I’ve heard watering schedules don’t actually save any water, is this true?
Watering Schedules by themselves don’t necessarily save water, but they can play a part in water conservation. The purpose of their use for ACWWA customers is more for regulating water use.

If every customer watered on the same day at the same time, that would cause peaks in demand, which eventually would cause ACWWA to plan for and build higher capacity facilities to handle the demand. By using Watering Schedules, ACWWA can regulate, thus saving in potential construction / operation costs.

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1. I don’t use ACWWA water for my irrigation needs, I have a well. Will the “Water Police” issue me a warning or fine?
2. If there is no enforcement, why is ACWWA bothering with the schedule?
3. I’ve heard watering schedules don’t actually save any water, is this true?
4. My irrigation clock can’t handle an “every 3rd day” irrigation schedule. What should I do?
5. My neighbor is watering in the middle of the day, is that against the rules?
6. Will customers be assessed fines / penalties if they don’t follow the schedule?