New Water Law Targets Non-Functional Turf | San Jose News

Governor Newsom just signed SB 1139, a major new water conservation law targeting “non-functional turf” — those decorative, unused grassy patches in office parks and along roadsides — aiming to slash water waste and push climate-smart landscaping across California. While AB 1572 already banned watering such turf, this new law tightens enforcement, going into effect January 2027 for government properties and expanding to all commercial and industrial sites the next year. The State Water Board is tasked with enforcement — but a critical oversight left the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, a longtime expert in this area, out of the loop. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9817e16e3a2bd77