What is non-functional turf?

Non-functional turf is turf that is solely ornamental and not regularly used for human recreational purposes or for civic or community events. Non-functional turf does not include sports fields and turf that is regularly used for human recreational purposes or for civic or community events, such as parks and school fields.

The prohibition against the use of potable water to irrigate non-functional turf only applies to commercial, industrial and institutional water users, including HOAs. It does not apply to individual residences.


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1. What are the City's water restrictions, and how do they apply to me?
2. When did the restrictions go into effect?
3. What are the specific watering requirements for outdoor landscaping?
4. How can I monitor my water usage?
5. How will the water restrictions be enforced?
6. Do the water restrictions apply to the use of recycled water for irrigation purposes?
7. What is non-functional turf?
8. What are commercial, industrial and institutional sites?
9. What is potable water?
10. How is Fountain Valley doing its part?
11. Can I hand water between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.?
12. What does no more than 15 minutes per station per day mean?
13. What if 15 minutes per station per day is too much?
14. How can I prevent runoff?
15. What resources are available to help me reduce my water use?
16. Watering of ornamental turf on public street medians is prohibited. What is a public street median?
17. Do drip irrigation systems have the same restrictions?
18. How are soaker hoses treated?
19. Can I use water that I capture in a bucket in the shower while the water is warming up or water I used for cooking vegetables to water my plants?
20. Is the City encouraging gray water systems?
21. Why are they watering during the day at Mile Square Park?
22. How do I report water waste?