New Water Restrictions for Carlsbad

Carlsbad will soon have the toughest water restrictions in the county.

As of December 1, people will only be allowed to water once a week.

The restrictions will certainly have an impact on developments like Bressi Ranch, where the landscaping is top notch and lawns are lush and green.

“I think it's good. I think we use too much water here,” Carlsbad resident Bridget Gould told NBC7. “I have a lot of neighbors who wash their cars in their driveway, but I also think it's going to rain a lot this winter, so hopefully, it won't change things that much.

Under the new restrictions even numbered addresses will be able to water on Mondays and odd numbered addresses on Tuesdays. Sprinklers are limited to 8-minutes. The rules also apply to businesses and homeowners' associations.

“I don't like it. I'm actually a gardener. I do all the weeding and everything else,” resident Jerry Torsian explained. “I mulch. I don't know if the plants can take it. Now if we have El Nino, then it's no problem at all.”

Carlsbad officials say the change is necessary to meet a state mandated 28% reduction.
So far, the city has come close, but has not met the mark – attributing part of the problem to tourists.

The news rules may be reevaluated next June.

“We'll go back to two days if things are looking better, possibly three,” Mario Remillard a water conservation coordinator said. “But we'll just have to judge that as we get through the winter and the spring.

Residents who ignore the warnings to cut back will face a $150 fine for a first offense and $500 for additional violations.
 

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