Aquarion Announces Annual Water Conservation Schedule For Trumbull Residents

TRUMBULL, CT — Aquarion Water Company announced Thursday the start of its 2026 sprinkler irrigation schedule, which continues until Oct. 31.

According to a news release provided by Aquarion, the program is mandatory for Aquarion customers in Bethel, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Newtown, Ridgefield, Stamford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport and Wilton.

Additionally, the communities of Bridgeport, Monroe, Redding, Shelton and Stratford have been added this year.

According to Aquarion, the program helps conserve water supplies by reducing overwatering of lawns and gardens through a maximum of two watering days per week.

The conservation program also helps to ensure local water supplies remain sufficient for critical needs such as human consumption and fire protection, according to Aquarion.

Since its launch, the sprinkler irrigation schedule has saved approximately six billion gallons of water, which has helped towns avoid additional restrictions on outdoor water use during dry summer months, according to Aquarion.

Homes and businesses with automatic sprinkler irrigation systems often use about 40 percent more water than properties without them, according to Aquarion.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, up to half the water used outdoors can be lost through overwatering, leaks, and evaporation. This waste, in turn, strains local water supplies while providing no benefit to lawns and gardens, which can thrive on reduced watering. By encouraging roots to grow deeper into the soil, they can absorb more moisture and nutrients, even during dry spells. Drip irrigation, soaker hoses, and hand-held watering are allowed at any time, the release from Aquarion notes.

The following twice-weekly irrigation schedule provided by Aquarion is in effect until Oct. 31:

More information about the mandatory irrigation schedule is available at www.aquarionwater.com/watering.

Some residents may qualify for a variance from the schedule, according to Aquarion.