Southern Nevada Water Authority Summer Watering Guidelines

Summer watering restrictions in effect May 1 through August 31.
For more information, visit https://www.snwa.com/importance-of-conservation/watering-group

Mandatory summer watering restrictions: From May 1 through August 31, mandatory watering restrictions prohibit landscape irrigation between the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Watering is allowed Monday through Saturday. Watering on Sundays is always prohibited.

Drip watering: Drip irrigated landscapes need far less water than grass. You only need to water plants and desert landscapes four days a week in summer. The length of watering depends upon the type of drip emitter. Learn more about drip irrigation.

Saving Water is a Cool Thing to Do Even During the Summer Heat

The dog days of summer are about to heat things up in Southern Nevada, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how you can cool off your water use during our hottest months of the year—and keep your landscape healthy at the same time.
While rising temperatures may tempt you to overwater your landscape, the truth is that trees and plants can thrive and remain vibrant in our scorching summer heat with less water than we may think.
• Drip-irrigated trees and plants can stay healthy when watered on a recommended four-day-a-week schedule in summer.
• As temperatures rise and weather conditions dictate, slowly “ramp up” the number of days you water per week.
• For grass, run sprinklers for a total of 12 minutes per watering day, set in three four-minute cycles, spaced one hour apart. That’s all your grass needs.
• Grass can be watered up to six days a week in summer; no watering on Sundays.
As a reminder, the community’s mandatory summer watering restrictions are in effect from May 1 through August 31. During the summer months, sprinkler irrigation is prohibited between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., when water can be lost to intense heat and high winds. Watering during these prohibited hours or allowing water to spray or flow off your property could result in a costly water-waste fine—and nobody wants that.
For summer landscape care tips and other ways to save water and money on your monthly bill, visit snwa.com.