Bozeman's Permanent Outdoor Watering Restrictions
On Tuesday May 17th, the Bozeman City Commission adopted mandatory permanent time of day and day of week outdoor watering restrictions for the use of overhead spray irrigation. These restrictions will be in effect June 16, 2022 on a go-forward basis, every year, regardless of season and apply to all irrigation systems connected to city water for irrigation. (Note: these restrictions are different from drought-related watering restrictions that are in place only during a declared drought event).
See our video below on how to turn down your sprinkler clock.
Mandatory permanent outdoor watering schedule for the use of overhead spray irrigation (including hose end sprinklers):
Watering schedules are based on physical property address and apply to all residences and businesses using city water for irrigation.
Permitted watering days are as follows:
- EVEN number physical addresses: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
- ODD number physical addresses: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
- Public Parks, private open spaces, street right-of-ways: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Watering is permitted on your allowed watering day before 10 a.m. and after 8 p.m.
Exceptions to the restrictions:
1. These restrictions do not apply for the use of low-volume drip irrigation and hand watering with a watering can or hose with positive shut-off nozzle when watering the following plant types only:
- Trees
- Shrubs
- Ornamental perennials & groundcovers
- Annual flower beds & planters
- Food gardens
2. Watering with overhead spray irrigation for the sole purpose of establishing new grass from sod or seed is permitted, as needed, for 45 days after planting.
3. Properties that utilize private wells for irrigation are not required to comply with permanent watering restrictions. However, we are all affected by impacts to the water supply in Bozeman and encourage everyone to adhere to the watering restrictions.
4. Water use associated with irrigation system operation for the purposes of installation, repair, adjustments, performance assessments, and other related maintenance issues, provided that the system is attended to throughout the period of operation, is permitted as needed.
How to turn down your sprinkler clock:
For more questions, please visit the City’s website at https://www.bozeman.net/
