Contra Costa Watering Information
What Time of Day Should I Water?
In Contra Costa County, we recommend watering between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. Watering within this window of time takes advantage of relatively low winds and less loss of water to evaporation.
How Long Should I Water?
Generally, running an irrigation system on a lawn for more than five minutes will result in runoff. Precise watering times vary depending on the type of watering device, soil, slope and plants.
How Often Should I Water?
Water in the early morning hours between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. as follows:
Drought Lawn Watering Guide:
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SUMMER NO MORE THAN 3 TIMES PER WEEK |
FALL NO MORE THAN 2 TIMES PER WEEK |
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SPRING NO MORE THAN 2 TIMES PER WEEK |
WINTER NO AUTOMATIC WATERING NEEDED |
For a month by month schedule go to Sample Irrigation Schedules.
Shrubs generally need half the water as a lawn for shrub watering schedule see Sample Irrigation Schedules.
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