Reno Water Restrictions 2026
Washoe County · Nevada
Published:
Restrictions Active - Drought Watch - TMWA Year-Round Restrictions
3
Days/Week
Before 11:00 a.m.
Allowed Hours
Warning first offense; $100+ repeat
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Even | Monday & Wednesday & Friday |
| Odd | Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday |
Allowed Watering Hours
Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) serves Reno and Sparks with year-round watering restrictions that apply regardless of drought status, 3 days/week on even/odd schedule, no watering between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any time outside 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with a shut-off nozzle.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
Warning first offense; $100+ repeat
TMWA enforces with warnings on the first off-schedule violation. Repeat violations carry fines starting at $100. Year-round schedule is enforceable regardless of drought stage.
Citations begin Year-round permanent schedule🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
Nevada law (NRS 116.4225) prohibits HOAs from requiring residents to maintain landscaping in violation of TMWA water rules. HOAs cannot fine residents for following the year-round 3-day schedule.
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 current restriction order from Truckee Meadows Water Authority. 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
Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) serves Reno and Sparks with year-round watering restrictions that apply regardless of drought status, 3 days/week on even/odd schedule, no watering between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. In 2026, TMWA has issued a Drought Watch due to below-normal snowpack in the Sierra Nevada and Truckee River basin. The Lahontan Reservoir and Lake Tahoe tributaries are running below average. TMWA is requesting voluntary 10% reductions beyond the standard schedule.
Note: Las Vegas (Southern Nevada Water Authority) operates entirely separately from TMWA, they are different utilities with different rules. Monitor tmwa.com for current conditions and updates.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Reno area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Reno Water Restrictions
6 tips tailored for Reno homeowners during Drought Watch - TMWA Year-Round Restrictions restrictions.
TMWA's 3-day schedule is year-round, Even Mon/Wed/Fri, Odd Tue/Thu/Sat. Program your controller now.
No watering 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. ever. Best window is 4–8 a.m. for lowest evaporation in Reno's high-desert climate.
Reno gets only ~7 inches of annual precipitation, Tall Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass need supplemental irrigation through summer.
Consider Buffalo Grass or Blue Grama for any new planting, both natives need a fraction of the water of cool-season turf.
TMWA offers turf conversion rebates, check tmwa.com for current incentive amounts.
Cycle-and-soak on Reno's clay/decomposed-granite soils: 8 min on, 30 min off, 8 min on to prevent runoff.
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