Water restrictions in Saint Paul, MN β also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance β set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Saint Paul enforces odd-even outdoor watering during droughts. Watering is limited to before noon or after 6 PM. Hand-held hoses and tree watering bags are exempt.
Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) manages outdoor water use for residents in Saint Paul and ten surrounding communities. During drought conditions, SPRWS activates an odd-even watering schedule: properties with odd-numbered addresses may water only on odd-numbered calendar days, and properties with even-numbered addresses may water only on even-numbered days. Watering is restricted to before noon or after 6:00 PM to minimize evaporation during peak heat. Vegetable gardens, bushes, and flowers should follow the schedule when possible, but may be watered on additional days using a hand-held hose if necessary. Trees may be watered any day using a dripping hose, bucket, or tree watering bag. Commercial uses including nurseries and community gardens are exempt from the odd-even schedule. When drought conditions ease, SPRWS lifts the restrictions through public notice. Outside of active drought restrictions, there are no standing watering schedule requirements, though the city encourages voluntary conservation. SPRWS serves Saint Paul, Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Lilydale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Roseville, and West Saint Paul.
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