Residential Watering Schedule

ECCV will once again implement a mandatory watering schedule for the spring/summer months. While snowpack totals have remained above average for much of the state, the schedule allows customers to keep healthy lawns and gardens while also saving money and conserving water. The watering schedule also helps the District efficiently manage use during peak flow days, use less infrastructure, and there-fore lower operating costs to meet demand. ECCV's watering schedule begins April 1st and will continue until October 31st.

How long should you water your lawn?

ECCV now provides recommended watering times based on your particular sprinkler types using the CYCLE AND SOAK method of watering. Please see recommended watering times below:

 If you have further questions regarding the watering times or the cycle and soak method, please contact conservation@eccv.org

When should you water your lawn?

Residential Customers are allowed to water three days per week, as outlined below:

Addresses ending in an Odd number may water Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Addresses ending in an Even number may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

There is no watering for residential or commercial customers on Friday, or between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm.

Watering of flowers, trees, shrubs and vegetable gardens at any time is encouraged. You may water them every day by hand or with a sprinkler or drip system as long as there is no turf watering involved.

New Seed/Sod:

Laying new sod and grass seed is not permitted from June 1st - September 1st. ECCV encourages all customers to reduce outdoor water use, and to continue to follow the three-day per week watering schedule.

There are penalties for violating water restrictions and are as follows for a ¾” meter:
First Offense:  Notice of Violation
Second Offense:  Notice of Violation and $100 penalty added to water bill
Third Offense:  Notice of Violation and $250 penalty added to water bill
Fourth Offense:  Notice of Violation and $500 penalty added to water bill
Fifth Offense:  Notice of Violation and $1,000 penalty added to water bill

Large Irrigators will be allowed will be allowed three watering days per week with 16 hours per watering day. Watering is not permitted during the hottest part of the day, 10 AM to 6 PM. This includes parks and school sites.

Watering of flowers, trees, shrubs and vegetable gardens at any time is encouraged.  You may water them every day by hand or with a sprinkler or drip system as long as there is no turf watering involved.

Water Violations