Water restrictions in Oro Valley, AZ — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Oro Valley Water Utility enforces seasonal watering schedules: before 8 AM or after 6 PM in summer, before 10 AM or after 6 PM in winter. Turf removal rebates available.
The Oro Valley Water Utility serves approximately 15,000 connections and enforces mandatory water conservation measures. Outdoor irrigation is restricted to designated watering windows: before 8 AM or after 6 PM from April through October, and before 10 AM or after 6 PM from November through March. Irrigation water must not flow onto sidewalks, streets, or adjacent properties. The Town prohibits washing driveways and sidewalks with potable water except for health and safety purposes. New development must comply with the Town landscape water budget requirements, which limit the percentage of high-water-use plantings and require efficient irrigation systems with smart controllers, drip irrigation, and rain sensors. Turf grass is limited in new residential front yards, with the Town encouraging xeric and low-water-use native plantings. Oro Valley participates in the Tucson Active Management Area under the Arizona Groundwater Management Act and must meet conservation targets set by the Arizona Department of Water Resources. The Town offers rebates for turf removal and conversion to desert-adapted landscaping, typically $1 per square foot for qualified conversions.
First offense: written warning. Second offense within 12 months: $50 surcharge on water bill. Third offense: $100 surcharge. Continued violations may result in flow restrictor installation and water service reduction.
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