WateringDayShort answer. Dallas (Dallas Water Utilities) sprinkler or irrigation system: even addresses Sunday and Thursday; odd addresses Wednesday and Saturday. Allowed hours: outside 10 a.m.–6 p.m. from April 1 to October 31; any time Nov–March.
Watering days at a glance
Even house numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8)
Odd house numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
Current status
Dallas keeps a maximum twice-a-week watering schedule all year.
Full watering schedule
| Who | Even numbers | Odd numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkler or irrigation system | Sunday and Thursday | Wednesday and Saturday |
Allowed hours: outside 10 a.m.–6 p.m. from April 1 to October 31; any time Nov–March
Exceptions
Hand watering, soaker hoses and drip irrigation are allowed any day, any time. Apartments and office complexes with several addresses use the lowest address number.
Fines
Violations can be cited under the city's water conservation ordinance.
Does this apply to me?
City of Dallas water customers. Suburbs that buy Dallas water (Plano, Richardson, Garland…) and University Park, Highland Park set their own days.
Questions
What day can I water in Dallas?
Dallas (Dallas Water Utilities) sprinkler or irrigation system: even addresses Sunday and Thursday; odd addresses Wednesday and Saturday. Allowed hours: outside 10 a.m.–6 p.m. from April 1 to October 31; any time Nov–March.
What time can I water in Dallas?
On your watering day: outside 10 a.m.–6 p.m. from April 1 to October 31; any time Nov–March.
Can I hand water on other days?
Hand watering, soaker hoses and drip irrigation are allowed any day, any time. Apartments and office complexes with several addresses use the lowest address number.
What is the fine for watering on the wrong day in Dallas?
Violations can be cited under the city's water conservation ordinance.
What watering stage is Dallas Water Utilities in?
Twice-weekly schedule (year-round). Dallas keeps a maximum twice-a-week watering schedule all year.
Who do these rules apply to?
City of Dallas water customers. Suburbs that buy Dallas water (Plano, Richardson, Garland…) and University Park, Highland Park set their own days.
Never miss your watering day. The WateringDay app reminds you the evening before and alerts you when your utility changes stage or season.
Other cities
- Austin, TXAustin Water · Conservation Stage
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- Fort Worth, TXFort Worth Water · Year-round twice-weekly watering
- Los Angeles, CALADWP · Phase 2 Water Conservation
- Orlando, FLOrange County · Two days in daylight time, one in winter
- Tampa, FLCity of Tampa Water · Modified Phase III water shortage
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