Metropolitan issues statement on Gov. Newsom signing bill to eliminate non-functional turf

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adel Hagekhalil, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, issues the following statement on Gov. Newsom’s signing of AB1572, legislation co-sponsored by Metropolitan to prohibit the use of potable water to irrigate grass that is not used for recreation or other purposes – also known as non-functional turf – on commercial, industrial, municipal and institutional properties. “Today California embarks on a new chapter for water supply