As of January 1, 2023, using outdoor misting systems and washing buildings are among many activities prohibited prohibited in Bullhead City due to the federally declared Tier 2 water shortage.
Bullhead City’s water restrictions are mandated under Bullhead City’s Municipal Code Chapter 8.14. Under the Tier 1 shortage that went into effect January 2022, Bullhead City Municipal Code stipulated voluntary water reductions from water users including taking shorter showers, reducing plant watering, and correcting leaks within 72 hours.
Water use restrictions under the Tier 2 shortage are mandatory:
Allowing waste of water caused by correctable leaks, breaks, or malfunctions that are not fixed within seventy-two hours of notice of failure or malfunction by phone or personal notice, or within seven days of the issuance of the notice of violation if the account holder is not contacted otherwise.
Use of water to hose/wash buildings or impervious surfaces at any time.
Use of water to wash motor vehicles and watercraft without a positive or automatic shut-off nozzle.
Operation of decorative fountains without recirculating systems.
Operation of outdoor misting systems used to cool public areas.
