Mandatory Conservation Schedule in Place for Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Newtown, Stamford, and Westport
The program is Voluntary in 2023 for Easton, Ridgefield, Trumbull, Weston and Wilton
Aquarion Water Company today reminded customers that the 2023 sprinkler irrigation schedule is in effect and continues until October 31. The program is mandatory for customers in Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Newtown, Stamford, and Westport. While the 2023 program is voluntary for customers in Easton, Ridgefield, Trumbull, Weston and Wilton, beginning in 2024, the conservation schedule will also become mandatory in those towns. The schedule helps to conserve water supplies by reducing overwatering of lawns and gardens through a maximum two days per week schedule. The conservation program helps to ensure local water supplies remain sufficient for critical needs such as human consumption and fire protection.
Since its launch, the sprinkler irrigation schedule has helped save more than two billion gallons of water, which has helped towns avoid a complete ban on outdoor water use during dry summer months. Under the irrigation schedule, Aquarion expects to save millions of gallons of water.
Homes and businesses with automatic sprinkler irrigation systems often use large volumes of water – about 40% more than properties without the systems. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), up to half the water used outdoors can be lost through overwatering, leaks, and evaporation. This waste in turn places strain on local water supplies while providing no benefit to lawns and gardens. Research shows that lawns and gardens can thrive on reduced watering. By encouraging roots to grow deeper into the soil, they’re able to absorb more moisture and nutrients, even during dry spells. Customers may continue to water by hand or use drip irrigation or soaker hoses at any time.
The permanent, twice-weekly irrigation schedule is in effect until October 31 and follows the requirements below:
Maximum Twice-Weekly Sprinkler Irrigation Schedule |
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Last Digit of Your Address Number Water Only On: |
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0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 (even numbers) |
Sunday & Wednesday 12:01 am – 10:00 am, or 6:00 pm - Midnight |
1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 (odd numbers) |
Saturday & Tuesday 12:01 am – 10:00 am, or 6:00 pm – Midnight |
No address number |
Sunday & Wednesday 12:01 am – 10:00 am, or 6:00 pm – Midnight |