North Texas homeowner guide

Dallas watering schedule: which days you can water

In Dallas, you can water with sprinklers at most twice a week, year-round, on days set by the last digit of your address: even numbers on Sundays and Thursdays, odd numbers on Saturdays and Wednesdays. From April 1 to October 31, sprinkler watering is banned between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. every day.

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Even address: Sun and Thu
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Odd address: Sat and Wed
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No sprinklers 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April to October
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Rain and freeze sensors required

Written for DFW homes

Your watering days

Address ending in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8: Sundays and Thursdays
Address ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9: Saturdays and Wednesdays
No address number: Sundays and Thursdays
The schedule is a maximum, not a target; many lawns need less

Summer hours

From April 1 through October 31, hose-end and automatic sprinklers can't run between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., even on your watering days. Water early in the morning, when less is lost to heat and wind.

Sprinkler system rules

Automatic systems must have rain and freeze sensors
Don't water during rain
Fix broken heads that spray the street or sidewalk
Dallas Water Utilities offers free irrigation system checks

Outside Dallas

Many nearby cities buy water from Dallas and use similar rules, but days and stages vary. Check your own city's schedule, especially during drought.

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Common questions

What days can I water in Dallas?

Even-numbered addresses on Sundays and Thursdays, odd-numbered addresses on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

What time can I water my lawn in Dallas?

From April 1 to October 31, not between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Early morning is best.

Do other DFW cities follow the Dallas schedule?

Many have similar rules, but each city sets its own. Check your city's water department.

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