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2. This form is for Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Industrial (CII) and Homeowner Association (HOA) customers in Fremont, Newark, or Union City to identify functional turf areas on their properties. 

   Assembly Bill 1572 (AB 1572) prohibits the use of potable (drinking) water to irrigate nonfunctional turf (NFT) starting in 2027. Compliance deadlines vary based on property type. 

   Your input helps us understand how turf is used in our service area and supports statewide efforts to conserve water. 

   For questions about this form, please call the Water Use Efficiency Team at 510-668-4218 or by Email.

4. State Regulations

   AB 1572 is a California law aimed at conserving water and promoting sustainable landscaping by banning the irrigation of nonfunctional turf on CII properties, as well as common areas managed by HOAs and similar entities. 

   The ban applies to irrigating with potable water, which is water that is safe and suitable for human consumption, such as drinking water supplied through public water systems, like ACWD. The law will be phased in starting January 1^st, 2027.

6. Why is ACWD collecting this information?

   ACWD is gathering information about functional turf to:

   • Support compliance with AB 1572
   • Assist in identifying turf areas that may qualify for exemptions under the law (e.g., recreation, or tree irrigation)
   • Provide accurate reporting to the State Water Resources Control Board (if necessary)

   Note: AB 1572 compliance will be phased in as follows:

   • 2027: Government-owned properties and public water systems
   • 2028: All other institutional, commercial and industrial properties
   • 2029: Common areas of homeowner associations and similar developments
7. Definitions

   Nonfunctional Turf (NFT): Grass that serves no active purpose, such as recreation or community gatherings. Examples include turf in parking lot medians, decorative strips along streets, and other areas not used for activities.

   Functional Turf (FT): Grass located in areas designed for recreation or public gatherings, such as sports fields, playgrounds, or event spaces. Turf that is inaccessible or unused for these purposes is not functional. 

   Most turf at CII properties is considered non-functional.   

11. First Name
12. Last Name
14. Address1
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18. City
19. State
20. Zip
22. Email
23. Phone Number
24. Account Number(s)
28. Describe the location(s) of functional turf at your site:
30. Upload map/image(s) identifying functional turf areas
31. Upload additional map/images
33. Why should the area(s) be considered functional turf?

    1. It is actively used for "recreational use" (area designated to accommodate human foot traffic including, sports fields, golf courses, playgrounds, picnic grounds, or pet exercise areas.
    2. It includes trees or perennial plants that require irrigation to maintain their health
    3. It is a cemetery
    4. I have NFT but it is currently being watered with an on-site water reuse system, such as rainwater capture or other system
    5. Other (please describe below)
35. Provide additional details regarding why the area(s) should be considered functional turf:
37. Please estimate the total area of functional turf at your site (in square feet):
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