Watering Guide for San Luis Obispo - Coastal Valleys, Including San Luis Obispo

Due to climactic differences in the county we provide three watering guide sections for the following geographic areas : Coastal Areas (Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, 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 - Coastal Valley (San Luis Obispo)

Coastal Valley - Turf Grass (Pop-up Spray non-rotating)
  Spring Summer Fall Winter
Days per Week 3 4 3 Off
Start Times per Day 2 3 2 Off
Minutes per Station 5 5 5 Off
Total Minutes per Day 10 15 10 Off
Total Minutes per Week 30 60 30 Off

 

Coastal Valley - Turf Grass (Rotor Spray)
  Spring Summer Fall Winter
Days per Week 3 4 3 Off
Start Times per Day 2 3 2 Off
Minutes per Station 10 10 10 Off
Total Minutes per Day 20 30 20 Off
Total Minutes per Week 60 120 60 Off

(Times may be less than shown depending on the output of your rotor heads and head spacing)


Coastal Valley - 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 30 40 30 Off
Total Minutes per Day 30 40 30 Off
Total Minutes per Week 60 120 60 Off

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


Coastal Valley - 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 23 30 23 Off
Total Minutes per Day 23 30 23 Off
Total Minutes per Week 46 90 46 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.


City of San Luis Obispo Schedule


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).