Regardless of the time of year, the following instances of water waste are prohibited in Pasadena:

• Watering during periods of rain
• Excessive water flow or runoff onto pavement, gutter, or ditches
• Washing down paved surfaces
• Failure to fix leaks, breaks, or malfunctions  within 72 hours

Fines for failing to comply start at $100 and run as high as $500 for residential customers. Non-residential customers can see fines as high as $1,000.

We should also mention that Pasadena Water and Power is currently offering water efficiency rebates though the Metropolitan Water District’s “SoCal Water$mart Program”. The rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rebates on landscape related purchases include:

• Weather-Based Irrigation Controller $150
• Rotating Nozzles for Pop-Up Spray Head Retrofits $5/nozzle
• Synthetic Turf (limited to 1/2 acre of turf replacement) $0.60/sq ft

For further information on Pasadena’s water restrictions please visit www.cityofpasadena.net/savewater or call the water shortage hotline at (626) 744-8888. For the full details of the SoCal WaterSmart rebate program visit their website or to inquire about your existing reservation or rebate status call (888) 376-3314. If you need irrigation repair services contact WCGM, Inc. at  (800) 339-2102 or by email at info @ wcgminc.com. Also visit LAsprinklerrepair.com if you’re in the greater Los Angeles area, or OCsprinklerrepair.com if you’re in the Orange County area for information on residential sprinkler repair services.