Mandatory watering schedule
Assigned watering days are mandatory for all customers. Running your landscape irrigation system outside your assigned days is water waste and may result in a water waste fine.
Fall watering restrictions
It's time to conserve Las Vegas. Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, dial back your sprinkler clocks to your three assigned days a week. It's the law!
Did you know that plants and trees need much less water than grass? Watch the video to learn how long to run your drip and sprinkler irrigation to maintain a healthy landscape.
Additional watering restrictions
In addition to watering on your assigned days, keep the following in mind when setting a schedule on your irrigation clock:
- Sprinkler watering on Sundays is prohibited.
- Running your landscape irrigation system outside your assigned days is water waste and may result in a water waste fine.
- Watering with a handheld hose and supervised testing of your irrigation system are allowed any time.
- Watering restrictions also apply to drip irrigation. Drip irrigation systems deliver water more slowly and efficiently, and they should run longer but less frequently than sprinkler systems. The length of each watering should be determined by the emitter flow rate, soil type and weather conditions. See our drip watering tips for details.
- For lawns watered by sprinklers, water no more than 12 minutes total. On your assigned watering days, water in three 4-minute cycles, with about an hour between each cycle if using pop-up sprinklers. Water for about 12 minutes each watering cycle if using rotating sprinkler heads. See our sprinkler tips for details.
- Watering new or reseeded landscapes daily for up to 14 days is allowed once per calendar year. Call 702-822-8571 before the planting takes place so we can make note of this on your water account. See more water waste exemptions.
Conservation and water efficiency are critical to meeting Las Vegas' current and future water needs. Report water waste when you see it by filling out a water waste report form.
Report Water WasteSeasonal watering schedules and watering group map
| Watering Group | Fall/Spring (September-October/March-April) | Winter (November-February) | Summer (May-August) |
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday | Monday | Monday-Saturday |
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Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | Tuesday | Monday-Saturday |
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday | Wednesday | Monday-Saturday |
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Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | Thursday | Monday-Saturday |
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday | Friday | Monday-Saturday |
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Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | Saturday | Monday-Saturday |
Assigned watering groups are mandatory for all Las Vegas Valley Water District customers. This map depicts watering group boundaries for Watering Group A from northbound U.S. highway 95 with Kyle Canyon Road and Grand Teton called out within this watering group, area west of Interstate 215 West Beltway to West Cheyenne Avenue. Watering Group B boundaries are West Cheyenne Avenue, area west of Interstate 215 West Beltway, Summerlin Parkway, West Vegas Drive and North Rancho Drive. Watering Group C boundaries are Summerlin Parkway, area west of Interstate 215 West Beltway to West Charleston Boulevard. Watering Group D boundaries are West Charleston Boulevard, area west of Interstate 215 West Beltway and Desert Inn Road. Watering Group E boundaries are Desert Inn Road, area west of Interstate 215 West Beltway and Tropicana Avenue. Watering Group F boundaries are Tropicana Avenue, area west of Interstate 215 West Beltway past South Fort Apache Road, and West Sunset Boulevard. Watering Group A boundaries also include West Sunset Boulevard, area west of South Fort Apache Road and West Wigwam Avenue, and West Windmill Lane. Watering Group B boundaries also include West Wigwam Avenue and West Windmill Lane, South Fort Apache Road, West Cactus Avenue and area south of West Cactus Avenue; area of South Interstate 15 and Saint Rose Parkway to Interstate 215.
How to set your irrigation clock
Most irrigation clocks have programs A, B and C to help ensure different areas of your landscape are getting the right amount of water. Using them correctly will save water and money. For detailed directions on how to set your irrigation clock, refer to the product manual on the manufacturer's website.
💦 Program A: Sprinkler irrigation
Water your lawn 3 times a day, 4 minutes each watering for each assigned watering day, scheduling start times at least one hour apart.
💧 Programs B and C: High-water use and water-efficient plants on drip systems
The types of drip emitters you use, variety of plants in your landscape, and soil conditions all play a role in figuring out how much to water your landscape when it comes to drip irrigation. To ensure efficiency, group high-water use plants on one program and low-water use plants on another.
Do you have a smart clock? Smart irrigation clocks automatically adjust your watering according to the weather and many provide convenient access via mobile applications. The Southern Nevada Water Authority even offers a rebate!
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