Chill out your landscape watering this winter

Time to make the switch! The Southern Nevada Water Authority offers the following tips for responsible water management.

Change your watering clock for the winter season. With cooler temperatures settling in, winter watering restrictions are in effect from Nov. 1 through Feb. 28. It’s the perfect opportunity to save water when landscapes need less. Do your part to help protect our precious water supply! During the winter season, sprinkler irrigation is limited to one assigned day per week; watering is prohibited on Sunday year-round. The colder weather also benefits water-efficient plants and trees on drip irrigation systems, which can survive and even thrive when you water them just one day a week—or less! Avoid overwatering your landscape and keep your landscape healthy in the cold months by following these watering tips:

• Water during the mid-morning hours to avoid freezing and prevent ice from forming on lawns and sidewalks.

• Change the time on your irrigation clock to coincide with the end of Daylight-Saving Time on Sunday, Nov. 3.

• Turn your irrigation clock off on rainy days.

• Follow the seasonal watering restrictions year-round to help you save up to $300 annually on your water bills.

• Avoid costly fines! Watering on unassigned days or allowing water to flow off your property may result in a water-waste fee starting at $80. So, chill out—don’t waste water!

For more watering tips and to find your assigned winter watering day, visit snwa.com.