Spring and Summer Irrigation Recommendations and Restrictions

The City’s Spring and Summer irrigation restrictions are effective Wednesday, April 1, and continue through Wednesday, September 30. 

 

Spring & Summer Irrigation Recommendations

• For proper hydration, lawns only need 1.5 inches of water per zone, per week. This can be achieved with a watering cycle of 12 to 15 minutes.
• To prevent evaporation, it is recommended to irrigate between the hours of 12:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; or 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. on assigned watering days.
• To prevent runoff, use the cycle & soak method. Watering for 3-4 minutes, 4-5 times, allows the water to soak in the soil. This prevents water from running off, encourages roots to grow deeper, and conserves water.
• If you have a professional landscaper, verify the irrigation system is not overwatering and review the scheduled watering times.

 

Year-Round Restrictions

• Irrigate landscape only during your two assigned days per week.
• Irrigation schedules are based on the last digit of the house address:

Addresses ending in 0, 3, 4, or 9 – Monday and Thursday

Addresses ending in 1, 5, or 6 - Tuesday and Friday

Addresses ending in 2, 7, or 8 – Wednesday and Saturday

• Do not irrigate on Sundays.
• Hand watering is allowed any time of day and on any day of the week

 

The City of Lubbock commends its customers for the significant amount of water that has been conserved over the past decade. We ask that all residents and businesses continue with their water conservation efforts. Effective water conservation is a continuous year-round effort. For more information about water restrictions, visit www.mylubbock.us/irrigation.