Public Works

Water Conservation

NEW DROUGHT & WATER RESTRICTIONS – Updated June 6, 2023

City Declares Stage 1 Water Shortage on June 6, 2023

On March 24, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-5-23 which declares the improved drought conditions and increased water supply throughout its districts in the State of California. The City resolution proposes reducing from Stage 2 to Stage 1 of the City’s WSCP effective immediately

Visit saveourwater.com for tips on how to conserve water.

New Outdoor Watering Restrictions Now In Effect

Full List of Restrictions

If you have any questions, please contact our water experts at 760-337-4538.

Report a Water Conservation Violation

Resources

Governor Newsom Executive Order N-5-23

State Water Resources Control Board Emergency Regulation. Resolution 2022-0018

State Waterboard Emergency Regulation Fact Sheet Updated June 10, 2022

Water Conservation Tips

DO NOT ACCEPT ANY NOTICES OR CITATIONS FROM ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT CAN NOT IDENTIFY HIM OR HERSELF AS A CITY OF EL CENTRO EMPLOYEE.

DO NOT WATER BETWEEN 10 AM AND 6 PM, Most of the water will evaporate.

DO NOT WATER DURING AND 48 HOURS FOLLOWING RAIN

Do not allow water to runoff into the gutter. Concrete and asphalt do not grow. Please do not water them.

DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO RUNOFF ONTO SIDEWALK OR STREET

CAR WASHING – Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle when washing your car. Use a bucket and only use hose to rinse the vehicle..

CLEANING DRIVEWAYS AND SIDEWALKS – DO NOT wash driveways and sidewalks with water. Concrete and asphalt do not grow. Please do not water them. Use a broom to clean your driveway.

Driveway Washing — Do not use water to clean hard surfaces, except for health and safety purposes.

WATER FEATURES – The use of potable water in a fountain or other decorative water feature without a recirculating system is prohibited. How to conserve water: Verify your fountain or water feature has a recirculating water system or install one.