Two-Day Outdoor Watering Schedule Now in Effect Through October in Pasadena

Pasadena Water and Power announced that the city’s two-day-per-week outdoor watering schedule is now in effect through October 31 as part of the City of Pasadena’s ongoing Level 2 Water Supply Shortage Plan. This measure limits outdoor irrigation to conserve water during the dry season.

Under the schedule, residents and businesses with even-numbered addresses may irrigate their landscapes on Mondays and Thursdays, while those with odd-numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays and Fridays. All outdoor watering must occur before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Exceptions are made for hand-watering, tree maintenance, and irrigation systems that use low-flow drip emitters producing no more than two gallons per hour.

The plan applies citywide, including multi-family residential properties such as apartments and condominiums. Pasadena has maintained a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage Plan since September 2021. Property owners are required to repair leaks, breaks, or sprinkler system malfunctions within 48 hours after notification from PWP. Additionally, filling or refilling ornamental lakes or ponds is prohibited except to sustain aquatic life.

Permanent water waste prohibitions also remain in force, banning irrigation during and for 48 hours after significant rainfall, as well as runoff or water flow onto adjacent properties, sidewalks, roadways, and parking areas. Residents can report water waste concerns to the Pasadena Citizen Service Center.

David M. Reyes, interim general manager of PWP, highlighted the utility’s community focus, saying, “As a public power agency, PWP is a community-owned, non-profit organization. That means we put our community first by operating at a high level in all aspects of our business, from communications to sustainability. We take great pride in being a leader in the industry and are honored to receive recognition for our business practices.”

Pasadena Water and Power, owned and operated by the city, serves more than 65,000 electricity customers and delivers water to nearly 38,000 households and businesses in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley, including areas adjacent to Pasadena.

For Pasadena residents and businesses interested in reducing outdoor water use, PWP offers rebates in partnership with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, encouraging conversion of thirsty turf to water-wise landscapes.

Details on the watering schedule and rebate programs are available on PWP’s website.