Two-Day Outdoor Watering Schedule Now in Effect Through October

The City’s watering schedule shifted earlier this month.

Until October, in accordance with the City’s existing Level 2 Water Supply Shortage Plan, up to two days a week of outdoor watering is allowed from April through October.

According to the plan, even-numbered addresses may water on Mondays and Thursdays, while odd-numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Outdoor watering must be done before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m., with exceptions for hand-watering, tree health, and other water conserving methods, such as low flow drip irrigation systems.

The City’s plan is part of a broader Water System and Resources Plan that guides Pasadena Water and Power’s long-term water resource and infrastructure needs. The Water System and Resources Plan (WSRP) was updated in 2020 and provides a framework for capital improvements and resource projects through 2045.

The City’s utility delivers water to nearly 38,000 households and businesses in Pasadena and adjacent communities in the San Gabriel Valley. As a community-owned utility, Pasadena Water and Power is a nonprofit public service owned and operated by the City of Pasadena for the benefit of its customers and the community.

In 2009, the City implemented a plan to address declining groundwater levels in the Raymond Basin. This plan included a reduction in Pasadena’s pumping allocation in the Raymond Basin, with a first reduction of 417 AF effective July 1, 2009.

Pasadena residents and businesses interested in converting their thirsty turf to water-wise landscapes can contact Pasadena Water and Power, which offers rebates in partnership with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.