Water restrictions in Peoria, AZ — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Peoria encourages water conservation in the desert climate. The city follows Arizona water conservation guidelines and may impose watering restrictions during drought conditions. Xeriscape landscaping is promoted.
Peoria is in the arid Sonoran Desert and receives water through the Salt River Project and Central Arizona Project. The city promotes xeriscape (desert-adapted) landscaping to reduce outdoor water use. Outdoor watering is discouraged during the hottest part of the day (10 AM–6 PM) to minimize evaporation. New developments must comply with water-efficient landscaping requirements. The city's water conservation programs include rebates for removing turf grass and installing drip irrigation systems.
Water waste, including excessive runoff onto streets and sidewalks, may result in water waste notices from the water utility.
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