Fayetteville Water Restrictions 2026
Washington County · Arkansas
Published:
Permanent Odd/Even
We have not independently verified this city’s watering schedule. Rules change with drought stage and can be updated at short notice. Confirm your assigned watering days on the Fayetteville Water & Sewer official page before watering. Following the wrong schedule can result in a municipal fine.
Verification needed
Check with utility
Before 10:00 AM
Allowed Hours
Verification needed
Check with utility
Check Your Watering Day With Fayetteville
We have not verified Fayetteville’s current watering schedule against an official source. Watering rules are set by your city and change with drought stage.
Confirm your assigned days on Fayetteville’s official water page: Fayetteville Water & Sewer.
Allowed Watering Hours
No outdoor irrigation between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
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
$50 first
$50 first-offense citation; escalates within 12 months.
🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
HOAs cannot enforce lawn-appearance standards that would require homeowners to violate active municipal water ordinances. Document compliance if your HOA sends a violation notice.
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 Fayetteville Water & Sewer'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
Fayetteville Water & Sewer serves Fayetteville and surrounding communities. Contact the utility directly at https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/water for current stage status and restriction details.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Fayetteville area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Fayetteville Water Restrictions
11 tips tailored for Fayetteville homeowners during Permanent Odd/Even restrictions.
Tall fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass dominate Fayetteville lawns.
Mow to 3.5 inches and leave clippings.
Smart controller rebates available through Fayetteville Water & Sewer.
Replace parkway strips with region-appropriate natives.
Drip-irrigate vegetable beds and fruit trees.
Fix leaks within 48 hours.
Convert overhead spray to rotary nozzles, saves 30%.
Skip cycles after any 0.25 inch or greater rainfall.
Harvest rainwater where state law permits.
Group plants by hydrozone.
Track monthly use at www.fayetteville-ar.gov/water.
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