Watering Schedules
Residential Watering Schedule
Due to historically low snowpack in Winter 2026 and on-going drought conditions, outdoor watering restrictions are in place for all ECCV residential customers. Residential customers may water grass yards two days per week (see schedule information below for what days to water). This schedule allows customers to keep healthy lawns and gardens while conserving available water supplies. Restrictions are effective April 1, 2026 and will remain in place through October 31, 2026 or until drought conditions subside.
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 TWO days per week, as outlined below:
Addresses ending in an Odd number may water Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Addresses ending in an Even number may water on Sundays and Thursdays
Lawn/grass watering is permitted before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. on your scheduled watering days. NO grass watering is permitted for residential customers on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
Hand-watering of trees, shrubs and gardens is permitted any day, but customers are encouraged to save water whenever possible.
New Seed/Sod:
Sod and seed planting requires a permit: www.eccv.org/sod-and-seed-permits
There are penalties for violating water restrictions and are as follows for a ¾” meter:
First Offense: Notice of Violation (Warning)
Second Offense: Notice of Violation and $100 penalty per meter
Third Offense: Notice of Violation and $250 penalty per meter
Fourth Offense: Notice of Violation and $500 penalty per meter
Fifth Offense: Notice of Violation and $1,000 penalty per meter
Sixth Offense: Service Suspension
Due to on-going drought conditions, large Irrigators will be allowed to water for a total of 36 hours per week. Watering is not permitted during the hottest part of the day, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. This includes parks and school sites.
Watering of flowers, trees, shrubs and vegetable gardens at any time is permitted as long as there is no turf watering involved.
Water Violations
| Violation | 3/4" Meter (and Residential) | 1" Meter | 1/5" Meter | 2" Meter | 3" Meter | 4" Meter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | Warning | Warning | Warning | Warning | Warning | Warning |
| Second | $100 | $200 | $400 | $800 | $1,800 | $3,600 |
| Third | $250 | $500 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $4,500 | $9,000 |
| Fourth | $500 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $9,000 | $18,000 |
| Fifth | $1,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | $18,000 | $36,000 |
Due to historically low snowpack in Winter 2026 and on-going drought conditions, outdoor watering restrictions are in place for all ECCV commercial customers. Commercial customers may water grass areas two days per week (see schedule information below for what days to water). This schedule allows customers to maintain landscapes while conserving available water supplies.
Hand-watering of trees, shrubs and gardens is permitted any day, but customers are encouraged to save water whenever possible.
Restrictions are effective April 1, 2026 and will remain in place through October 31, 2026 or until drought conditions subside.
