Water restrictions in Federal Way, WA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Lakehaven Water and Sewer District serves Federal Way and promotes voluntary conservation year-round. No standing odd/even watering days. Mandatory restrictions apply only during declared drought emergencies.
Lakehaven Water and Sewer District serves most of Federal Way. Source water is a mix of local wells and Tacoma's Second Supply Project (SSP) drawing from the protected Green River watershed in the Cascade foothills. The district operates an active conservation program (rebates for efficient fixtures, leak detection programs, educational campaigns) and uses a tiered rate structure that raises prices for high-volume use. Unlike many cities, Federal Way does not maintain permanent odd/even day watering schedules. However, during Washington DOE drought declarations or system emergencies, Lakehaven can impose mandatory Stage 1-3 restrictions limiting outdoor watering hours or days, restricting car washing and pressure washing, and banning ornamental fountain use. No state-level watering mandates apply outside of declared drought emergencies (RCW 90.54). Customers can contact Lakehaven at (253) 941-1516 or see lakehaven.org for current conservation stage. The city encourages drought-tolerant landscaping and rainwater harvesting (allowed statewide under RCW 36.89.080).
During declared drought stages: Lakehaven customer violation fees ($50-$500+ depending on stage). Non-payment can lead to service disconnection. Water theft from unauthorized hydrants: criminal misdemeanor.
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