Watering Advice: Time it Right

Proper irrigation timing is crucial for maximizing grass health and conserving water. Watering in the middle of the day during high temperatures can cause water to evaporate quickly, making irrigation less efficient and wasting water. To reduce evaporation and water waste:

• Never water between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., when the sun is strongest.
• Use the “cycle and soak” method: run short irrigation cycles (6–8 minutes for spray heads, 12–14 minutes for rotors), then allow time between cycles for water to soak in.
• Watering by hand-held hose, drip irrigation, or soaker hose is allowed anytime.

Following the city’s required watering schedule helps with water conservation and demand throughout the community:

• No watering on Mondays
• Tuesdays & Fridays: Non-residential properties (apartments, businesses, parks, common areas)
• Wednesdays & Saturdays: Homes with addresses ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8
• Thursdays & Sundays: Homes with addresses ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9