Despite the promising rainstorms that swept through the Bay Area in recent months, some in California don’t believe the state is out of the woods yet.
Starting Wednesday, Dec. 1, residents in Marin County are facing some dramatic new water restrictions in some areas of the county to combat the ongoing drought, according to reporting by KPIX.
Until May 31, 2022, residents using the Marin Municipal Water District are effectively not allowed to turn their sprinklers on. Outdoor irrigation is prohibited and any four-person household where 65 gallons of water per person per day is exceeded could face increased fees.
Spot watering by hand is still allowed, according to the district’s website.
"It gave us a prediction that we’re going to pay a $25 penalty based on last year," resident John Glenn told the station. "First of all we’re not going to use as much as last year because we can’t irrigate and $25 isn’t going to break the bank."
Not following the new guidelines begins with a written warning, the second warning earning the perpetrator a $25 fine. Any violations after that will incur a $250 fine.
The district aims to achieve a 40% water savings goal. According to their weekly water savings tracker, between Nov. 12 and Nov. 18, they were nearly there, at 39%.
Other activities are also prohibited, such as car washing and filling up drained pools.
The Marin Municipal Water District did not respond to KCBS Radio’s request for comment at the time of publication.
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