The annual outdoor watering rules are now in effect. The watering rules incorporate best practices for efficient outdoor water use that will help keep your landscape healthy. A copy of the watering rules was mailed to each home and business in the District in late April.
- Water during cooler times of the day — lawn watering is not allowed between 10
a.m. and 6 p.m. - Water no more than three days per week.
- 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.
- Do not irrigate while it is raining or during high winds.
- Use a hose nozzle with a shut-off valve when washing your car.
If your property has an automatic sprinkler system, be sure to check the system for leaks at the beginning of the irrigation season. One of the easiest ways to do this is to manually cycle each zone during the day. As you run each zone, check for missing, broken and mis-aligned sprinkler heads. Since many systems are set to run after dark or in the early morning, you may never see the system when it is running and miss these easy to fix causes of water loss.
Visit https://www.denverwater.org/residential/rebates-and-conservation-tips For information about efficient water use, irrigation and more water saving tips