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Water Use Rules in Indianapolis, IN (2026)

2 verified water use rules for Indianapolis, Indiana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Lawn Watering Restrictions

Indianapolis lawn watering is regulated by Citizens Energy water utility tariffs and Indiana drought response plans rather than a city ordinance, with voluntary odd-even watering schedules requested during declared drought conditions.

Lawn Watering Rules from Citizens Energy

Few Restrictions

Leak Reporting Duty

Property owners and the public must report water main breaks, fire hydrant leaks, and significant private leaks to Citizens Energy within 24 hours, with the utility responsible for repairing public infrastructure and customer leak adjustments available.

Reporting Water Leaks to Citizens Energy

Some Restrictions

Looking for Marion County county-wide rules?

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

Water Use Rules in Marion County