WateringDayShort answer. El Paso (El Paso Water) home (residential address): even addresses Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; odd addresses Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Allowed hours: before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. (April–September).
Watering days at a glance
Even house numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8)
Odd house numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
Current status
Up to three watering days a week all year; the time-of-day limit applies from April 1 to September 30. No residential watering on Mondays.
Full watering schedule
| Who | Even numbers | Odd numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Home (residential address) | Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday | Wednesday, Friday and Sunday |
| Schools, parks, cemeteries, golf courses, industrial sites | All addresses: Monday, Wednesday and Friday | |
Allowed hours: before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. (April–September)
Exceptions
Residential car washing is allowed with a bucket or a hand-held hose with a positive shut-off nozzle. Ask El Paso Water about other exceptions.
Fines
$50 to $500 per citation (Class C municipal notice of violation).
Does this apply to me?
El Paso Water customers in El Paso, Texas. Las Cruces, Horizon and other nearby utilities have their own schedules.
Questions
What day can I water in El Paso?
El Paso (El Paso Water) home (residential address): even addresses Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; odd addresses Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Allowed hours: before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. (April–September).
What time can I water in El Paso?
On your watering day: before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. (April–September).
Can I hand water on other days?
Residential car washing is allowed with a bucket or a hand-held hose with a positive shut-off nozzle. Ask El Paso Water about other exceptions.
What is the fine for watering on the wrong day in El Paso?
$50 to $500 per citation (Class C municipal notice of violation).
What watering stage is El Paso Water in?
Year-round watering schedule. Up to three watering days a week all year; the time-of-day limit applies from April 1 to September 30. No residential watering on Mondays.
Who do these rules apply to?
El Paso Water customers in El Paso, Texas. Las Cruces, Horizon and other nearby utilities have their own schedules.
Never miss your watering day. The WateringDay app reminds you the evening before and alerts you when your utility changes stage or season.
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