Is the City encouraging gray water systems?

No. Gray water, while well-meaning for drought conditions, does present other concerns. If there is any runoff, it becomes a pollutant for downstream waters, including the ocean. Additionally, all gray water in the City of Fountain Valley that is sent to waste through inside drains eventually ends up at the Orange County Sanitation District. There it is recycled and converted along with black waste water into potable quality water that is replenished back into the groundwater basin for pumping and potable use.

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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?