Vegas Water

Las Vegas is reminding landscape contractors that fall watering restrictions are in effect. From September through October 31, landscape irrigation is limited to three assigned days a week. Sprinkler watering is prohibited from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., even on assigned days.

From November through February, landscape irrigation will be limited to one day a week. Mist systems at commercial businesses may not be used until May.

The valley gets 90 percent of its water from the Colorado River, which remains in the grips of a drought that began in October 1999. As a temporary response to the drought, the water authority and its member utilities adopted seasonal watering restrictions in 2003. Many of the rules have become permanent.

Homes account for most of the valley's water consumption, and landscaping accounts for most of the water used at homes.

You can find out your assigned days and get landscaping tips and details about the watering restrictions from the authority's web site, www.snwa.com.