Water Conservation
City of Moscow Water Conservation Ordinance and Resolution
Please be aware of the City of Moscow’s Water Conservation Ordinance and Waste Water Resolution.
Highlights from the Water Conservation Ordinance No. 2007-13:
- Click here for a full copy of the Ordinance.
- Watering with sprinkler systems is allowed from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. daily during the declared Outdoor Irrigation Season. The Outdoor Irrigation Season will be declared by the City Public Works Director annually.
- Outdoor irrigation shall be prohibited at all times not within the declared Outdoor Irrigation Season.
- Outdoor irrigation of impervious surfaces is prohibited.
- Most hand watering is not restricted with an automatic shut-off nozzle.
- Normal business uses are not restricted except for lawn watering.
- Event car washes are not restricted, but participants must use automatic shut-off nozzles.
- Violation of the Water Conservation Ordinance is a misdemeanor.
- A variance from the daytime watering restrictions is available for newly seeded or reseeded lawns. For more information on how to obtain a variance please contact Tom Scallorn at 883-7106.
Highlights from the Water Waste Resolution No. 2004-12
- Click here for a full copy of the Ordinance.
- The City encourages water users to keep plumbing and water systems in good repair.
- An escalating surcharge may be added to the water bill for significant water wasting.
- Reckless waste of water may result in temporary interruption of water service.
- In some cases, water service may be terminated if significant water waste continues.
For further information or assistance in Water Conservation please call Nichole Baker at (208) 883-7114 or stop by the Water Department at
201 North Main Street between the hours of 7 AM and 4 PM.
