Water Services and Conservation
Preserving Our Vital Resource
Using water efficiently helps protect Sierra Madre's local supplies, reduces the need for supplemental imported water, and supports long-term reliability during dry years.
Many conservation measures are low-cost, while rebates and regional programs can help residents complete larger irrigation, appliance, and landscape improvements.
Water-Use Requirements
Assigned Watering Days
- Even-numbered addresses: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Water before 6:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m., unless a current City notice establishes a different or more restrictive schedule.
Permanent Restrictions
- Do not hose down sidewalks, driveways, patios, or parking areas.
- Do not irrigate in a manner that causes runoff.
- Do not irrigate within 48 hours of measurable rainfall.
- Vehicle-washing hoses must have shutoff nozzles.
- Decorative fountains must use recirculating water.
Report water waste: water@sierramadreca.gov | View Municipal Code Title 13 »
Programs and Rebates
Free Irrigation Retrofit
Qualified residents may receive an irrigation inspection, weather-based controller, programming and training, and replacement spray nozzles.
Check eligibility »Free Home Energy Review
SGVCOG offers renters and homeowners a no-cost review with personalized efficiency recommendations and information about incentives.
Schedule a review »Water-Efficiency Rebates
Current rebates may cover qualifying toilets, washing machines, rain barrels, cisterns, irrigation controllers, and other water-saving equipment.
View current rebates »Program eligibility, funding, and available incentives may change. Confirm current requirements with the administering agency.
Sierra Madre's Water Supply
Sierra Madre's water supply is derived primarily from local sources, including groundwater wells in the East Raymond Basin and natural spring tunnels in the foothills. The City also uses imported treated surface water supplied through regional connections to supplement local sources and support reliability during drought.
Stormwater may be directed to the Sierra Madre Spreading Grounds for groundwater replenishment. Conservation helps preserve these supplies and reduces the amount of supplemental water that must be imported or produced.
Learn about regional water supply stewardship »How Sierra Madre recharges groundwater through its spreading basins.
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