Southern Nevada Water Authority Winter Watering Guidelines

Summer watering restrictions in effect November 1 – February 28.
For more information, visit https://www.snwa.com/importance-of-conservation/watering-group

From November 1 through February 28, landscape watering is limited to one assigned days per week. Watering restrictions also apply to drip irrigation. Sunday is not an optional watering day.

Drip irrigated landscapes need far less water than grass. We recommend watering one day or less in winter. The length of watering depends upon the type of drip emitter. As weather cools, water in several, short mid-morning cycles to prevent ice formation on driveways and walks. Turn your irrigation clock off on rainy days or replace it with a smart irrigation clock to do the work for you.

Chill Out Your Landscape Watering This Winter

Time to make the switch! Change your watering clock for the winter season. With cooler temperatures settling in, winter watering restrictions are in effect from November 1 through February 28. It’s the perfect oppo-tunity to save water when landscapes need less. Do your part to help protect our precious water supply!

During the winter season, sprinkler irrigation is limited to one assigned day per week; watering is prohibited on Sunday year-round. The colder weather also benefits water-efficient plants and trees on drip irrigation systems, which can survive and even thrive when you water them just one day a week or less!

Avoid overwatering your landscape and keep your landscape healthy in the cold months by following these tips:

•   Water during the mid-morning hours to avoid freezing and prevent ice from forming on lawns and sidewalks.
•   Change the time on your irrigation clock to coincide with the end of Daylight-Saving Time on Sunday,
November 3.
•   Turn your irrigation clock off on rainy days.
•   Follow the seasonal watering restrictions year-round to help you save up to $300 annually on your water bills.
•   Avoid costly fines! Watering on unassigned days or allowing water to flow off your property may result in a water-waste fee starting at $80. So, chill out and

don’t waste water!

For more watering tips and to find your assigned winter watering day, visit snwa.com.