Cheney's Water Is Back to Normal, and Here's What That Means for You
Hi everyone!
Good news: Well #3 is back online and repaired. The emergency water restrictions from last week have been lifted as of today, and we're back on our regular irrigation schedule.
Since restrictions can feel like a moving target, I wanted to use this as a chance to share the full schedule again for anyone new to it, or anyone who just wants a refresher.
Some context: on April 8, 2026, the Washington State Department of Ecology declared a statewide drought emergency, the fourth year in a row the entire state has been under a drought declaration. Low snowpack, a warm winter, and years of compounding precipitation deficits point to a tough summer ahead. With a serious fire season likely, we want our aquifer strong and ready.
Here's the irrigation schedule in place through the end of the season:
📅 EVEN-numbered addresses: water Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday
📅 ODD-numbered addresses: water Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
🚫 ALL addresses: no watering on Monday, giving our aquifer a day to recharge
🤖 Automated irrigation systems: water between 10pm and 8am
🌿 Non-automated systems: water between 8pm and 8am
🥕 Garden watering (everyone): between 8pm and 8am
⏱️ Keep each watering session within a 2-hour window
You can find more on the City's water conservation plans, including lawn irrigation tips, here: Water Conservation | Cheney, WA
If you have concerns about watering happening within the City, you can file a report here: Code Complaint Form
Water is a precious resource and our community's lifeline. A little planning now goes a long way toward protecting what we all depend on. Thank you for doing your part.
Want to stay in the loop if restrictions change again? A few ways to make sure you don't miss an update:
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- Sign up for water alerts directly from the City's website
- Bookmark the Water Conservation page, which the City updates as conditions change