Peoria 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
$200 first · $400 second
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Odd | Tuesday & Friday |
| Even | Wednesday & Saturday |
Allowed Watering Hours
No outdoor irrigation between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Stage 2 limits residential irrigation to 2 days per week (down from the 3-day permanent baseline). No irrigation Sunday, Monday, or Thursday under Stage 2.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any day with a hand-held hose fitted with an automatic shut-off nozzle, before 10:00 AM or after 6:00 PM.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
$200 first · $400 second
Peoria Utilities issues civil citations of $200 for first offences and $400 for second; commercial properties face up to $2,500. Peoria uses AMI smart-meter data plus field verification by Water Conservation staff. Report violations to Peoria Utilities at 623-773-7160.
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. Peoria's Stage 2 declaration triggers these statutory protections.
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 City of Peoria Utilities'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
The City of Peoria, Arizona, serves roughly 195,000 residents on the West Valley side of the Phoenix metro. Peoria's water supply comes from a mix of Salt River Project (SRP) surface water, Central Arizona Project (CAP) Colorado River deliveries via the Pyramid Peak and Greenway treatment plants, and groundwater from the Phoenix Active Management Area. With SRP combined storage at 52% (below the 60% trigger) and the ongoing Colorado River Tier 2 Shortage cutting Arizona's CAP allocation by 21%, Peoria activated Stage 2 in coordination with the broader Phoenix-area framework. Peoria sits along the New River and shares boundaries with Glendale, Surprise, and Sun City, its rules are aligned with neighbouring West Valley cities.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Peoria area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Peoria Water Restrictions
11 tips tailored for Peoria homeowners during Stage 2 Mandatory Conservation - SRP + Colorado River Tier 2 restrictions.
Peoria, AZ is a West Valley city in Maricopa County, not to be confused with Peoria, IL on the Illinois River, which is a separate city in a temperate humid climate with no equivalent restrictions.
Bermuda is the only practical summer turf in Peoria; accept golden winter dormancy rather than overseed with ryegrass.
Apply 3 inches of decomposed granite over ornamental beds, wood chip mulch dries within weeks under Peoria's low humidity.
Replace front-yard turf using the regional Water, Use It Wisely rebate framework; Peoria participates in the metro xeriscape conversion program.
Install subsurface drip on shrubs and trees, topical drip cracks under direct Arizona UV within 2 seasons.
Use a smart controller with the SRP/Arizona ET preset; WaterSense-labeled units earn Peoria rebates.
Cycle-and-soak on Peoria's clay-loam and caliche soils: 2 minutes on, 30-minute pause, 2 minutes on.
Mow Bermuda at 1–1.5 inches in summer to shade the crown; raise to 1.5 inches under heat stress.
Fix leaks within 24 hours, Peoria's summer evaporation can waste 400+ gallons per night from a stuck valve.
Harvest AC condensate for potted plants, a 3-ton AC produces 5–20 gallons per day in Peoria summers and is exempt.
Track usage at peoriaaz.gov via your utility account, Stage 2 targets a 10% reduction versus your prior-year baseline.
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