Water Restrictions: Babylon vs Huntington
How do water restrictions rules compare between Babylon, NY and Huntington, NY?
Babylon and Huntington have similar restriction levels.
Babylon, NY
Suffolk County
Babylon is served by the Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA), the largest groundwater-only public water supplier in the US. SCWA enforces an odd-even lawn watering schedule: odd-numbered addresses water on odd days, even on even days, with no watering 10 AM-4 PM during summer to reduce peak demand.
View full Babylon rules →Huntington, NY
Suffolk County
Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) serves Huntington and imposes odd-even lawn watering restrictions seasonally. Conservation is strongly encouraged to protect the sole-source aquifer.
View full Huntington rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Babylon | Huntington |
|---|---|---|
| Water Utility | Suffolk County Water Authority | - |
| Schedule | Odd-even days May 1-Sep 30 | Odd-even address |
| Peak Ban | No watering 10 AM-4 PM | - |
| Source | Long Island sole-source aquifer | - |
| Fine | Up to $500 | - |
| Provider | - | SCWA |
| Peak Hours | - | Avoid 10 AM-4 PM |
| Aquifer | - | Sole-source |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Babylon FAQ
When can I water my lawn in Babylon?
Odd-numbered addresses water on odd-numbered days, even addresses on even days. No watering between 10 AM and 4 PM from May 1 through September 30.
Who enforces this in Babylon?
Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.
Huntington FAQ
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
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