California’s landmark Assembly Bill 1572 (AB 1572) prohibits the use of potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf (NFT) on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties—including homeowners’ association common areas. To support...
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To support agencies and communities as California implements its new nonfunctional turf regulation, CalWEP has launched a coordinated suite of resources — including a new website, outreach toolkit, and internal agency guidebook — to help turn Assembly Bill 1572 (AB 1572) into on-the-ground action.
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California’s landmark Assembly Bill 1572 (AB 1572) prohibits the use of potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf (NFT) on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties—including homeowners’ association common areas. To support...
This guidebook is designed to help water suppliers comply with the “Making Conservation as a California Way of Life” framework (WUE Regulation), focusing specifically on the classification of Commercial, Industrial,...
Updated October 2024 CalWEP, in coordination with DWR and the State Water Board, has prepared a detailed guide on the UWUO Alternative Data Process. This guidance document helps water suppliers request...
This guidebook is designed for urban water suppliers to support compliance with the State’s Water Use Efficiency Regulation. It specifically addresses the requirements under the Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Dedicated...
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