NEW CALIFORNIA STATE LAW
AB 1572
Nonfunctional Turf &
Potable Water Law
Beginning January 1, 2027 for government properties, January 1, 2028 for commercial properties, and January 1, 2029 for HOA common areas, California properties can no longer use drinking (potable) water to irrigate purely decorative turf. AB 1572 phases out potable-water irrigation of “nonfunctional turf” — grass that isn’t used for recreation or gathering – on government, commercial, and HOA properties statewide.
PHASE OUT
POTABLE WATER FOR NONFUNCTIONAL TURF
A new law is helping California save water and build a more sustainable future. CG Landscape is here to help your property comply.
What You Need to Know
What's Banned
Irrigating nonfunctional turf with potable water - ornamental lawn strips, road medians, parking lot islands, and other grass that's purely decorative.
What's Exempt
Functional turf that people actually use - parks, sport fields, school play areas, cemeteries - plus all single-family homes.
Who must Comply
Commercial, industrial & institutional (CII) Properties, HOA / common-interest developments, and state & local government land.
Who Must Comply
Commercial, industrial & institutional (CII) Properties, HOA / common-interest developments, and state & local government land.
Compliance Deadlines
Jan 1, 2027
Government Properties
State & local gov't land; water suppliers must update local ordinances
Jan 1, 2028
Commercial / Industrial / Institutional
CII properties must stop potable irrigation of nonfunctional turf
Jan 1, 2029
HOA Common Areas
Common-interest development shared landscaping must comply
Real Results. Water-Wise Landscapes
Waterworks
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McGaw
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Vintage
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Oaks
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Check with your water agency for current turf-replacement rebates.
Let's Get Your Property Compliant
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