USING WATER WISELY
Landscape irrigation makes up a large portion of water consumption in West Des Moines, particularly during the warmer months of the year.
West Des Moines Water Works encourages central Iowa businesses and homeowners to use water wisely, a recommended program aimed at smart summer irrigation. By improving the efficiency of irrigation practices, businesses and homeowners can reduce consumption, save money, and reduce the peak load on water facilities.
Recommended Schedule
The recommended outdoor irrigation schedule applies to all spray irrigation systems for businesses and homes:
- Watering is not recommended on Mondays
- Even-numbered addresses are encouraged to water on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, before 10:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m.
- Odd-numbered addresses are encouraged to water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, before 10:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m.
- Watering is not recommended during the hottest part of the days hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
For example:
- My home address is 5018 1st Street; my recommended irrigation schedule: Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, before 10:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m.
- My business address is: 1355 Main Street; my recommended irrigation schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, before 10:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m.
Recommended Water Wisely Schedule
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Recommended Water Wisely Schedule
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