No outdoor watering between 10am and 6pm from May – October.
Turf grass sod or grass seed mixed must contain less than 25 percent Kentucky Bluegrass.
Overspray and runoff while watering plants prohibited.
Permit required for all new irrigation system installations and for major renovations of existing systems.
Overhead spray irrigation is prohibited for watering trees and shrubs.
A backflow prevention device, certified under the Uniform Plumbing Code is required for all systems connected to the city water system.
Santa Fe residents are allowed to wash their vehicles at home but only once a month and only with a nozzle that automatically shuts off when not in use.
Residents are not allowed to use a power washer or hose to clean driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, outdoor eating areas and other hard surfaces.
Automatic shut-off nozzles are required on hoses used for hand watering.
Outdoor swimming pools must be covered when not in use.
Water Conservation Rules & Regulations for commercial water customers
Nurseries and landscapers must provide low water use landscape literature and water-efficient irrigation guidelines to customers with the purchase of perennial plants and sod or grass seed, or with a landscape service contract.
Commercial car sale lots and other commercial and governmental entities are limited to washing each vehicle one time per month unless there is a demonstrated public health or safety reason for more frequent washings.
Public, semi-public, and governmental entities are required to post water conservation signage in restroom and shower facilities. (The Water Conservation Office offers signs free of charge.)
Hotels, motels, and other lodging facilities shall provide a water conservation informational card or brochure in a visible location in each guest room. (The Water Conservation Office offers table tents and towel hangers free of charge.)
All public and private eating establishments shall provide water only on request and shall clearly communicate this to customers through table tents, a note on the menu, or clearly visible signage. (The Water Conservation Office offers table tents free of charge.)
Lodging facilities shall not change the sheets and towels move than once every four (4) days for guests staying more than one night.
Title companies and others that close real estate transactions must provide the buyer with city-provided water conservation literature.
The City will provide new water customers with water conservation literature.
