Got a green thumb and a thirsty lawn? The Town of Jackson wants you to ease up on the sprinkler love this summer. Following a Fourth of July well malfunction and a post-holiday water usage spike that had the system huffing and puffing between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m., officials issued an urgent call for water conservation to avoid overtaxing the town’s emergency supply.
While the system technically has sufficient capacity, the overnight irrigation surge causes it to run close to empty during peak hours. Think of it like the town’s water tank getting hit with a hundred simultaneous requests for a glass of water every night.
To keep the faucets flowing and fire crews prepped, here’s what’s changing:
🚿 Irrigation Rules Through October
- Odd house number? Water on odd dates (July 15, 17, etc.)
- Even number? You guessed it—water on even dates
- Only irrigate once a day
- 12 minutes max per sprinkler zone
- Avoid watering between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.
- Fix those leaky heads and rogue geysers!
These rules apply to sprinkler irrigation for lawns and natural landscaping. Feel free to hand-water your veggies, flower pots, or prize-winning petunias.
💸 Potential Fines Incoming
The Town Council is considering an emergency ordinance with fines of up to $750 per day, per violation starting Monday. So yes, that rogue midnight sprinkler could cost more than your electric bill.
Officials noted that water demand has jumped 20% in just five years, and while new West Jackson wells are in the works for 2026, we’re not quite there yet.
Bottom line: less splash, more stash. Your lawn may be slightly less lush, but your town’s water reserves and fire protection will thank you.
