Outdoor water savings
With the change in seasons and cooler weather approaching, it’s an ideal time to reassess your landscape watering practices. About 60% of residential water use occurs outdoors, and nearly 50% of landscapes are overwatered.
Overwatering can lead to problems including excessive plant growth, root diseases, and increased landscape maintenance. Instead, practice deep, infrequent watering to encourage robust root systems that can better withstand heat and drought. By modifying your watering practices, you can help conserve Chandler’s water resources and maintain a healthy landscape.
To water plants effectively, focus on root depth by applying water deeply and infrequently. Apply water at a slow rate to allow it to fully percolate into the soil instead of running off. Ensure the water reaches a depth of 6-12 inches depending on the plant’s size, which can be checked using a soil probe. Water less frequently, such as every week or every 10-14 days, and adjust the controller based on weather conditions to promote deeper root growth. Increase watering frequency during hot, dry spells and reduce it in cooler or rainy weather to support healthier roots and better drought resistance.
Regularly check and maintain your irrigation system, including sprinklers and drip, to optimize its efficiency. Adjust sprinkler heads to ensure they only cover the intended areas. Additionally, set your timers and controllers to match seasonal demands and adjust them based on current weather
conditions and plant requirements.
Chandler offers rebates for converting grass to xeriscape, and a smart irrigation controller rebate that reimburses 50% of the cost for the controller and attachments that improve its accuracy, including on-site weather stations and soil moisture sensors. Smart controllers adjust watering schedules daily based on weather conditions and are programmed through a user-friendly app, making them easier to manage compared to manual controllers.
Learn more about Chandler’s water conservation programs and resources, including rebates and incentives.
Proposed utility rate changes
The City of Chandler is planning for needed utility rate increases for Water, Wastewater, Reclaimed Water and Solid Waste utilities to cover the higher costs on operations and infrastructure projects.
Operating items such as chemicals and electricity that are essential to the process of providing safe drinking water and treating wastewater continue to have a higher cost, and there have also been increases in our contract costs for solid waste and recycling collection.
Past inflation, which has kept costs higher, has increased the costs for capital construction materials and the related debt service on water and wastewater facility improvement projects. These projects also address aging infrastructure such as main replacements, well construction and rehabilitation, and sewer assessments and rehabilitation.
These water and wastewater rate adjustments will be implemented across all customer classifications, including single-family, multi-family, non-residential, landscape, and industrial customer classes for water; and single-family, multi-family, and non-residential customer classes for wastewater. The reclaimed water and solid waste rate and fee changes are also based on revenue requirements to meet the increasing costs associated with these services.
Connect with your local government
Mayor Kevin Hartke and the Chandler City Council are excited to announce that applications are open for CIVIC, an interactive, 13-session program providing Chandler residents with a behind-the-scenes look at city services.
This free program will again launch in January 2026 and is the latest offering by the City of Chandler to help residents connect with their government. Each session, participants will meet with city leaders, tour facilities that keep our city running, participate in interactive sessions and learn how to stay engaged with the city and in their community.
Applications will be open from Nov. 1 to Dec. 7.
Calendar highlights
Fall has arrived and we are celebrating with events and activities that really highlight being outdoors in Chandler. Here are more details about just a handful of the upcoming events:
Puparazzi Photo Contest
Submissions open starting Oct. 3
Stop, Sit, and Selfie! If your VIP (very important pooch) has “star quality” then send us your photos. Get creative and show us what makes your four-legged friend adorably cute, and you could win a paw-some prize basket (valued at $75). This opportunity is open to residents and non-residents of Chandler.
Chandler’s Celebration of Arbor Day - Tumbleweed Park
Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 - 11 a.m.
Branch out and celebrate your love of trees! This free event is full of family-fun activities. Plus, Chandler residents can pick up a free native 5-gallon tree (first-come, first-served while supplies last. Must provide proof of residency to receive a tree).
Open House at Fire Station No. 7
Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to Noon
The Chandler Fire Department is holding a free open house at Fire Station No. 7 located at 6200 S. Gilbert Road. In addition to tours of the station there will be a fire truck, ambulance, displays and demonstrations. Blood pressure checks will be available, along with drowning prevention information and instruction on Hands-Only CPR. In the Fire Safety House display, children will get hands-on instruction on how to get out of a smoke filled environment.
29th Annual Chandler Golf Challenge
Thursday, Nov. 7
Dust off your golf clubs. Chandler Golf Challenge swings into action with a shotgun start at Bear Creek Golf Club. The tournament brings the community together for a great day of golf that, in turn, improves educational and recreational opportunities for hundreds of people with disabilities. Players enjoy raffles, on-course contests, and much more. Whether you’re an Olympic hopeful or a Happy Gilmore, the day is sure to be a hole-in-one!
Woofstock - Tumbleweed Park
Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Every dog has its day at Woofstock. Very Important Pooches (VIP) and well-behaved owners can enjoy a fun fur-filled day in Tumbleweed Park. Explore a variety of pet-related vendors and activities. Admission into the park is free.
• City offices and the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center are closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.Trash and recycling are collected on this observed holiday. The only three holidays that impact collection are Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• City offices and the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28, for Thanksgiving.
There WILL be changes to the trash and recycling collection the week of Thanksgiving.
• Trash and recycling will be picked up as normal on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Trash and recycling will NOT be collected on Thanksgiving Day.
• If your regular collection day is Thursday, place your container out on Friday.
• If your regular collection day is Friday, place your container out on Saturday.
1 Arbor Day, Tumbleweed Park, 480-782-2748
1 The Book of Names, Chandler Museum, 480-782-2717
1 Dorrance Dance, Center for the Arts, 480-782-2680
4 History Bites, Chandler Museum, 480-782-2717
5, 19 C-Town: Suitcase Club, Chandler Museum, 480-782-2717
7 Military Appreciation Breakfast, Chandler Community Center, 480-782-2720
7 Chandler Golf Challenge, Bear Creek Golf Complex, 480-782-2908
8 Open House, Fire Station No. 7, 480-782-2120
10, 13 City Council meeting, Council Chambers, 480-782-2180
11 Veterans Day holiday, city offices closed
12, 26 Art Tots, Chandler Museum, 480-782-2717
15 Woofstock, Tumbleweed Park, 480-782-2669
15 Pride in Chandler Fall Festival, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 480-782-2221
15 Tullamore Sister Cities Tea, Avion Center, 480-782-2221
15, 16 Menopause the Musical 2: Cruisin’ Through the Change, Center for the Arts, 480-782-2680
20 Sonoran Sunset Series, Veterans Oasis Park, 480-782-2890
21 Concerts in the Courtyard, Chandler Community Center, 480-782-2730
27 Turkey Swim, Hamilton Aquatic Center, 480-782-2630
27, 28 Thanksgiving holiday, city offices closed
28, 29, 30 Nutcracker presented by Ballet Etudes, Center for the Arts, 480-782-2680
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