Save Water. Nothing Can Replace It. - Save Dallas Water! Watering Schedule TIME-OF-DAY WATERING RESTRICTION CURRENTLY IN EFFECT! Irrigation of landscaped areas with hose-end sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems is strictly prohibited between the hours of 10 a m and 6 p m from April 1st - October 31st
City of Dallas Water Conservation Ordinance The Conservation Ordinance Outdoor Watering Guidelines Maximum twice-weekly watering allowed according to address (see chart below) Don’t water your yard between 10 a m and 6 p m between April 1 and October 31 Hand water or use a soaker hose Both are permitted on any day Maintain your sprinkler system
Frequently Asked Questions - Save Dallas Water! All City of Dallas parks, golf courses and other City of Dallas properties are required to observe watering restrictions Large parks and golf courses may have variances to the twice-weekly watering schedule because the properties are too large to water in one day
City of Dallas - Save Dallas Water! This Water Conservation Plan sets forth a program of long-term measures under which the City of Dallas can improve the overall efficiency of water use and conserve its water resources Short-term measures
2024 Water Conservation Plan - Save Dallas Water! Dallas Water Utilities Goals: Specific quantified five-year and ten-year targets for water savings to include goals for water loss programs and goals for municipal and residen tial use, in GPCD
Exceptions and Variances - Save Dallas Water! City of Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) encourages all customers to observe all City of Dallas Code related to landscape irrigation including time-of-day and maximum twice-weekly watering restrictions However, there may be circumstances where watering rules cannot be reasonably followed
Seasonal Watering - Save Dallas Water! Many recently-manufactured controllers have a “season adjust” or “water budget” feature The chart below includes a percentage change to help determine the monthly programming necessary for maximum water conservation Since July has the highest water requirement, it is used in this chart as the base month for all seasonal adjustments
Resource Center - Save Dallas Water! FREE Water Conservation Programs 26 Ways to Save Water Get a FREE Irrigation System Check-up! How to Save Water Outdoors Installing a Low-Flow Showerhead Natural Beauties: A Guide to Native, Adapted and Drought-Tolerant Plants That Thrive in Dallas With Minimal Watering Texas Urban Landscape Guide Water-Wise Landscaping Resources
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI) Program - Save Dallas Water! The purpose of the ICI Program is to help you save water and money by identifying opportunities to increase your water use efficiency and to reduce your water, wastewater and electricity costs SCHEDULE A FREE, NO OBLIGATION WATER EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT FOR YOUR FACILITY
Free Irrigation Evaluations - Save Dallas Water! Poor irrigation scheduling—watering too often and for too long—is the primary source of water waste associated with landscape irrigation You may be using a lot more water than your lawn needs and if you are a Dallas Water Utilities customer, you can have a FREE irrigation system evaluation by a licensed landscape irrigation specialist