2026-05-04 – Stage 1 Watering Restrictions Now in Effect
Effective immediately, the District of Clearwater is moving to Stage 1 Watering Restrictions as authorized by Chad Carmichael, Director of Operations and Infrastructure.
Recent water use has increased significantly and is placing sustained pressure on the District’s water system. Stage 1 Watering Restrictions are being implemented immediately to reduce demand, protect system capacity, and support continued reliable service for all users.
Stage 1 restrictions are being implemented to reduce demand on the water system and help ensure continued reliable service for all users. These restrictions will remain in place until further notice.
Stage 1 Watering Restrictions
Under Stage 1, outdoor watering is permitted as follows:
- Odd-numbered addresses may water on odd-numbered calendar days.
- Even-numbered addresses may water on even-numbered calendar days.
- Watering is permitted only between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
- Registered automatic watering systems may operate between midnight and 6:00 a.m.
- New lawns may be watered daily only after registration with the District.
- Hand-watering of plants and vehicles is permitted at any time.
Further Restrictions May Be Required
The District is asking all water users to reduce outdoor water use immediately. If water use does not come down significantly and quickly, additional stages of watering restrictions may be implemented in the coming days.
The District appreciates the cooperation of residents and businesses as we work to protect the community’s water supply and maintain reliable service.
