Water Use Rules in New York, NY (2026)
1 verified water use rules for New York, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Lawn Watering Restrictions
NYC has no permanent statewide watering schedule, but Admin Code section 24-308 and DEP Water Use Restriction rules (15 RCNY Chapter 21) let the Commissioner declare drought watch, warning, or emergency stages with progressively tighter outdoor watering bans.
NYC DEP drought rules restrict lawn watering during declared shortages
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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement New York city rules.
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