Potable Water Conservation and Non-Functional Turf Ban
Redwood City
Summary
The council adopted the five-year water plan updates. Supply meets demand through 2050 in normal years, but the state Bay Delta plan could bring 31-48% rationing in dry years. Council members celebrated Redwood City's low water-loss rate and criticized Central Valley agricultural water use.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
State penalties can reach $1,000 per day, but the city emphasizes education first; property owners may face turf removal or purple-pipe connection costs.
Nearly 90,000 water customers across Redwood City, Woodside and part of San Carlos.
HOAs and commercial property owners with ornamental turf will bear removal, replanting or recycled-water connection costs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council/Successor Agency/Public Financing Agency Regular Meeting - Oct 5, 2026
New state law (AB 1572) bans using drinking water on decorative grass at commercial, industrial and HOA properties starting in 2027-2029. The city will notify affected customers and offers the Lawn Be Gone rebate of $2 per square foot.
City Council/Successor Agency/Public Financing Agency Regular Meeting - Jun 22, 2026
The council adopted the five-year water plan updates. Supply meets demand through 2050 in normal years, but the state Bay Delta plan could bring 31-48% rationing in dry years. Council members celebrated Redwood City's low water-loss rate and criticized Central Valley agricultural water use.
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