Fountains & Water Features

All fountains and water features using water provided by an SNWA member agency are subject to conservation measures. This includes the use of SNWA agency water that has been recycled or reprocessed by the customer.

Residential Use
Fountains and water features of less than 25 square feet surface area are allowed at a single-family residence.

Commercial Use
Prohibited. Exemptions noted below.

The following fountains and water features are exempt:

• Fountains and water features supplied by privately-owned water rights
• Fountains or water features that are necessary and functional components serving other allowable uses (for example, storage ponds on a golf course or aeration devices)
• Indoor water features or features with the majority of the total water volume contained indoors or underground
• Recreational water parks, both public and private
• Fountains and water features at resorts as defined by the governing jurisdiction
• Fountains or water features necessary to sustain aquatic animals, provided that such animals are of significant value and have been actively managed within the water feature prior to declaration of drought

Restrictions may vary based on individual jurisdictions, contact your local water provider for specific information. For more details, call the appropriate agency: