03/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/09/2026 11:49
Published on March 09, 2026
In-ground irrigation support is here to help residents avoid fees and reduce waste. Right now, the Fort Worth Water Department is offering no-cost SmartIrrigation Assessments for qualifying customers - but space is limited.
Fort Worth residents are responsible for maintaining their irrigation systems and following the City's twice-a-week watering schedule. A simple sprinkler timer error or broken sprinkler head can lead to water waste and violations.
The City's irrigation ordinance limits outdoor watering to twice per week and prohibits irrigation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Progressive enforcement includes warning notices, fees starting at $25 and potential irrigation lockouts for repeated violations.
Power outages that reset irrigation timers.
New homeownership or property management changes.
Systems running past midnight onto the wrong watering day.
Broken, leaking or misaligned sprinkler heads.
During a SmartIrrigation Assessment, a licensed irrigation professional evaluates your system for:
Broken, misaligned or leaking heads.
Incorrect controller settings.
Pressure and flow issues.
Distribution uniformity problems and water waste.
No repairs are made during the visit. You receive a detailed report with recommendations to improve efficiency.
The program is available to Fort Worth water utility customers with an in-ground automatic sprinkler system. Customers must not have received a prior evaluation through the City of Fort Worth program within the last three years.
Check your irrigation settings before peak watering season. Schedule a SmartIrrigation Assessment to confirm that your system is operating efficiently and in compliance with ordinance guidelines.
Register today to reserve your no-cost evaluation.