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Water Restrictions: Goodyear vs Phoenix

How do water restrictions rules compare between Goodyear, AZ and Phoenix, AZ?

Phoenix has fewer restrictions than Goodyear.

Goodyear, AZ

Maricopa County

Heavy Restrictions

Goodyear enforces strict water conservation in the ADWR Phoenix Active Management Area. Water waste including runoff, mid-day watering, and over-irrigation is prohibited. Desert landscaping is required in newer communities. The city promotes xeriscape conversion programs.

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Phoenix, AZ

Maricopa County

Some Restrictions

Phoenix is in the Phoenix Active Management Area with strict water conservation requirements from ADWR. The city provides landscape watering guidelines recommending irrigation before 8 AM or after 6 PM to minimize evaporation. Section 507 of the zoning ordinance requires native/desert-adapted plants for new landscaping. High-water-use species are prohibited in new development. Phoenix water rates include conservation pricing tiers.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactGoodyearPhoenix
AMA StatusPhoenix Active Management Area-
Water WasteRunoff, flooding, over-irrigation prohibited-
New CommunitiesDesert landscaping required-
XeriscapeConversion programs available-
Reclaimed WaterUsed for parks and common areas-
Best Practice-Water before 8 AM or after 6 PM
New Landscaping-Native/desert-adapted plants required
High-Water Plants-Prohibited in new development
Pricing-Conservation tier water rates
Code-Zoning Ordinance Section 507

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Goodyear FAQ

Can I let sprinkler water run onto the street in Goodyear?

No. Water escaping onto the right-of-way from sprinklers or irrigation is unlawful and may result in citation.

Does Goodyear require desert landscaping?

In newer communities, yes. Existing properties are encouraged to convert with incentive programs.

Phoenix FAQ

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