The following is a news release from the City of Lubbock:
The City’s annual “time of day“ irrigation restrictions go into effect Monday, April 1 and continue through September 30.
Irrigation Times
- On your scheduled watering days, irrigation is only allowed from midnight to 10:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to midnight.
- Irrigate less than 1.5 inches per zone per week
Other 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 & Saturday
- Irrigate only when temperatures are above 35 degrees Fahrenheit
- Irrigate landscape without runoff
- Do not irrigate during precipitation events
- Hand watering is allowed any time of day and on any day of the week
“Long-term, continuous water conservation is a high priority for the City of Lubbock. ‘Time of day’ irrigation restrictions conserve water during the spring and summer, which are the higher evaporation times of the year on the South Plains. Year round irrigation schedules by address helps reduce the peak demand on our water system. All of the City’s water conservation measure assist in delaying expensive water supply projects which saves our customers money in the long run“, said Aubrey Spear, Director of Water Utilities.
The City of Lubbock commends its customers for significant amount of water that has been conserved over the past decade. We asks that all residents and businesses continue to be considerate and efficient with their water usage in an effort to conserve water and reduce overall demand so we can preserve our water supplies for many decades to come. Effective water conservation is a long-term continuous effort.
(News release from the City of Lubbock)
