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1. How do I know if I have to adhere to the landscape irrigation rule?

If you water your landscape, have a single 4-inch well, and use less than 100,000 gallons per day, you most likely need to adhere to this rule.

2. How often can I water my lawn and landscape?

If it’s during Eastern Standard Time, you can choose one day a week to water, not between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If it’s during Daylight Savings Time, you can choose two days a week to water, not between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

3. What if I want to water more than this allows?

You will need to submit a water use permit application, submit an application fee, and provide the reason that additional watering is necessary. If all of the appropriate criteria for permit issuance are met, a water use permit will be issued.

4. What if I have a new landscape and lawn that needs more watering?

You may water a new lawn and landscape at any time of day for the initial 30 days following installation and every other day for the following 30 days for a total of one 60-day period, using the minimum irrigation necessary for establishment.

5. Do I fall under these rules if I irrigate with reclaimed water?

The rule regulates irrigation obtained from a well, utility, or surfacewater body. Hand watering and irrigation using reclaimed water and rain barrels are exempt.

6. Does the rule apply to irrigation of my vegetable garden at home?

The rule applies to irrigation of lawns and landscapes. Vegetable gardens are exempt.

7. Do the regulations apply to farmers?

No. Farmers are subject to other water conservation rules.

8. Was this rule adopted in response to drought conditions?

No. This is a permanent rule adopted to address current and future water needs and to protect our rivers, springs, and groundwater supply.