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Water Use Rules in Charleston, SC (2026)

2 verified water use rules for Charleston, South Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Lawn Watering Restrictions

Charleston Water System encourages voluntary outdoor watering limits but does not impose mandatory day-of-week restrictions, relying on conservation pricing and drought stage triggers for enforcement.

Charleston Water System Conservation Rules

Few Restrictions

Leak Reporting Duty

Charleston Water System operates a 24/7 leak hotline for main breaks, hydrants, and meter issues, and offers customers leak adjustment credits when household leaks cause unusually high bills.

Report Water Main Breaks and Leaks

Few Restrictions

Looking for Charleston County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Charleston city rules.

Water Use Rules in Charleston County