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Watering Schedule

Kerman, Fresno & Clovis β€” 2026 Outdoor Watering Rules

Quick Reference β€” All Three Cities

All three cities use the same odd/even address system. Check the last digit of your house number.

Summer (Apr–Oct)Winter (Nov–Mar)No-Water Hours
Odd addressesTue / Thu / SatSaturday only10 AM – 6 PM
Even addressesWed / Fri / SunSunday only10 AM – 6 PM
EveryoneNo watering Mondayβ€”Year-round

Maximum 15 minutes per sprinkler station. Early morning (4–8 AM) is best.

Summer (April 1 – October 31)3 days/week

Address TypeWatering Day(s)
Odd(1, 3, 5, 7, 9)Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Even(0, 2, 4, 6, 8)Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
MondayNo watering β€” everyone

Winter (November 1 – March 31)1 day/week

Address TypeWatering Day(s)
Odd(1, 3, 5, 7, 9)Saturday only
Even(0, 2, 4, 6, 8)Sunday only

Fresno Rules

  • No watering between 10 AM and 6 PM (year-round)
  • No watering hard surfaces (driveways, sidewalks)
  • No runoff from property into the street
  • No watering within 48 hours of measurable rain
  • New lawns qualify for a short-term watering exemption
  • Violations: warnings first, then fines up to $500
City of Fresno Water Division

Summer (April 1 – October 31)3 days/week

Address TypeWatering Day(s)
Odd(1, 3, 5, 7, 9)Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Even(0, 2, 4, 6, 8)Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
MondayNo watering β€” everyone

Winter (November 1 – March 31)1 day/week

Address TypeWatering Day(s)
Odd(1, 3, 5, 7, 9)Saturday only
Even(0, 2, 4, 6, 8)Sunday only

Kerman Rules

  • Kerman relies entirely on groundwater β€” conservation affects the aquifer directly
  • New construction homes may qualify for a temporary watering exemption
  • No-runoff and no-waste provisions enforced
  • Maximum 15 minutes per sprinkler station
City of Kerman Public Works

Summer (April 1 – October 31)3 days/week

Address TypeWatering Day(s)
Odd(1, 3, 5, 7, 9)Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Even(0, 2, 4, 6, 8)Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
MondayNo watering β€” everyone

Winter (November 1 – March 31)1 day/week

Address TypeWatering Day(s)
Odd(1, 3, 5, 7, 9)Saturday only
Even(0, 2, 4, 6, 8)Sunday only

Clovis Rules

  • Clovis implemented a 3-year water rate increase starting 2025
  • Smart irrigation controllers encouraged (weather-based adjustment)
  • HOA communities (Harlan Ranch, Loma Vista, Heritage Grove) follow both city and HOA rules
City of Clovis Water Services

How to Tell if Your Address is Odd or Even

Look at the last digit of your house number:

Odd

Ends in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

e.g., 123 Main St

Even

Ends in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8

e.g., 456 Oak Ave

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