Follow these simple summer watering rules from May 1 to Oct 1

These watering rules incorporate best practices for efficient outdoor water use that will help keep your landscape healthy.  It's a simple way for you to help protect our water supply now and in the future.

• Water during cooler times of the day - lawn watering is NOT allowed between 10 am and 6 pm
• Water two days per week, adding a third day only when needed.  (Watering more than three days is not allowed.)
• Do not allow water to pool in gutters, streets and alleys.
• Do not waste water by letting it spray on concrete and asphalt.
• Repair leaking sprinkler systems within 10 days of discovery.
• Do not irrigate while it is raining or during high winds.
• Use a hose nozzle with a shut-off valve when washing your car.

Longer grass is more water efficient.  Keep cool season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass between 2.5 - 3.5 inches and warm season grasses between 1 - 3 inches.