Good news: Kerman, Fresno, and Clovis all use the same odd/even address watering schedule. Find your house number's last digit below and you'll know exactly which days you can water — no guessing.
Your watering days
Ends in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
Ends in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8
No watering on Mondays. No watering between 10 AM and 6 PM. Maximum 15 minutes per sprinkler station. No spraying hard surfaces, no runoff into the street, and no watering within 48 hours of measurable rain.
Not sure if you're odd or even? Look at the last digit of your house number: 123 Main St → ends in 3 → odd → Tue/Thu/Sat. 456 Oak Ave → ends in 6 → even → Wed/Fri/Sun.
Quick reference: all three cities
| Summer (Apr–Oct) | Winter (Nov–Mar) | No-water hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odd addresses | Tue / Thu / Sat | Saturday only | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Even addresses | Wed / Fri / Sun | Sunday only | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Everyone | No watering Monday | — | Year-round |
The schedule is the same in all three cities — what changes are the local rules and enforcement below.
City-specific rules
Fresno
- Summer season runs Apr 1 – Oct 31
- Warnings first, then fines up to $500 for repeat offenders
- New lawns qualify for a short-term watering exemption
Kerman
- Runs 100% on groundwater — every gallon saved protects the aquifer
- No-runoff and no-waste rules enforced
- New construction can get a temporary exemption while sod establishes
Clovis
- A multi-year water rate increase began in 2025 — bills may keep rising
- Smart, weather-based controllers are encouraged
- HOAs (Harlan Ranch, Loma Vista, Heritage Grove) add their own landscaping rules
How to keep your lawn green on 3 days a week
Three watering days with a 15-minute cap sounds tight, but it's plenty for a healthy lawn if your system is efficient. Four habits do most of the work:
💧 Cycle & soak
Instead of one 15-minute run, do three 5-minute cycles with 30-minute breaks. Our clay soil absorbs it instead of running off. Most smart controllers have this built in.
🌅 Water 4–8 AM
Early morning beats evaporation from wind and sun. Evening watering leaves grass wet overnight and invites fungus. The 4–6 AM window is ideal.
🔧 Fix your sprinklers
One broken head wastes hundreds of gallons a month. Watch for misting, sidewalk overspray, and dry gaps. Our sprinkler repair service tunes coverage to the restrictions.
📱 Smart controller
Rachio, Hunter Hydrawise, or B-hyve auto-adjust to the weather, skip watering after rain, and never run during restricted hours. They pay for themselves in 1–2 years.
Bermuda needs just 1–1.5 in./week — comfortable on the 3-day schedule. Tall fescue needs 1.5–2+ in./week — tight in July–August. Drought-tolerant options like Kurapia need even less. See our Bermuda vs. fescue breakdown.
Mulch is your secret weapon
A 2–4 inch layer of mulch around trees, shrubs, and beds cuts evaporation dramatically and keeps soil cooler — freeing up more of your limited watering time for the lawn.
Installing a new lawn? Get the exemption first
New sod needs heavy watering for the first 2–3 weeks — far more than 3 days allows. Before you install new sod, call your city's water utility to request a temporary establishment exemption:
Fresno: FresGO app or call 311
Kerman: (559) 550-0832
Clovis: (559) 324-2600
Tired of fighting the restrictions?
Fresno pays $1.00 per square foot (up to $1,500) to replace lawn with drought-tolerant landscaping — read our full rebate guide, or see drought-tolerant ideas that actually look great.
Green and compliant, year-round
Efficient sprinklers, the right grass, and smart maintenance keep your yard healthy inside the rules. We serve Kerman, Fresno, Clovis, and nearby.
Schedule a sprinkler assessment →Or call us at (559) 809-1230.
