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Utilities
DIVISION: UTILITIES
TOPIC: WATER CONSERVATION
Lawn Watering Restrictions
New Drought Restrictions were adopted effective October 1,
2003. Click here to view information
related to the Drought Alert and Lawn Watering Restrictions.
Xeriscape Program
Thinking about replacing your lawn with xeriscape (desert landscape)?
You may be eligible for a cash rebate. Homeowners
and Commercial
properties can earn a maximum of $300,000 ($1 per square foot, up
to 50,000 square feet, then $0.50 per square foot for 50,001 to 550,000
square feet. ) for grass removed and replaced with a water-efficient landscape.
For more information, contact the Southern
Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) Xeriscape Conversion Program at (702)
258-SAVE or visit their website at one of the above links.
Saving Water Means Saving Money
By reducing your watering time by two
minutes per station, you may save 36,000 gallons of water a year – a possible
savings of $5 per month!
Sprinkler Run-Off and Evaporation
There are many things you can do to
prevent run-off from sprinklers. Instead of watering all at once, water
for a few minutes every other hour. Check for broken sprinkler heads or
nozzles. Turn the heads so they face the lawn, and not buildings or concrete.
When replacing broken heads and nozzles, use the same make as your other
heads and nozzles. Replace nozzles so that the grass isn’t blocking the
spray, and allows the water to glide over the blades of grass. Refrain
from watering during high wind or rainy days. To prevent your irrigation
water from unnecessary evaporation, do not water between 11:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m. If your sprinklers are creating a misting effect, try shorter
sprinkler nozzles.
RECOMMENDED SUMMER WATERING TIMES
Suggested watering time from April
through October is between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., and from November
through March is between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
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LAWN CARE WATERING GUIDE
(Sprinkler Irrigation)
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MONTH
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WATERING SEASON |
TALL FESCUE
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BERMUDA GRASS
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January
Februrary
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Winter |
1 day per week
3 times a day
4 minutes each watering
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1 day per week
3 times a day
3 minutes each watering
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March
April
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Spring / Fall |
3 days per week
(+ Optional Sunday)
3 times a day
4 minutes each watering
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3 days per week
(+ Optional Sunday)
3 times a day
3 minutes each watering
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May
June
July
August
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Summer |
7 days per week
3 times a day
4 minutes each watering
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7 days per week
3 times a day
3 minutes each watering
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September
October
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Spring / Fall |
3 days per week
(+ Optional Sunday)
3 times a day
4 minutes each watering
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3 days per week
(+ Optional Sunday)
3 times a day
3 minutes each watering
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December
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Winter |
1 day per week
3 times a day
4 minutes each watering
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1 day per week
3 times a day
3 minutes each watering
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Click here for more about
Drought Watering Restrictions,
Sprinker tips, Drip Irrigation tips, etc.
Water Savers' Home Guide
For additional water conservation information, and to find out what Southern
Nevada Water Authority programs are available, visit http://www.snwa.com.
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