<p>The Los Angeles Department of Water &amp; Power (LADWP) implemented shortage year rules for all LADWP customers starting June 1, 2009.  The city’s water conservation ordinance makes it illegal to:</p>
<p>o Use sprinklers on any day other than Monday and Thursday.<br />o Water landscaping, including lawns, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.<br />o Use sprinklers for more than 15 minutes per watering station and 10 minutes for other irrigation systems.<br />o Water any hard surfaces, such as sidewalks, walkways, driveways or parking areas.<br />o Allow runoff onto streets and gutters from excessive watering.<br />o Fail to repair leaks from any pipe or fixture.<br />o Wash vehicles unless using a hose with a shut-off nozzle.<br />o Serve water to customers in restaurants unless requested.</p>
<h2>LA Mayor's New Water Plan Makes Every Drop Count</h2>
<p>Water conservation and an unprecedented water recycling program are key to the 20 year, $1.5 billion water supply strategy introduced by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on May 15, 2009. While dry seasons and the effects of climate change threaten Los Angeles' future water supply, population growth is expected to increase water demand in the city 15 percent by 2030. Read the full story in the <a title="Environmental News Service Article" href="http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/may2008/2008-05-15-091.asp">Environment News Service</a></p>