El Paso Water Restrictions 2026
El Paso · Texas
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Restrictions Active - Year-Round Mandatory Watering Schedule - El Paso Water
2
Days/Week
Before 10:00 a.m.
Allowed Hours
Per El Paso Water ordinance
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| ends in odd number | Tuesday & Friday |
| ends in even number | Wednesday & Saturday |
Allowed Watering Hours
El Paso is in the Chihuahuan Desert, driest major city in Texas. Year-round mandatory 2-day schedule. No watering 10am–6pm enforced strictly year-round.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any time with shut-off nozzle.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
Per El Paso Water ordinance
El Paso Water enforces year-round mandatory schedule. Violations result in escalating fines.
Citations begin Year-round🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
City ordinances apply. El Paso Water encourages HOAs to convert common area grass to xeriscape.
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 Local'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
El Paso sits in the Chihuahuan Desert with average annual rainfall of just 8–9 inches, the driest major city in Texas. El Paso Water draws from the Rio Grande and Hueco and Mesilla Bolson aquifers. Water conservation is not just drought policy in El Paso, it is permanent desert survival.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the El Paso area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During El Paso Water Restrictions
5 tips tailored for El Paso homeowners during Year-Round Mandatory Watering Schedule - El Paso Water restrictions.
Consider replacing your lawn entirely, El Paso Water pays $1.50/sq ft for grass removal
Bermuda grass is the only practical lawn grass for El Paso's desert heat
Deep water 2x/week, El Paso's sandy desert soils drain fast, add compost to improve retention
Run irrigation before 10am only, afternoon sun evaporates 90% of water in El Paso heat
Use drip for all beds and trees, spray sprinklers waste 40% to evaporation in El Paso
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