Triunfo Water & Sanitation District (TWSD) is committed to the wise use of water. This includes promoting conservation among our customers through prudent usage guidelines, valuable incentives, and public education.
As required by state law, and in accordance with the best practices of water management, TWSD maintains a detailed Urban Water Management Plan. Its primary purpose is to provide an effective planning tool to ensure the District’s ongoing supply of dependable, adequate, and safe water for our customers. The Plan is also a key component of TWSD’s commitment to water conservation and includes a Water Shortage Contingency Plan that provides details on actions the District will take when water supply falls below certain levels.
TWSD enforces the following basic, permanent, community-wide water conservation and water waste reduction measures:
Watering or irrigation of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on any day except by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off device, or for very short periods for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system.
As of February 27, 2023, irrigation system watering is limited to no more than 15 minutes per day per station. This does not apply to landscape irrigation systems that exclusively use very low-flow drip type irrigation systems when no emitter produces more than 2 gallons of water per hour.
Triunfo encourages customers avoid watering for a full 15 minutes; watering in shorter stages can prevent run-off.
Application of water to outdoor landscapes in a manner that causes more than incidental runoff such that water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, private and public walkways, roadways, parking lots, or structures is prohibited.
Triunfo encourages customers avoid watering for a full 15 minutes; watering in shorter stages can prevent run-off.
Use of a hose that dispenses water to wash a motor vehicle is prohibited, except where a hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle or device attached to it that causes it to cease dispensing water immediately when not in use.
Application of potable water directly to driveways and sidewalks is prohibited.
Use of potable water in an ornamental fountain or other decorative water feature is prohibited, except where the water is part of a recirculating system or the fountain is registered on the National Register of Historic Places.
Application of water to irrigate turf and ornamental landscapes during and within 48 hours after measurable rainfall of at least one/fourth of one inch of rain is prohibited.
Serving of drinking water other than upon request in an eating or drinking establishment is prohibited during a period for which the Governor has issued a proclamation of a state of emergency based on drought conditions. Establishments include restaurants, hotels, cafés, cafeterias, bars or other public places where food or drink are served or purchased.
All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing, distribution, or irrigation system must be repaired within 72 hours of observation and notification by the District.
Triunfo’s Urban Water Management Plan also sets forth a three-stage plan for dealing with drought conditions of increasing severity. District Ordinance No. TWSD-350 establishes a system of fines and penalties for violations. Scroll down for information on conservation incentives and ways to conserve.
In partnership with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Calleguas Municipal Water District (our wholesale water supplier), Triunfo Water & Sanitation District offers an array of financial incentives for the purchase of water-efficient appliances and devices through our Conservation Rebate Program. These include clothes washers, toilets, irrigation controllers, and other products, as well as rebates for approved turf replacement projects.
There are dozens of ways to save water in and around your home or business. Most require minimal changes in your daily routine – all can help to make a real difference in California’s water future, and save you money on your water bill. The links below provide a wealth of water-wise information, including outdoor irrigation, gardening and landscaping. If you have questions, or would like to know more about a Home Water Use Evaluation, please contact us.
The members of the Board of Directors of Triunfo Water & Sanitation District believe that better decisions and long-term plans are made when officials and the residents are well educated about water supply, water quality, and wastewater treatment.
Triunfo Water & Sanitation District regularly offers community classes on topics such as California-friendly landscaping, turf replacement, and fire-safe landscaping. Click here to be notified of upcoming classes and other news from Triunfo Water & Sanitation District.
The links below offer a broad range of information about local and state-wide water-related topics: