff.
- Irrigation during, or within 48 hours of, measurable precipitation.
If the City’s local ordinance is enacted, residents may be subject to fines of up to $500 for violations of the above water waste prohibitions, as established in the City of Vacaville Municipal Code Section 13.20.
To report water waste, please call the City of Vacaville Utilities Department at 707-469-6400 or email Utilities. Please include the date, time, and address of the location in which you observed water waste.
In addition, residents and businesses who waste water in one of the manners listed above may also be in violation of stormwater pollution regulations.
To report a stormwater pollution concern, please call Public Works at 707-469-6500 or email Public Works.