Water Waste Exemptions

Hand watering with a hose is allowed any
day and time.

The following watering activities are exempt from water waste restrictions as noted.

Drip Irrigation

Drip irrigation and bubbler systems may run any day of the week. However, watering cannot exceed the maximum watering frequency according to mandatory watering restrictions.

Hand Watering

Hand watering is allowed any day and/or time, as long as water does not spray or flow off the property.

Irrigation System Testing

Supervised testing of irrigation systems is allowed as long as someone is physically present during the testing.

Landscape Watering - Smart Controllers

Commercial and residential properties using smart controllers may receive a three-year watering schedule exemption from member agencies. While time-of-day restrictions still apply, eligible customers would be exempt from the mandatory watering schedule.

New Turf Planting

Local turf limitations restrict the amount of grass that can be planted based on drought stage.

Nursery Stock Irrigation

Irrigation of vegetation intended for sale at a licensed commercial nursery is allowed. Water may not flow or spray off the property.

Overseeding-Reseeding

You may water a new landscape or reseeded landscape daily for up to 30 days after the initial planting. This exemption 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.

Public Health and Welfare

Water used to abate a health or safety hazard is allowed.

Residential Car Washing

Washing personal vehicles is allowed as long as you use a leak-free hose with positive shut-off nozzle.

Water-Budgeted Facilities

A facility that is assigned a water budget by the district in accordance with the Service Rules Section 12 is exempt from time of day, assigned day and watering frequency restrictions.