Drought Update
The Victorville Water District is in Stage 2 of our Water Shortage Contingency Plan(PDF, 5MB).
Below are details and resources to learn more about what Stage 2 means and how we can partner together to reach the overall reduction goal of 20% compared to 2020 usage.
Timeline:
March 28, 2022: Governor Newsome issued an Executive Order calling on all water suppliers to implement actions to reduce overall water usage by 20% compared to 2020 usage.
May 24, 2022, State Water Resources Control Board adopted emergency regulations. On June 10, 2022, the emergency regulation went into effect.
- Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional decorative grass should not be watered.
- Give all trees just what they need: Avoid over watering.
- All urban water suppliers must implement Level 2 demand reduction actions in their water shortage contingency plans (with limited exceptions).
2020 Victorville Water District's Water Shortage Contingency Plan Stage 2 is in effect.
Statewide Water Restrictions for all Californians are in effect.
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Residential Watering Times for Sprinkler Irrigation
| Season |
Months |
Hours |
| Summer |
June - September |
10 p.m. to 6 a.m. |
| Winter |
October - May |
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Residential Watering Days for Sprinkler Irrigation
| Address |
Days |
Addresses ending in even numbers
(0, 2, 4, 6, or 8) |
Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
(Only) |
Addresses ending in odd numbers
(1, 3, 5, 7, or 9) |
Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
(Only) |
Drip Irrigation Schedule
Drip irrigation systems are exempt from the watering schedules.
FAQs
What are my watering hours?
Seasonal Outdoor Watering Restrictions
Days and Times
- Summer: June - September 12:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight
Note: For parks, LMADS, schools, and cemeteries having multiple controllers and more than 10 watering zones, summer hours are from 12:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight.
- Winter: October - May 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Addresses ending with 0,2,4,6, or 8 - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Addresses ending with 1,3,5,7, or 9 - Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
Properties without addresses and other large landscapes - No watering on Wednesday and Saturday.
When is hand watering permitted?
Watering by hand with a hose with a shut off nozzle to water landscaping, is permitted any day of the week, or any time of day or night, as long as you do not have any leaks in the hose or equipment, and you do not allow any water to run off the property excessively. It is prohibited to use a water hose with or without a hose nozzle, to wash any paved surface including, but not limited to, sidewalks, walkways, driveways, stucco, and parking areas except as necessary to alleviate immediate safety or sanitation hazards.
I had really high water use last month. Where can I get help conserving?
The City of Victorville Water Conservation Division at (866) 955-4426, provides programs, services, education, and information on how you can conserve water for your home or business in Victorville. A Conservation Specialist can review your water use patterns, water fixtures, appliances, etc. to find ways to conserve water and reduce monthly water bills for Victorville Water District customers.
What Water Conservation stage is Victorville in?
We are in Water Conservation Stage 2.