El Paso’s time-of-day watering schedule is in effect from April 1 through Sept. 30. Residents may water their lawns and gardens before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m., and only on designated days. The schedule is:
- Addresses ending with even numbers: Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.
- Addresses ending with odd numbers: Wednesday, Friday or Sunday.
- Parks, schools, golf courses and cemeteries: Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
El Paso is a desert oasis with sunny days and mild temperatures. But with rainfall averaging less than 10 inches annually, conservation is essential to the economy and quality of life. So look for ways to reduce water use in and around hour home. You might be using more than you know.
For simple, water-saving techniques, visit the conservation section of epwu.org