Water restrictions in Tacoma, WA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Tacoma Water provides service from the Green River watershed and generally has adequate supply. Mandatory watering restrictions may be imposed during drought but are not routinely in effect. The utility promotes voluntary conservation.
Tacoma Water draws primarily from the Green River watershed and has one of the purest municipal water supplies in the country. During normal conditions, there are no mandatory watering schedules. During drought years, staged restrictions including odd/even watering and time-of-day limits may be enacted. The utility promotes conservation through rebate programs for efficient fixtures and rain gardens.
During mandatory restrictions, violations may result in warnings and fines. The utility focuses on education first.
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