Watering Guide for San Luis Obispo County - Coastal Areas

Due to climactic differences in the county we provide three watering guide sections for the following geographic areas : Coastal Areas (Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Nipomo, and Arroyo Grande), Coastal Valleys (San Luis Obispo), and North County (Atascadero, Templeton, Paso Robles, and Shandon).

Note: these watering schedules do not account for agency-specific watering restrictions. Please contact your water provider for information on any watering restrictions that may pertain to your area.

Watering Guide - Coast (Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Nipomo, and Arroyo Grande)

Coast - Turf Grass (Pop-up Spray non-rotating)
  Spring Summer Fall Winter
Days per Week 2 3 2 Off
Start Times per Day 2 3 2 Off
Minutes per Station 7 6 7 Off
Total Minutes per Day 14 17 14 Off
Total Minutes per Week 28 51 28 Off

 

Coast - Turf Grass (Rotor Spray)
  Spring Summer Fall Winter
Days per Week 2 3 2 Off
Start Times per Day 2 2 2 Off
Minutes per Station 14 17 14 Off
Total Minutes per Day 28 33 28 Off
Total Minutes per Week 56 99 56 Off

 

Coast - Drip (Moderate Water Use Plants)
  Spring Summer Fall Winter
Days per Week 2 3 2 Off
Start Times per Day 1 1 1 Off
Minutes per Station 27 33 27 Off
Total Minutes per Day 27 33 27 Off
Total Minutes per Week 54 99 54 Off

(Based on 1-gallon/hour emitters; reduce by 50% for 2-gallon/hour emitters)


Coast - Drip (Drought Tolerant Plants)
  Spring Summer Fall Winter
Days per Week 2 3 2 Off
Start Times per Day 1 1 1 Off
Minutes per Station 21 25 21 Off
Total Minutes per Day 21 25 21 Off
Total Minutes per Week 42 75 42 Off

(Based on 1-gallon/hour emitters; reduce by 50% for 2-gallon/hour emitters)


In sandy soils, consider increasing the number of watering days and decreasing daily run time.


Note: The data above is only a guide. How much water to apply (min/day) is based on weather conditions, soil type, slope and performance; distribution uniformity, precipitation rates (spray or drip).