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 RestrictionsLooking for Franklin County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Columbus city rules.
Water Use Rules in Franklin County →