Watering Guide

How long should I water?

Use the Daily, Weekly, or Monthly watering index below to adjust your timer:

Start with you longest summer run times. (See chart below)
Multiply your run time by the daily watering index (See above)

Example: I water my lawn 9 min. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the hottest part of summer.

How long should I water in spring when the watering index is 60%?

9 minutes x .6 (Daily Index of 60%)= 5 minutes is your adjusted run time

SAMPLE SUMMER WATERING SCHEDULE

LANDSCAPE ZONE	MINUTES WEEKLY
LAWN	27
SHRUBS & GROUND COVERS (SPRAY)	24
SHRUBS & GROUND COVERS (DRIP)	51

The Following Outdoor Water Uses Are Prohibited:

Washing down driveways and sidewalks with potable water.
Causing runoff as a result of excess outdoor watering.
Using a hose to wash a vehicle, unless the hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle.
Using potable water in a fountain or decorative water feature, unless the water is recirculated.
Leaks must be fixed within 1 week.
Watering between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. and 48 hours after rain events.

Recommended Watering Schedule:

Residents are encouraged to water 1 day per week in the winter (Nov – March).
Residents are encouraged to water 3 days per week in the summer (Apr – Oct).
Use the watering calculator for lawn and shrub areas – times apply per irrigation zone.

Note: The watering day restrictions do not apply to low-flow drip irrigation (emitter must apply 2 gallons of water per hour or less), use of a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with an automatic shut-off nozzle, or sites using recycled water.