Think Water Conservation Now

With a few days of exceptions here and there…the temperature is warming in Flagstaff, giving us the chance to get outside to either play or do some long awaited yard work. It’s warm enough that some of us are starting to water our plants and lawns…thus the yearly reminder of the importance of water conservation. It’s critical for our community. With very little winter snowfall…we need to conserve as much as we can. The City of Flagstaff would like to remind our water customers to follow the established landscape-watering schedule that was set up several years ago because of winters like the one we just had (or didn’t have)! Here are the rules….in case you forgot:

Landscape Watering is strictly prohibited between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Odd numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday.
Even numbered addresses may water on Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday.

Hand watering is allowed any day of the week before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. Hand watering requires that the water conveyance (hose, bucket, etc.) be in hand for the duration of a watering session. Hoses running freely, or sprinklers attached to hoses are not considered hand watering.


Landscape Establishment Permits are available at the Utilities Department in City Hall. Permits authorize daily irrigation for a maximum of 30 days to establish new landscapes. There is a $10 fee and permits should be obtained prior to new landscape installation. Irrigation hours still apply.

Commercial Provisions are available for businesses that require daily outdoor water use for the business to succeed, such as landscape nurseries. Requests for a Commercial Provision must be made in writing to the Utilities Director. Commercial provisions will not be approved for aesthetic landscaping.

Vehicle washing with a positive cut-off nozzle and bucket is allowed.

Non-compliance with these regulations could result in a fine assessed to your water bill. The fine will double with each repeat violation.

If you have questions about water restriction you can call or e-mail our water conservation guru -- Ellen Ryan -- 213-4827, eryan@ci.flagstaff.az.us.

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