Stage 1 Drought Restrictions

CURRENT DROUGHT STATUS: Stage 1

Stage 1 restrictions include a goal of cutting water use by 15-20% and limits outdoor irrigation to two days per week.

Existing water conservation rules are still in effect, which includes no watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. May 1 – Sept. 30. Wasteful watering practices are prohibited and may result in a fine. This includes allowing excess water to flow into street gutters or neglecting to repair leaks.

NDCWSD board decided not to enact drought rates at this time. As outlined in the district’s 2026 budget, water use above a customer’s water budget is billed at higher tiered rates. This is the district’s standard rate structure and not specific to drought conditions.

NDCWSD is asking customers to delay turning on their sprinkler systems until mid-May. Drip irrigation and hand-watering trees, shrubs, perennials and vegetable gardens is allowed any time if a hose is held and equipped with a shut-off device.

Customers must follow a set two-day watering schedule:

Single-family and small multi-family (less than 7 units) residential with ODD-NUMBERED addresses
- Wednesday & Saturday
Single-family and small multi-family (less than 7 units) residential with EVEN-NUMBERED addresses
- Thursday & Sunday
Multi-family (7 or more units) and apartment properties
- Monday & Friday
Non-residential customers
- Tuesday & Sunday
Properties managed for the sole enjoyment and recreation of the public, including parks and schools
- Any day(s) of the week but entities must reduce water consumption by 15-20% or more of their water budget