Fargo Public Works administers an odd-even lawn watering schedule during summer months to balance treated water demand from the Red River, with restrictions tightening during peak demand or supply stress.
The Fargo Water Utility draws raw water from the Red River and Sheyenne River and treats it at the Fargo Water Treatment Plant. To manage peak summer demand, the city historically applies an odd-even outdoor watering schedule, where addresses ending in odd digits water on odd-numbered calendar days and even on even days. Watering is generally discouraged during the hottest mid-day hours to reduce evaporation. During drought or treatment plant stress, the City Commission can declare a water emergency and impose stricter schedules or bans. Newly sodded lawns may receive temporary exemptions with utility approval.
Watering on the wrong day, during prohibited hours, or during a declared emergency can lead to warnings, surcharges on the water bill, and repeat-offender penalties.
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