Springfield, MO Landscaping Rules: Water Restrictions (2026)

Irrigation of lawns and landscaped areas shall be limited to Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all customers with a street address ending in an even number, and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for all water customers with a street address ending in an odd number.c.In addition to the above mandatory requirements, all water customers and users are requested to practice water conservation and to minimize or discontinue water use for non-essential purposes. Non-essential purposes include things such as:1.Use of water to wash down sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas.2.Use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection.3.Use of water for dust control.4.Use of water for flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street.5.Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond except where necessary to support aquatic life.d.When the general manager determines and declares that the circumstances requiring implementation of a water watch have sufficiently moderated or been eliminated, the water watch may be terminated.(2)Water warning.a.A water warning shall be in force and effect when:1.Stored water volume is approximately equal to or less than 65 percent of lake storage capacity, or2.An emergency exists or occurs, and the general manager determines and declares as provided in section 110-135 the existence of a water warning.