Water restrictions in Auburn, WA β also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance β set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Auburn Utilities uses voluntary lawn watering guidelines May-September with odd-even schedules and watering before 10 AM or after 6 PM. Mandatory drought restrictions activate under ACC 13.06.
Auburn Public Works Utilities Division operates the citys water system drawing from wells in the Green River valley and a Tacoma Water intertie. Under ACC Chapter 13.06 (Water Shortage Contingency Plan), Auburn can impose Stages 1 through 4 water restrictions when supply is strained. Normal years operate under Stage 0 with voluntary conservation: residents are asked to water only 2 to 3 days per week using an odd-even address schedule, water before 10 AM or after 6 PM to reduce evaporation, avoid watering paved surfaces, and fix leaks promptly. Stage 1 voluntary: 20 percent reduction target. Stage 2 mandatory: watering limited to 2 days per week, no washing vehicles at home, no new lawn installation. Stage 3 and 4: outdoor water prohibited except for essential public health. Auburn offers WaterSmart rebates for high-efficiency toilets, washing machines, and smart irrigation controllers through regional partnerships with Saving Water Partnership. Shared Tacoma Water customers must also follow Tacoma Water rules. Violations of mandatory drought restrictions can result in warnings, flow restrictors on meters, and fines up to $500 under ACC 13.06.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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