Water restrictions in Mesa, AZ — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Mesa enforces permanent water conservation requirements prohibiting irrigation runoff and watering during or within 48 hours of measurable rainfall. Potable water use on public street medians for ornamental turf is prohibited.
Mesa has enacted permanent water conservation requirements to address desert water scarcity. No person may cause irrigation runoff from their property. Watering during and up to 48 hours after measurable rainfall is prohibited. Using potable water to irrigate ornamental turf on public street medians is banned. Mesa offers the Grass-to-Xeriscape program providing up to $1,100 for residential conversions (500-999 sq ft gets $750, 1,000+ sq ft gets $1,000). Commercial properties can receive $2 per square foot up to $50,000 annually for grass removal. The city actively promotes xeriscape and desert-adapted landscaping.
Water waste violations including irrigation runoff and watering during rain events are enforced by Mesa's water conservation division. Repeat violations can result in fines.
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