L.A. limits water sprinkling to 2 days a week

5:00 AM | June 1, 2009

A final warning to all you lawn aficionados and green thumbs: Los Angeles' mandatory water conservation restrictions — aimed at reducing the city's water use by 15% — begin today.

That means residents can use their sprinklers only on Mondays and Thursdays, and customers who don't cut their water use could face higher utility bills.

Details on the shortage rate are a bit complex. To determine how to avoid higher rates, customers can call the DWP at (800) DIAL-DWP or log into their account at the DWP website to determine their water allotment. The agency has posted all the details here.

And if your neighbor catches you using those sprinklers — on, say, Tuesday — you might hear from the drought police. The DWP is seeking reports of water waste at (800) DIAL-DWP or via e-mail at waterconservationteam@ladwp.com.

— Maeve Reston

Photo: Steve Osman / Los Angeles Times

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