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Water Use Rules in Columbus, OH (2026)

1 verified water use rules for Columbus, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Lawn Watering Restrictions

Columbus does not have permanent lawn-watering bans, but the Department of Public Utilities can declare voluntary or mandatory watering restrictions during drought events affecting the Scioto and Big Walnut reservoir systems.

Columbus DPU Drought Management and Lawn Watering Guidance

Few Restrictions

Looking for Franklin County county-wide rules?

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

Water Use Rules in Franklin County