Chandler Water Restrictions 2026
Maricopa County · Arizona
Published:
Restrictions Active - Stage 2 Mandatory Conservation - SRP + Colorado River Tier 2
2
Days/Week
Before 10:00 AM
Allowed Hours
$150 first · $300 second
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Odd | Monday & Thursday |
| Even | Tuesday & Friday |
Allowed Watering Hours
No outdoor irrigation between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Stage 2 limits irrigation to 2 days/week (permanent baseline is 3). No irrigation Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any day with a shut-off nozzle.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
$150 first · $300 second
Chandler Water issues $150 citations for first offenses and $300 for second. Commercial properties face up to $2,500. Chandler uses AMI smart-meter data to flag off-schedule consumption and dispatches Water Conservation officers for field verification.
Citations begin September 2025🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
Arizona Revised Statute §33-1902 prohibits HOAs from fining residents for brown or dormant lawns during a declared water shortage. ARS §33-1808 protects xeriscape rights statewide.
If your homeowners association sends a violation notice for a dormant or brown lawn during the current restriction period, respond in writing citing the applicable law and include a copy of the Chandler Water Department's current restriction order. Most HOAs will rescind the notice once they are made aware of the legal protections in place. If the issue persists, contact your county’s code enforcement division for assistance.
Why These Restrictions Exist
Chandler is 87% dependent on Salt River Project (SRP) surface water and Colorado River deliveries via the Central Arizona Project (CAP). SRP storage at 52% combined with a 21% cut to CAP allocation forced Stage 2 activation in September 2025. Chandler has cut per-capita consumption 24% since 2015 through aggressive conservation programs, but continued population growth (tech employer expansion driven by Intel Ocotillo and Microchip Technology) adds demand even as supply is reduced.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Chandler area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Chandler Water Restrictions
11 tips tailored for Chandler homeowners during Stage 2 Mandatory Conservation - SRP + Colorado River Tier 2 restrictions.
Chandler has cut per-capita use 24% since 2015, build on that by targeting irrigation gains in your own yard this year.
Bermuda is the only practical summer lawn in Chandler; accept winter dormancy rather than overseed with ryegrass.
Apply 3 inches of decomposed granite over ornamental beds; wood chips dry out too fast in Chandler's low-humidity summer.
Replace front-yard turf under the Chandler Xeriscape Rebate, combined turf removal + plant replacement covers up to $3,000 per household.
Install subsurface drip on all shrubs and trees; topical drip fails within 2 seasons under Arizona UV.
Use a smart controller with Arizona ET preset, WaterSense-labeled units earn Chandler rebates up to $100.
Mow Bermuda at 1–1.5" in summer to shade the crown; raise to 1.5" under drought stress to encourage deeper roots.
Fix leaks within 24 hours, Chandler's summer evaporation can waste 400+ gallons per night from a stuck valve.
Cycle-and-soak on hardpan soils: 2 minutes on, 30-minute pause, 2 minutes on, caliche sheds continuous spray.
Harvest AC condensate for potted plants, 3-ton AC produces 5–20 gallons/day in Chandler summers and is exempt.
Track use at chandleraz.gov 'My Account', Stage 2 targets 105 gal/person/day household consumption.
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