WateringDayShort answer. Las Vegas Valley Water District customers water on the days of their assigned group (A–F). In winter (Nov 1 – Feb 28) each group gets one day: A Monday, B Tuesday, C Wednesday, D Thursday, E Friday, F Saturday. In spring and fall, groups A, C and E water Monday, Wednesday and Friday; B, D and F water Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. In summer any day but Sunday is allowed. Sprinklers are never allowed on Sunday.
Watering days at a glance
Group A · Fall
Group B · Fall
Current status
Southern Nevada's schedule changes four times a year. Sprinkler watering on Sunday is never allowed.
Now: Fall schedule (September 1 – October 31). Next change: Winter from November 1.
Full watering schedule
| Group | Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Mon, Wed, Fri | Mon–Sat | Mon, Wed, Fri | Mon |
| B | Tue, Thu, Sat | Mon–Sat | Tue, Thu, Sat | Tue |
| C | Mon, Wed, Fri | Mon–Sat | Mon, Wed, Fri | Wed |
| D | Tue, Thu, Sat | Mon–Sat | Tue, Thu, Sat | Thu |
| E | Mon, Wed, Fri | Mon–Sat | Mon, Wed, Fri | Fri |
| F | Tue, Thu, Sat | Mon–Sat | Tue, Thu, Sat | Sat |
Allowed hours: any time of day (Sept–April). Summer (May–Aug): no watering 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Exceptions
Hand watering is allowed any time. New or re-seeded landscapes may be watered daily for up to 14 days once a year — call 702-822-8571 first. In summer SNWA recommends sprinklers no more than 4 days a week, 3 short cycles per day.
Fines
Watering on a day other than your assigned day is water waste and may bring a water-waste fee or citation.
Does this apply to me?
LVVWD customers in Las Vegas and unincorporated Clark County. Henderson, North Las Vegas and Boulder City use the same seasons but their own group maps — check your water bill.
Questions
What day can I water in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas Valley Water District customers water on the days of their assigned group (A–F). In winter (Nov 1 – Feb 28) each group gets one day: A Monday, B Tuesday, C Wednesday, D Thursday, E Friday, F Saturday. In spring and fall, groups A, C and E water Monday, Wednesday and Friday; B, D and F water Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. In summer any day but Sunday is allowed. Sprinklers are never allowed on Sunday.
What time can I water in Las Vegas?
From May 1 to August 31, landscape watering is banned from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The rest of the year there is no time-of-day limit, but you may only water on your group's days.
Can I hand water on other days?
Hand watering is allowed any time. New or re-seeded landscapes may be watered daily for up to 14 days once a year — call 702-822-8571 first. In summer SNWA recommends sprinklers no more than 4 days a week, 3 short cycles per day.
What is the fine for watering on the wrong day in Las Vegas?
Watering on a day other than your assigned day is water waste and may bring a water-waste fee or citation.
What watering stage is LVVWD in?
Mandatory seasonal watering schedule. Southern Nevada's schedule changes four times a year. Sprinkler watering on Sunday is never allowed.
Who do these rules apply to?
LVVWD customers in Las Vegas and unincorporated Clark County. Henderson, North Las Vegas and Boulder City use the same seasons but their own group maps — check your water bill.
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
- San Antonio, TXSAWS · Stage 3
- Dallas, TXDallas Water Utilities · Twice-weekly schedule (year-round)
- 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
- Hillsborough County, FLHillsborough County (unincorporated) · Modified Phase III water shortage